New state law makes “dooring” a traffic violation
Many new laws take effect today in Virginia, including laws involving drivers. One of them deals with infractions called "dooring", as WLNI's Evan Jones reports ...
Cider — a growing industry in Virginia
Chateau Morrisette hopes to unveil its line of Apple Ciders later this summer, and the winery is part of a growing trend in the Commonwealth. ...
New principal named at Hidden Valley High School
From Roanoke County Public Schools: ROANOKE - The Roanoke County School Board has named Lori Wimbush as the new principal at Hidden Valley High School, ...
Robbery suspect apprehended in Roanoke County
From Roanoke County: (June 30, 2016)— On Saturday, June 18, at approximately 4:35 p.m., Roanoke County Police responded to a report of a robbery/home invasion ...
New principal named at Northside Middle School
From Roanoke County Public Schools: ROANOKE - The Roanoke County School Board has named Dr. Paul Lineburg as the new principal at Northside Middle School, ...
The man who designed the SML dam will be part of the lake’s 50th anniversar...
Smith Mountain Lake is celebrating its 50th anniversary at full pond, and the man who designed the Smith Mountain Dam will be apart of the ...
VWCC major player with new RAMP accelerator
Virginia Western Community College agreed to take the lead - leading to a state grant for a new business accelerator slated for downtown Roanoke as ...
U.S. Attorney: Roanoke case shows sex trafficking can involve local victims
The top federal prosecutor for western Virginia says a sentencing this week in Roanoke shows that sex trafficking can involve local victims, not just those ...
All Star moment for Salem; team, city leaders await 2017 All Star game
Salem Red Sox and Salem City officials say the Carolina League decision to hold its 2017 All Star Game at Lewis Gale Field is a ...
Botetourt County firefighter remains in critical condition after high water...
From Botetourt County: Fincastle, VA — On the evening of Thursday, June 23, 2016, while participating in the rescue of a family stranded in their ...
State Police seize vehicle suspected in fatal I-581 hit-run
From Virginia State Police: SALEM, Va. – Thanks to the outpouring of calls and emails from the public and to the local media for their ...
Salem Fair returns for another 12-day run
It has become a rite of summer over the past three decades, and the Salem Fair is back for another year. WFIR's Gene Marrano reports: ...
Roanoke prepares for annual July 4th fireworks show
Big crowds are expected to attend this holiday weekend's festivities in Roanoke celebrating the Fourth of July. WFIR's Clark Palmer has the story. 06-29 Roanoke ...
Liberty students who train in advance for disaster relief head for West Vir...
Liberty University is sending a student disaster relief team tomorrow to hard-hit Greenbrier County West Virginia. The LU Send NOW program is one in which ...
“Jazz in July” is set to return to Salem
An annual music festival returns to Salem next month, providing a new experience for many in the community. WFIR's Clark Palmer has more details. 06-29 ...
Botetourt County set to join greenway commission
The Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission officially welcomes a new member as of tomorrow. More from WFIR's Gene Marrano: 6-28 Botetourt-Greenway Wrap-WEB ...
Denton: Supreme Court decision says McDonnell conviction was politically-mo...
Virginia Tech professor and WFIR Political Analyst Bob Denton says yesterday's Supreme Court decision overturning former Governor Bob McDonnell's corruption convictions should be welcomed by ...
VT prof: “Brexit” vote reflects long-stranding issues in Europe
A Virginia Tech professor sees the recent Brexit Vote as the result of long-running internal issues in Europe. WFIR's Clark Palmer has more. 06-28 Brexit ...
Lawmakers react to former governor’s conviction being overturned
Former Governor Bob McDonnell's corruption conviction was overturned yesterday by the U.S. Supreme Court. A move that drew praise from both Democrats and Republicans. WFIR's ...
Gas Buddy: July 4th pump prices are the lowest since 2005
With the 4th of July Weekend just around the corner, travelers can expect lower gas prices when they head to the pump. WFIR's Clark Palmer ...
