A happening summer in Vinton; several projects designed to bring more peopl...
Vinton town officials hope several projects now underway will bring more people -- and economic activity -- to the downtown area. One is extending sidewalks ...
Supreme Court to look at Virginia state house districts
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court will review a districting plan for the Virginia House of Delegates that challengers say gives too little power to ...
Elderly woman dies in motorcycle crash
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 ...
Virginia spends more than $186K on trade mission to Europe
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 ...
Reading program battles summer “Brain Drain”
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 ...
Franklin County accepting applications for Tourism MicroGrant program
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 ...
D-Day Memorial to read names of every American killed in Normandy invasion
The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford will remember every fallen American from that day in a way that has never been before on this 72nd ...
Goodlatte sees positive signs from Trump
6th District Republican Congressman Bob Goodlatte says he sees some encouraging signs in Donald Trump's presidential campaign as Trump prepares to become the party's nominee ...
Governor’s restoration of felons rights criticized after report
Governor McAuliffe's executive order - restoring voting and other rights to more than 200,000 felons - is facing new criticism after a recent report that it ...
Botetourt Fire-EMS Chief passes away at 57
Botetourt County's first-ever Chief of Fire and Emergency Services since September 2014 - Jeff Beckner - was found dead this morning at the age of ...
Goodlatte happy with Ryan endorsement of Trump
Congressman Bob Goodlatte tells WFIR today he is happy to see Speaker of the House Paul Ryan now supporting Donald Trump this fall. Goodlatte announced ...
New Science Museum exhibit is interactive
Just in time for summer a new three-part exhibit at the Science Museum of Western Virginia has been unveiled. More from WFIR's Gene Marrano: 6-3 ...
Registration open for Roanoke Entrepreneur Express Workshop
"Entrepreneur Express: Moving Your Business Forward" first launched in southwest Virginia nearly 10 years ago, and the program returns to our region next week. WFIR's ...
Appalachian Power adds more wind-generated power sources
Wind generation is hardly about to replace coal as a major source of electrical power in our region, but Appalachian Power plans on giving it ...
Sidewalk Art Show is also a fundraiser for the Taubman Museum
Local art buffs - even those with a passing interest - have been checking out the Sidewalk Art Show in Roanoke for more than a ...
Bedford County Sheriff’s Office seeks burglary suspects
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in an attempted burglary yesterday on Cedar Lane Court in ...
Fincastle Volunteer Rescue Squad Plans Merger with Volunteer Fire Departmen...
The Fincastle Volunteer Rescue Squad will be merging with the Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department. Officials say the Rescue Squad has faced a decline in volunteers over ...
Lebanese Festival is back with food, music and dance this weekend
Lamb kebobs, spinach-feta pies, hummus and of course, baklava - the 18th Annual Lebanese Festival is a fundraiser for St. Elias Maronite Catholic church on ...
Emergency room visits for heroin overdoses spike in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia's emergency rooms are seeing a dramatic spike this year in the number of patients seeking treatment for heroin overdoses. Data provided ...
Bedford woman charged with assaulting mother with table leg
From the Bedford County Sheriff's Office: At 11:10 p.m. Wednesday night, Bedford County 911 dispatchers received a call from 3525 Nicopolis Drive, Bedford. The caller, ...
