WFIR tours Good Sam’s new Center for Caring
Roanoke-based Good Samaritan Hospice says its new Center for Caring on Cove Road northwest that expects to provide in-patient services by late summer includes "serene ...
Roanoke City Schools closed today as authorities investigate threats
Statement from Roanoke City Public Schools: We are aware of threats toward multiple schools that have been circulating on social media since last evening. Police ...
Altercation leads to shooting incident last night
(from Roanoke PD) n February 20, 2024 at approximately 8:10 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of reports of ...
Wasena bridge demolition/rebuild gets underway in May
By May the 85-year-old Wasena Bridge demolition will get underway. At a ceremonial groundbreaking this morning Roanoke City Councilman Peter Volison says supporting Wasena neighborhood ...
Haley says she will stay in race; VT political analyst explains why
Nikki Haley is vowing to stay in the Republican contest for President past this Saturday's primary in her own state - and at least through ...
The Look of Love and Swoon tours in exhibition’s final weeks at the Taubman...
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar - With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and ...
Roanoke City Council votes to approve Evans Spring Master Plan
Members of Roanoke City Council have voted to approve adoption of the Evans Spring Master Plan despite opposition from some residents. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has ...
‘Tri-demic’ is still a concern despite Winter soon ending
Spring is less than a month away, but the flu season is far from over, WFIR's Alex Torres has more on the so-called tri-demic: ...
One person dead and ten others displaced following Roanoke fire
Roanoke Fire-EMS responded to a structure fire yesterday in the 500 block of Campbell Ave SW. First arriving crews found smoke coming from the second ...
Mark the date: St. Patrick’s Day parade and festival returns March 16
After Valentine’s Day, the countdown to St. Patrick’s Day festivities begins for many. Downtown Roanoke Inc. is already releasing details, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports ...
Roanoke College gets down to business with new majors
The latest majors at Roanoke College to focus on business and finance at the school most well-known for its liberal arts programs arrive this Fall ...
TAP offering free homebuying classes for first-time buyers
Total Action for Progress, also known as TAP, is offering a free housing seminar for first-time homebuyers, WFIR's Alex Torres has more on that: [Click ...
Commonwealth Clash: Cavaliers face Hokies tonight once again
After dropping the first of two games in this season's "Commonwealth Clash," the Virginia Tech men's basketball team will seek revenge tonight. More from WFIR's ...
CCS exec. also hoping for more affordable housing in Roanoke City
The latest allocation from the Virginia Housing Trust Fund Homeless Reduction Grant for 12 million dollars includes funds for a Roanoke-based non-profit that works with ...
Public input needed to name new career and technical school
Roanoke County Public Schools is planning a new career and technical education center. The new school needs a name and that's where you come in, ...
Fatal shooting from early Saturday morning I’d.
(update) The victim of this incident has been identified as Uhura U. Willis, 27 of Roanoke. (from Roanoke PD) On February 17, 2024 at approximately ...
Developer hits pause button on Campbell Court development
Developer Lucas Thornton has hit the pause button on a planned office building tower at the former Valley Metro Campbell Court bus station, due to ...
NPS proposes camping fee increases
The National Park Service is asking for public input on changes to its camping fee structure. As WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno reports the last time ...
Minimum wage increase could be “devastating” for Roanoke-area
Does raising the minimum wage work for Virginia? WFIR's Ian Price has more ...
Suites by TLOT! offers shelter for the homeless – motel style
They're calling it Suites by T-lot! Short-term affordable housing for those needing shelter. The grand opening at the former Apple Valley Motel on Franklin Road ...
