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Lots of hoops for a good cause tomorrow at the second all-day high school basketball extravaganza sponsored by a Roanoke City Council member. WFIR's Gene ...

The record Powerball jackpot just got bigger, climbing to $800 million. Here in Virginia, state lottery officials say they expect close to seven million Powerball ...

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia's liquor agency says Gov. Terry McAuliffe has accepted all recommendations made by a task force after a college student's bloody ...

If you've ever wanted to travel to Cuba or see Italy's Amalfi Coast you can do so with the Roanoke Regional Chamber Commerce during its ...

News release: The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office along with Bedford Town Police Department and surrounding jurisdictions have been receiving reports of counterfeit currency being passed ...

A Regional Lifestyle Health Fair in Franklin County tomorrow will provide answers for those who haven't signed up for health insurance coverage yet - with ...

2016 is going to be big year for Salem Montessori School -- and the smallest children it serves.  Construction is getting into full swing this ...

ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ A Roanoke man who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting a toddler has been sentenced to life in prison. 26-year-old Warner Lovings Hunter ...

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Some Virginia gun owners are rushing to get permits from Utah amid fears that their concealed-handgun permits could soon be invalid ...

From Roanoke County: The Roanoke County School Board has elected Mike Wray as the 2016 board chairman.  Wray, who represents the Cave Spring District, was elected ...

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A federal court has picked a new congressional map for Virginia that could be in place for this year's election. The ...

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A federal appeals court has upheld the convictions and nearly eight-year prison sentence of a Roanoke man who threatened to have ...

Freeda Cathcart announced today her candidacy for Roanoke City Council - focusing on providing job opportunities for younger generations and improving public schools.  Cathcart wants ...

Delegate Sam Rasoul will introduce a bill when the General Assembly session opens that may encourage medical professionals to stay underserved communities. More from WFIR's ...

The Greater Roanoke Home & Garden Show is returning for its 7th year. Featuring 140 exhibitors, free seminars, food tastings, cooking demonstrations and more. Also ...

The first puck won’t drop until October but the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are already on track to sell 611 season tickets by Jan. 16, ...

From Virginia State Police: Rocky Mount, Va. – Virginia State Police Trooper J. D. Eames is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on January ...

You now have a way to provide law enforcement emergency contact names and numbers in case you are in an accident and unable to communicate ...

The Harvester Performance Center in Rocky Mount has drawn rave reviews for the acoustics and its lineup of performers. Now the 2016 season is taking ...

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Appalachian Power Company customers in Virginia are getting a break on their monthly bills. The State Corporation Commission said Wednesday that it ...