Jefferson Center fund-raising campaign passes half-way point of $4 million ...
The "Performance Beyond" campaign for Roanoke's Jefferson Center is more than halfway to its $4 million dollar goal. Over $2.5 million has been raised toward ...
Court overturns Virginia school’s transgender bathroom rule
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A federal appeals court has overturned a policy barring a transgender student from using the boys' restrooms at his Virginia high ...
Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office holds firearm safety courses
The Roanoke County Sheriff's Office is hosting its first round of firearm safety courses. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details: 04-19 Firearm Classes Wrap WEB ...
As SOL testing nears, state expands use of “computer adaptive testing”...
SOL testing for Reading, Mathematics and Science, begins later this month, and this year, the Virginia Department of Education has expanded its use of computer ...
Derby Day Gala is a popular fundraiser
The Kentucky Derby is run on the first Saturday in May and a popular local fundraising event takes place at the same time. WFIR's Gene ...
Roanoke City Council to consider formal agreements with Deschutes
The Deschutes Brewery project is on tonight's Roanoke City Council Agenda. Council members will hear public comment on the sale of city property to the ...
Police: motorcyclist hits deer, is struck by hit-run truck, dies at scene
From Virginia State Police: Franklin Co, Va. – Trooper S. M. Chaffin is investigating a pedestrian that was struck on Route 220, just south of ...
Bomb threats disrupt two Roanoke County high schools; latest is William Byr...
UPDATED 12:40 pm - Bomb threats have now disrupted classes today at two Roanoke County high schools. The latest is William Byrd. In both cases, ...
Recent CNU poll focuses on hypothetical Clinton, Trump matchup
The latest poll from Christopher Newport University focuses on how solidly Virginia's Democratic and Republican voters would support Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump if they ...
Roanoke County native on a mission in Afghanistan
An organization that has been working in Afghanistan since 2002 to provide educational opportunities and other assistance to poor rural families is led in part ...
Farmers concerned after April freeze hurts fruit crops
RONAOKE, Va. (AP) - Virginia farmers are concerned after chilly weather earlier this month damaged much of their fruit crops. Jimmy Bryant owns Bryant Orchards in ...
Religious coalition urges rejection of execution bill
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A coalition of several hundred religious leaders is urging Virginia lawmakers to reject a proposal to conceal the identities of pharmacies ...
Police investigating fatal crash Bedford County
From Virginia State Police: BEDFORD, Va. – Virginia State Police Senior Trooper J. E. Edgell is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred at 2:24 ...
Runners prepare for Blue Ridge Marathon
Runners are streaming into Roanoke today for "America's Toughest Road Marathon" tomorrow - more from WFIR's Gene Marrano: 4-15 BRM preview Wrap#2-WEB ...
Friends of the Library hosts its Spring Book Sale
The Roanoke County Public Library will benefit from a nearly week long book sale that kicks off tomorrow. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details: 04-15 ...
UPDATE: Lockdown lifted at Northside High School
UPDATED 1:05 pm: From Roanoke County Public Schools: The lockdown at Northside High School has been lifted. Additional security measures will remain in place. We ...
How a Roanoke ophthalmologist has held off effects of Parkinson’s
We told you earlier this week about the Roanoke ophthalmologist who must retire early because of Parkinson's disease. Now we have learned that Dr. Carey ...
Evergreen Burial Park history detailed in new book
Evergreen Burial Park in Roanoke is 100 years old this year and now its president has written a book to recognize that milestone as WFIR's ...
Roundtable to stress importance of cancer screenings
The Cancer Action Coalition of Virginia will host a Colorectal Cancer Roundtable April 18th from 9 to 3:15 p.m. at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The ...
Roanoke City Police look for suspect after older woman is assaulted at home
Roanoke City Police are looking for a suspect after an older woman was punched in the face and robbed in her home. Officials say the ...
