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From the Bedford County Sheriff's Office: On 5-17-2016 around 0100hrs an unknown subject operating an extended cab light colored GM pick-up (older model) and pulling ...

Primary season is essentially over, and both political parties have established their presumptive presidential candidates -- but the question remains whether or not either party ...

Since opening several months ago the Choices Recovery Center on Church Avenue has provided support for those dealing with substance abuse. Now the center wants ...

Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake is underway, and there's still time to sign up for the community-wide cleanup effort. More details from WFIR's Starr ...

UPDATE: Officials say Calvin Willard was found alive this morning. EARLIER: Here's the press release from the Bedford County Sheriff's Office: Bedford County 911 dispatchers ...

Retirement for William Byrd High School principal Richard Turner just means a new set of opportunities on the horizon as WFIR's Gene Marrano reports: 6-8 ...

Close to one thousand students in five Roanoke County high schools will receive their diplomas today, and any friends or family members unable to be ...

Vinton Town Council appointed Barry Thompson as the new Town Manager last night. Thompson has been serving as Interim Town Manager since January. Prior to that ...

From The Bedford County Sheriff's Office: The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a scam in which the suspect offered to purchase the victim’s advertised ...

News release: Botetourt County Fire & EMS and Roanoke Fire-EMS have important information regarding Chief Jeff Beckner’s Arrangements. They are as follows: Visitation will be ...

From Roanoke County Police: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 –At 9:30 p.m. Monday, Roanoke County Police were conducting a routine security check at Vinyard Park and ...

The Roanoke Valley SPCA is celebrating one hundred years as an animal shelter with - what else? - a "Centennial Ball" this Saturday. More from ...

June is Great Outdoors Month, and to celebrate the Virginia Tourism Corporation launched the Virginia is for Outdoor Lovers campaign. WFIR's Starr Anderson has the ...

Every school year veteran teachers and staff members retire, often after long careers. At Roanoke Catholic Jane Cooper says goodbye after wearing some assorted hats ...

Vinton town officials hope several projects now underway will bring more people -- and economic activity -- to the downtown area. One is extending sidewalks ...

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court will review a districting plan for the Virginia House of Delegates that challengers say gives too little power to ...

Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash on Interstate 81 north at mile marker 138 in Roanoke County. Officials say a 2008 Honda VT750 was ...

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A trade mission to Europe involving Gov. Terry McAuliffe cost the state of Virginia more than $186,000. Citing state records, The Daily ...

Parents worried about their children's "brain drain" with school out for several months may want to check out a summer reading program that kicks off ...

Now through July 8th, the Franklin County Division of Tourism & Film is accepting applications from community groups, non-profits and event planners who want to ...