Winter Storm Updates from WFIR/WLNI News
Here is the latest on the winter storm. Check back for updates (4:10 PM) Blacksburg Transit will operate on Sunday, Jan. 24 in Blacksburg. As ...
Roanoke County alert system keeps residents in the loop
Roanoke City has its "My Roanoke" alert system to keep residents informed during major weather events. Roanoke County has one as well - WFIR's Gene ...
Safety tips from Roanoke Fire-EMS
Now that snow is on the ground Roanoke Fire-EMS wants to make sure you're staying safe. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details: 01-22 Snow Safety ...
Apco: potential exists for some customers to be without power several days
Appalachian Power expects the coming snowstorm to produce numerous outages, and the potential exists for many customers to be without power for several days. The ...
Localities prep for winter weather emergencies
Each locality offers its own set of challenges but both Roanoke County and Roanoke City have plans in place for the predicted heavy snowfall this ...
Herring opposes delay of new congressional map
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Democratic Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring is asking the U.S. Supreme Court not to put a new congressional map for the ...
UVA student detained in North Korea
The latest on the detention of an American student in North Korea (all times local): 6:40 p.m. State-run North Korean television has broadcast a statement ...
Goodlatte volunteers; praises Rescue Mission’s work
Yes - that was Congressman Bob Goodlatte behind the lunch counter at the Roanoke Rescue Mission today - helping serve hot meals to the homeless ...
State of the Zoo is good says director
Board members and other supporters got an update on the state of Mill Mountain Zoo last night. WFIR's Gene Marrano was there as well: 1-21 ...
Filing recommendations from VA Department of Taxation
The individual income tax filing season is open and the Virginia Department of Taxation has some recommendations for taxpayers. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details: ...
Governor declares state of emergency
RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency at 8 a.m. today, an action that authorizes state agencies to assist local governments in ...
Roanoke City will keep residents in the loop during snowstorm
Roanoke City residents and business owners have several ways to find out what's going on during snowstorms or other major weather events as WFIR's Gene ...
A busy day ahead for hardware stores — and almost all the extra demand is f...
This is sure to be an exceptionally busy day for hardware stores and home centers, even though customers are mostly coming for just a few ...
Police ask for help identifying robbery suspect in Bedford County
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in identifying a subject in reference to a theft of tools and equipment from a storage shed ...
Another Democrat to run for Roanoke City Council
The latest Democrat to throw his hat in the ring for Roanoke City Council is Wilton Kennedy. Kennedy teaches at Jefferson College of Health Sciences ...
City seeks patience on snow plowing this weekend
Roanoke City asks for patience - and understanding - when it comes to snow plowing priorities this weekend. More from WFIR's Gene Marrano: 1-20 City-plowing ...
Ready Roanoke Valley about preparedness
A new joint effort called "Ready Roanoke Valley" kicked off this morning -localities getting together to discuss emergency preparedness - and what citizens can do ...
Workshops scheduled for Roanoke Valley Transit Vision Plan
The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission is holding more public open house workshops on the future of public transportation. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details. 01-20 ...
Winter Storm Watch issued: eight to 24 inches predicted
FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BLACKSBURG HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH ...
New approach for Blue Ridge Literacy
Blue Ridge Literacy is taking a new, more targeted approach to the adult literacy classes it offers. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 1-20 BRL enrollment ...
