US court rejects Libertarian Party ballot order challenge
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A federal appeals court has rejected an appeal by the Libertarian Party of Virginia challenging the state's policy of listing major party ...
Top Democrats line up behind Northam’s candidacy
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam now has the official backing of the Democratic Party's top state officials for his 2017 gubernatorial bid ...
Roanoke celebrates World Refugee Day
This evening Commonwealth Catholic Charities in Roanoke is joining organizations from all over the world in celebrating World Refugee Day. WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno has ...
Latest Six-Year Improvement Program includes projects scored using SMART SC...
From highway construction to rail and public transportation, the Six-Year Improvement Program provides funding to more than 3,200 transportation projects to improve the state's infrastructure ...
4 injured after shots fired at lounge in Roanoke
From Roanoke Police Department: ROANOKE, Va.-Roanoke Police were on foot patrol in the area of Ms. Choc’s Lounge, 2328 Melrose Avenue N.W. when they heard multiple shots ...
New Education and Outreach coordinator at Jeff Center
The new Education and Outreach Coordinator at Jefferson Center is a familiar face to many who support live music in the Roanoke area. More from ...
Cregger Center is close to completion
The new Cregger Center on the campus of Roanoke College will be open soon. More on this story from WFIR's Bob Clark. 6-17 Cregger Center ...
WRABA holds sock hop
The Star City Sock Hop will take you back to the good old days next week! Details from WFIR's Bob Clark 6-17 Sock Hop Wrap ...
Roanoke Pinball Museum celebrates one-year anniversary with Bumper Bash 201...
The Roanoke Pinball Museum at Center in the Square is celebrating its one-year anniversary. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details on how you can help ...
Thunderstorm knocks out power to more than 160K in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A severe thunderstorm with heavy rains downed trees and knocked out power to more than 160,000 customers in Virginia. The damage ...
Lieutenant Governor Northam to visit Roanoke
Here's the press release from the Lieutenant Governor's office: ROANOKE – Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam will visit Roanoke on Sunday, June 19. During the trip ...
Greenfield dig uncovers historic treasures
Friends of Greenfield Preston Plantation is still raising money for an archaeological dig at the Greenfield Center that ended last Sunday - one that uncovered ...
Juneteenth celebration tomorrow
The Booker T Washington National Monument in Franklin County is celebrating Juneteeth. WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno has more on the educator's life and tomorrow's celebration ...
Virginia secretary of commerce leaving for new job
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - One of Gov. Terry McAuliffe's top aides is leaving for a new job. McAuliffe's office announced Thursday that Virginia Secretary of Commerce ...
Regional Chamber looking for nominees
The regional chamber is looking to honor local businesses. More from WFIR's Victoria Ferris: 06-16 joyce small biz wrap-WEB ...
Big Lick Burger Fest is back
If you're looking for a way to celebrate Father's Day this weekend, the family-friendly Big Lick Burger Fest is back. More details from WFIR's Starr ...
Rights restoration may include sex offenders still locked up
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe's order to restore voting rights to ex-felons may have included more than 100 sex offenders who've completed ...
Provocative play debuts in Roanoke tonight
Playwright and sometimes-actor Sam Shepard wrote it in the aftermath of the 9-11 attacks and now his provocative one-act work makes its Roanoke debut tonight ...
HUD funds put to good use in Roanoke City
A neighborhood project six years in the making is nearing completion using Federal funds in the West End area. As WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno reports ...
Environmental groups to protest McAuliffe’s energy policies
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Several environmental groups are calling on Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe to do a better job protecting the environment and promote renewable ...
