Roanoke City’s E911 Center looks for feedback
If you've been in contact with Roanoke's E911 Center the agency would like to hear from you this week. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details: ...
Roanoke Valley home sales are off to strongest start since 2007-2008
2016 appears ready to be the best year for home sales in the Roanoke Valley since the Great Recession. The Roanoke Valley Association of Realtors ...
Housing for ex-felons debuts today in Roanoke
The "New Chapter Housing Initiative" that offers living quarters for ex-felons returning to mainstream society debuts in Roanoke this morning as WFIR's Gene Marrano reports: ...
UPDATE: Police find missing 3-year-old Henry County boy safe
UPDATE: 3-year-old Mason Ryan was found safe in a wooded area about 3 miles from his home. Police were able to find him by following the sounds ...
Residents encouraged to send thank-you notes to teachers
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia officials want residents to show their gratitude for the teachers in their communities.The state has launched a "Thank a Teacher" ...
Montgomery County official pleads guilty to embezzlement
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (AP) - A former Montgomery County Social Services official has pleaded guilty to embezzlement charges. The Roanoke Times reports that 43-year-old Pamela Elaine Basham ...
Walk for Life benefits Blue Ridge Women’s Center
An organization that provides free services for women will stage a "Walk for Life" this weekend - more from WFIR's Gene Marrano: 4-25 Walk for ...
Lineup announced for 2016 Budweiser Summer Series
Downtown Roanoke Inc. has announced the diverse lineup for the 2016 Budweiser Summer Series. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details on the three music-filled nights ...
McAuliffe says GOP should try to earn ex-felons’ vote
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Gov. Terry McAuliffe says Republicans who claim he was motivated by politics in restoring voting rights for more than 200,000 convicted ...
Dogwood Festival returns to Vinton this week
The Tradition continues this week as the annual Dogwood Festival gets underway in Vinton. WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno reports on the festivities which begin Wednesday ...
Mill Mountain Theatre looking for feedback
Patrons of lively arts can give their input on the 2017 lineup at Mill Mountain Theatre in downtown Roanoke. WFIR's Gene Marrano has more: 4-25 ...
Governor restores voting rights for more than 200,000 felons with executive...
Governor Terry McAuliffe restored the voting rights of more than 200,000 felons with an executive order on Friday in a move many Republicans are calling ...
School board seeks review of transgender bathroom ruling
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A Virginia school board will ask the full 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to review the court's ruling that a ...
WFIR News wins top Virginia AP honor for “Best Newscast”
WFIR News has received a top award among Virginia radio stations for 2015 "Best Newscast". Competing with cities that include Norfolk and Richmond, "The Roanoke ...
Another student charged in Roanoke County school threats
From Roanoke County Police: Friday, April 22, 2016 – Roanoke County Police have charged a student at Northside High School with making a threat at ...
Ronald McDonald House wants your tab tops
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia wants your Tab Tops. WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno has more on Tab Top Ten 04-22 Ronald McDonald wrap2-WEB ...
Tomorrow is Community Renovation Day
Renovation Alliance is holding its 17th annual Community Renovation Day tomorrow, it's part of a month long initiative designed to engage community members in an ...
“Keystone Killer” speaks about Mountain Valley Pipeline project locally...
The president of the Nebraska-based "Bold Alliance" that helped stop the Keystone X-L Pipeline Project will speak today - telling local residents that projects like ...
What’s new at the hardware store: how about baby chicks?
Power saws, hammers, paint -- and baby chicks. A Roanoke-based hardware chain is meeting a growing demand for a product that provides fresh eggs at ...
McAuliffe to announce new milestone in restoring rights
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe's office says the governor plans to make a major announcement on his efforts at restoring certain civil ...
