VDOT celebrates National Work Zone Awareness Week
"Don't Be That Driver! Work on Safety. Get Home Safely. Every Day." That's what the Virginia Department of Transportation wants you to keep in mind ...
Canadian Pacific ends bid to buy Norfolk Southern
NEW YORK (AP) _ Canadian Pacific said it is ending its nearly $30 billion takeover bid for rival railroad Norfolk Southern. Norfolk Southern had rejected Canadian ...
Fire destroys Lexington B&B, 40 people escape thanks to young boy
About 40 guests escaped a fire at a Bed and Breakfast near Lexington. Officials say the large fire started at the Good Place Farms Bed ...
Denton: this late into the primary season, the GOP outcome remains unsually...
It's another week of campaigning -- but no primaries -- for the remaining presidential candidates. And our political analyst says even well into this primary ...
AWARE Foundation is Alexis Murphy’s legacy says Aunt
Promoting safety awareness and helping to locate and advocate for the missing -WFIR's Gene Marrano with more on the new AWARE Foundation: 4-11 Trina Murphy-AWARE ...
Cruz gets 2 GOP delegates to Trump’s 1 in 9th District
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (AP) _ Despite his big March 1 primary win in Virginia's 9th District, Donald Trump picked up one delegate to Ted Cruz's two ...
UPDATE: Investigators determine the cause of Hickory Drive fire
UPDATE: Fire Investigators have determined that Saturday’s fire was caused by improperly discarded smoking material. Just one room and its contents were damaged. Damage estimates are ...
UPDATE: Clearbrook fire victim identified, fire cause not yet known
UPDATED Friday 4:05 pm: From Roanoke County Fire and Rescue: The Office of the Medical Examiner has identified a man whose body was recovered from ...
Roanoke woman charged with holding up Salem IHOP at gunpoint
From Salem Police: This morning, at approximately 3:45 a.m., officers from the Salem Police Department responded to IHOP Restaurant located in the 200 block of ...
Exonerated man released from Virginia prison after 33 years
BURKEVILLE, Va. (AP) _ A man has been released from a Virginia prison after serving more than three decades for crimes authorities now say he ...
Battle of the Bands winners get FloydFest gigs
Its a good old-fashioned battle-of-the-bands over the next two months in downtown Roanoke - and the winners get gigs at FloydFest as WFIR's Gene Marrano ...
Local Feeding America benefits from national campaign
Feeding America Southwest Virginia will benefit from Walmart's nationwide campaign which aims to make a difference for those struggling with hunger. WFIR's Starr Anderson has ...
Lane closures, detours all weekend at Williamson & Orange as crews replace ...
One of Roanoke's busiest intersections will see significant disruptions all weekend as crews replace an old water main. The goal is reduce future traffic disruptions ...
McAuliffe vetoes concealed guns for abuse victims bill
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe has vetoed legislation to allow people who are protected by a protective order to carry a hidden ...
Virginia high court orders release of wrongly convicted man
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia's highest court says a man convicted of rape and murder more than three decades ago is innocent and should be ...
Daleville Greenway will take shape next year
Construction on the Daleville Greenway will begin in the fall of 2017 bringing a new biking and walking trail to the area. WFIR Intern reporter ...
Clean Valley Council holds 38th annual Clean Valley Day
Clean Valley Council is holding its annual spring cleanup this weekend. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details on how you can help. 04-07 Clean Valley ...
City rolls out new help for small businesses
The track record for small businesses getting to the five-year mark isn't all that good - and the City of Roanoke wants to change that ...
Dental Day: care for children in low-income households
Pediatric dentists from Virginia Commonwealth University will provide dental services today to hundreds of Roanoke-area children. It's part of an ongoing local program that also ...
Virginia lawmakers banish pricey gifts, but not fundraisers
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The old days of Virginia's elected officials accepting gifts like designer clothes, exclusive tickets to sporting events and lavish vacations are ...
