Newport News State Senator John Miller dies
Gov. Terry McAuliffe's office said it was notified Monday of Miller's death by Miller's family. McAuliffe issued a statement praising the 68-year-old Miller as ``moderate ...
TAP announces second “Hopefest” July 2
What do you do when some federal funding for worthy social programs dries up? Throw a party - in this case TAP will stage its ...
Jeffrey defends Sanctuary City concept
Write in candidate for Roanoke City Mayor Martin Jeffrey held a joint press conference today with Roanoke Coalition Latina and the Southwest Virginia Dreamers. It ...
Celebrate National Walking Day
Wednesday is the American Heart Association's 10th annual National Walking Day. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details on how you can participate in the celebration ...
Advance Auto Parts names CEO
Here's the press release from Advance Auto Parts: ROANOKE, Va. – April 4, 2016 – Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket ...
Roanoke City council candidates did not understand “Sanctuary City” questio...
Several city council candidates say they did not fully understand a question regarding whether Roanoke should become a "sanctuary city" for undocumented immigrants.. following criticism ...
Report: Virginia industries release fewer toxic chemicals into environment
State environmental officials say Virginia industries are treating and recycling more toxic chemicals then ever before -- instead of releasing them into the air, water ...
City wants input on wireless policies
Roanoke City is asking residents to weigh in on possible changes to its "Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Policy" - as the industry changes. More from WFIR's ...
Researcher who exposed Flint water crisis at VMI symposium
LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Tech professor who led a team of researchers that exposed the Flint, Michigan, water crisis is among the featured ...
Funeral services set for slain Virginia state trooper
Virginia State Police have announced funeral services for the trooper who was killed by a gunman at the Greyhound bus station in Richmond. Trooper Chad P ...
Structure fire at West Main St. Salem Big Lots store
From Salem Fire & EMS: The Salem Fire & EMS Department responded to a fire at the Big Lots retail store located at 1227 West ...
Clean Power Plan rally in Roanoke tomorrow
All around the Commonwealth tomorrow people backing a "Clean Power Plan" will rally - sending a message to Governor McAuliffe as WFIR's Gene Marrano reports: ...
Parkway needs cleanup before marathon in two weeks
The Roanoke Valley is looking to put its best foot forward during the Blue Ridge Marathon in two weeks. That includes picking up litter beforehand ...
VDOT holds public meeting on scored projects
The Virginia Department of Transportation is asking for input on a number of proposed transportation projects. WFIR's Starr Anderson has the details about an upcoming ...
One person dead after Roanoke house fire
Here's the press release from Roanoke Fire-EMS: On April 1, 2016, Roanoke Fire-EMS responded to a fire in the 1500 block of Sherwood Ave. The ...
UPDATE: Standoff in Vinton ends
UPDATE FROM THE VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT: On March 31, 2016, at 5:08 PM the Vinton Police Department was notified that a wanted person was located ...
Former Virginia lacrosse player appeals slaying conviction
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ A judge is weighing arguments that a former University of Virginia lacrosse player convicted in the slaying of his former girlfriend ...
State trooper shot in Richmond bus station has died, suspect is dead
RICHMOND, VA (AP) -- Virginia State Police say a trooper has died after a shooting at a Greyhound bus station in Richmond. Virginia State Police ...
Festival in the Park lineup announced
The lineup for Festival in the Park May 27th through the 29th has been announced. It includes CMA-Award winners "Little Texas", the Beatles tribute band ...
Local wine and beer business expands
After 5-plus years, Mr. Bill's Wine Cellar on Brambleton Avenue celebrated a 500 square foot expansion with Roanoke Vice-Mayor David Trinkle and other city officials ...
