Salem man cited for bringing loaded gun to Roanoke-Blacksburg airport
TSA news release: ROANOKE, VA – Transportation Security Administration officers at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) prevented a Salem, Virginia, man from bringing a loaded .38 ...
Trump speaks at Liberty
He took a few potshots at rivals in both parties and laid out his campaign planks to "Make America Great Again."Donald Trump was at Liberty ...
Criminals use popular scam in our area again
Virginia State Police say criminals are once again using a popular scam to try and get money out of people in our area. WFIR's Starr ...
VMT in good shape
The Virginia Museum of Transportation looks toward continued growth in 2016. Details from WFIR's Bob Clark 1-15 Transporation Museum Wrap #1-WEB ...
March to honor MLK in Roanoke today
"Restoring the movement for justice" is the theme for today's march honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Junior. WFIR's Gene Marrano has more on an event ...
Adopt A Highway program includes 9-year-old
A nine year old's wish will help keep Virginia's highways clean. WFIR's Bob Clark with more on this story: 1-15 Adopt a Highway Wrap #1-WEB ...
Supreme Court will hear ex-Gov. McDonnell’s appeal
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The Supreme Court will hear former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell's appeal of his public corruption convictions. The justices said Friday that they ...
Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week begins
Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week kicks off today. The 10-day event gives people a chance to try new restaurants in a budget-friendly way. WFIR's Starr Anderson ...
2016 should bring new water supply to many Bedford County customers
2016 is going to be a big year for the water authority that serves Bedford County. Construction is now fully under way for a new ...
Candidate for City Council is a “Millenial”
He's much younger than the other Democratic candidates running for Roanoke City Council - and says its time for the "Millenials." WFIR's Gene Marrano has ...
Salem Red Sox name new manager among other personnel moves
BOSTON, MA - The Boston Red Sox have announced personnel moves in its 2016 field staffs for their minor league affiliates. Red Sox Director of Player ...
Judge refuses to block Virginia GOP primary loyalty pledge
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A federal judge has rejected a bid by Donald Trump supporters to block the use of a party affiliation statement in ...
Passenger rail station sites identified in NRV
After passenger rail service makes its way to Roanoke from Lynchburg next year, the New River Valley could be the next stop. Now a passenger ...
Roanoke Regional Chamber’s 2016 Legislative Agenda
The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce will have a voice in Richmond during the 2016 legislative session. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details: 01-14 Chamber ...
Roanoke area Powerball winning tickets: $1 million and $50,000
From the Virginia Lottery: Although the jackpot-winning tickets in the historic January 13 Powerball drawing were not bought in Virginia, the Commonwealth benefitted from the ...
Tom Gates reflects on first year with Roanoke County
Just over a year ago Tom Gates came to Roanoke County as its Administrator -succeeding Clay Goodman. Now he is looking forward as WFIR's Gene ...
Hunters for the Hungry hopes for improved year in providing venison to food...
Virginia's deer hunting season is over in most parts of the state, and Hunters for the Hungry hopes this year will be better than last ...
Man sentenced to at least 50 years for killing former-father-in-law
From Franklin County Sheriff's Office: Franklin County, VA - On January 13, 2016 Daniel Percy Arnot entered a plea agreement in Franklin County Circuit Court ...
Judge to rule Thursday on bid to block GOP ‘loyalty oath’
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A judge says she will rule Thursday on a bid by Donald Trump supporters to immediately block the use of a ...
Bedford Co. residents urged to sign up for emergency alerts
From the Bedford County Sheriff's office: Bedford County citizens can now sign up to receive Emergency Alerts from the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office and Bedford ...
