Habeeb speaks at Roanoke College
Roanoke College hosted Republican Delegate Greg Habeeb last night as he spoke about the progress during this years General Assembly session. WFIR Intern Reporter Clark ...
Two Roanoke County middle schools earn nationwide honor
One day after William Byrd HIGH SCHOOL biology teacher Barbara McGrath was honored as Roanoke County's top public school educator the middle school that "feeds" ...
Virginia Cooperative offers water testing clinic
The Virginia Cooperative Extension office in Roanoke County is accepting registrations for its next well water testing clinic. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details: 04-14 ...
Find out how those single-stream recyclables get sorted
Ever wonder how Roanoke City's new "single stream" recycling program works - without having to sort all those different materials? A tour open to citizens ...
Thanks to DC-only holiday Friday, you have another weekend to prepare your ...
You have an extra weekend to file your federal taxes, thanks to a holiday observed tomorrow in only one place. It's Emancipation Day, and because ...
Prosecutor says no charges against slain WDBJ7 reporter’s father
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (AP) _ A special prosecutor says he will not seek criminal charges in a dispute between a state senator and the father ...
Lea Youth League adds second location this summer
The Lea Outdoor Youth Basketball League is adding a second location in June. It debuted last summer at Melrose Park as a way to give ...
The Gauntlet contestants make their pitches
A two-day stretch of making pitches and receiving feedback on their small businesses ended last night. Now The Gauntlet competition moves on to the awards ...
Take advantage of Secure Your ID Day
BBBs across the US are holding an event to help consumers and businesses protect themselves from identity theft. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details on ...
Roanoke County keeps current tax rates, despite one supervisors call for cu...
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors voted to not raise the real estate tax and personal property tax rates yesterday, but Hollins Supervisor Al Bedrosian says ...
Kaine: president needs to propose IS battle plan, Senate needs to debate an...
Senator Tim Kaine is continuing his campaign for a Senate debate and vote on authorizing military action against the Islamic State. Kaine says without a ...
Local drive to help Syrian refugees in Jordanian camps
Many Syrian refugees caught in the crossfire of civil war are living in Jordanian camps - and they will receive some help from those in ...
New law will require disclosure of board appointees’ records
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Gov. Terry McAuliffe has signed a bill that will require governors to release the applications and resumes of people appointed to ...
Goodyear closes Danville plant temporarily, after 3rd death in 8 months
Goodyear is closing its Danville plant temporarily after an employee died Tuesday. Goodyear identified the dead employee as Greg Cooper, who had worked for the ...
Another arrest in Salem IHOP robbery
Salem police have made another arrest related to the armed robbery at an IHOP restaurant last Friday night. Roshand Williams (pictured left) has now been ...
Project Faith about to hit a milestone for Faith Christian
Faith Christian School in Southwest Roanoke County started out by renting rooms in the basement at Virginia Heights Baptist Church and for its latest "Project ...
Area businesses set to attend continuity planning seminar
A seminar at Sheraton Roanoke tomorrow focuses on making sure businesses are prepared in the event of an emergency or disaster. WFIR's Starr Anderson has ...
Anheuser-Busch to purchase Devils Backbone Brewing
Anheuser-Busch is purchasing Devils Backbone Brewing Company, the fast-growing craft brewer based in Nelson County. Devils Backbone is best known for its Vienna Lager, and ...
Roanoke eye doctor tells patients Parkinson’s Disease forces him to retire ...
A debilitating disease is forcing a long-time Roanoke ophthalmologist to retire early. The word comes through a letter to patients and an on-line message. Dr ...
What’s with gas prices? They fell a bit last week, a time they usually clim...
At a time when gas prices are supposed to climb, national prices took a 2-cent per gallon dip last week. As WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno ...
