Bowers will not run for Congress, will resume full-time law practice
From Roanoke Mayor David Bowers: I have decided not to seek the Democratic nomination for the 9th District Congressional seat. I will not be a ...
Public meeting about Northside issues tonight
Parents and others with concerns about recent events at Northside High School will meet in the auditorium tonight with Roanoke County School Board member Thomas ...
Virginia eagles: from near-disappearance to likely saturation point
Virginia's eagle population has rebounded so much in recent decades that it may be reaching the saturation point. As WLNI's Evan Jones reports, researchers are ...
Trial to begin on lawsuit challenging Virginia voter ID law
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Lawyers for the Democratic Party of Virginia are headed to federal court to argue that the state's voter ID law is ...
Kasich to campaign in Virginia, stops in Charlottesville, ahead of March 1 ...
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) _ Republican presidential candidate John Kasich is planning a swing through Virginia ahead of the state's March 1 primary. Kasich will hold a ...
Two men being held without bond after Martinsville shooting
On Saturday a little after 10:40 am, the Martinsville/Henry County Emergency 911 Center received a call from an individual who stated he was shot in the leg. ...
Retired Lexington superintendent named interim Northside principal for rest...
A former Lexington Superintendent of Schools has been named interim principal at Northside High School for the rest of the school year. Dr. Dan Lyons ...
15-year-old sought for police pursuit is now in custody
From Virginia State Police: A 15-year-old driver who led Virginia State Police on a pursuit in Franklin County last week is now in police custody ...
Vinton man charged after toddler found with multiple fractures, internal in...
From Vinton Police: On 2/11/16 Vinton Police and EMS responded to an address on Fairmont Drive in the Town of Vinton for an 11 month ...
Roanoke post office celebrates Black History Month
February is Black History Month and Roanoke's main post office branch marked the occasion yesterday. More from WFIR's Gene Marrano: 2-19 Black History Wrap#1-WEB ...
AG’s office hosting legal clinics for low-income veterans
Attorney General Mark Herring hopes to help more than 100 veterans across the Commonwealth with an upcoming series of specialized clinics. WFIR's Starr Anderson has ...
Saturday SC primary sets stage for Virginia’s nine days later
Tomorrow's South Carolina primary is likely to determine how much campaign money flows into the next round of primaries -- including Virginia's -- a week ...
CASA needs more volunteers
Children's Trust will be hold a spring training session for volunteers looking to become a court advocate for victims of abuse. WFIR Intern Reporter Clark ...
Search warrants sealed in case of slain 13-year-old Nicole Lovell
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) _ Search warrants in the death of a 13-year-old girl who police say was slain by a Virginia Tech student have been ...
Lawmakers consider keeping police officer names secret
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia lawmakers are considering whether to keep the names of police officers secret from the news media and public. The bill moving ...
Virginia taxpayers pick up bill for guests in Redskins suite
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia taxpayers are having to pick up a $2,435 food and drink tab for a luxury box at last month's Washington ...
County school board member comments on today’s Northside incident
Roanoke County school board member Thomas McCracken already had a community meeting scheduled for next Monday night to discuss the sudden departure of Northside High ...
Liberty president defends Trump after Pope is critical
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell, Junior came to the quick defense of presidential candidate Donald Trump after Pope Francis said anyone who wants to build ...
Southeast activist Howard to run for City Council
He's still collecting the 125 valid signatures needed but Southeast Roanoke City neighborhood activist Duane Howard says he intends to run as an independent candidate ...
New Works Festival returns this weekend
The third annual Hollins Winter Festival of New Works starts this weekend at the Mill Mountain Theater Waldron Stage. WFIR Intern reporter Clark Palmer with ...
