Looking for a furry friend to spend Christmas morning with?
After realizing not everyone has a place to go on Christmas morning, Angels of Assisi started its Christmas with the Angels. WFIR's Starr Anderson has ...
Local musicians team up for kid-oriented rock album
Call it "family-friendly rock" - described by some as part They Might Be Giants, with a dose of The Ramones. WFIR's Gene Marrano has more ...
Salem Yokohama plant marks two major milestones
The Yokohama Tire plant in Salem passed two major milestones as 2015 neared an end. It's the 25th anniversary there, and Yokohama says it recently ...
Police: illegal immigrant charged with Roanoke murder of half brother
From Roanoke City Police: On December 23, 2015 at 12:17 a.m. Roanoke Police responded to the 1900 block of Eastern Avenue NE to investigate a ...
Beware of Shaken Baby Syndrome
Carilion Clinic wants people to be aware of "Shaken Baby Syndrome" - especially with the extra stress brought on by the holidays. More from WFIR's ...
Annual Christmas Eve Fun Run/Walk open to all
The 6th annual Christmas Eve Fun Run/Walk along the Roanoke River Greenway begins tomorrow at noon. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details: 12-23 Fun Run ...
Norfolk Southern rejects Canadian Pacific’s latest buyout bid
(AP) — Norfolk Southern still isn't interested in Canadian Pacific's sweetened offer of roughly $31 billion to buy the railroad. Norfolk Southern's board unanimously rejected ...
Congressman Hurt confirms he will not seek reelection
Republican Congressman Robert Hurt announced today he will not seek re-election to a fourth term in the 5th District. Hurt says he never envisioned making ...
Staying healthy over the holiday season – advice from a fitness pro
The Christmas and New Year's Holiday season is here of course. That means family gatherings and office parties - and most likely weight gain for ...
Hospital association: state limits on health care facilities keep costs dow...
The association that represents Virginia hospitals and healthcare providers says the current state limits on the number of health care facilities are keeping costs down ...
Inmate death under investigation at Roanoke City Jail
From Roanoke City Police: The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office and the Roanoke City Police Department are investigating the death of an inmate. On Tuesday, December ...
One person dies in a single-vehicle Botetourt County crash
From Virginia State Police: Virginia State Police Sr. Trooper D.E. Rigby is investigating a fatal crash in Botetourt County. At 7:47 a.m., Tuesday (Dec. 22), ...
McAuliffe denies bid to send Jens Soering to Germany
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe has rejected an effort to allow a German diplomat's son and convicted murderer to return to his ...
McAuliffe-appointed ethics panel releases recommendations
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A state ethics panel created by Gov. Terry McAuliffe has issued its final recommendations. The Commission on Integrity and Public Confidence ...
Safe driving tips from VA Trucking Association
The Holiday driving season can mean crowded roads and shorter tempers at times. The head of the Virginia Trucking Association has a few simple safety ...
Virginia holiday travelers expected to reach all-time high
One in three Virginians are expected to travel 50 miles or more to celebrate the Christmas and New Year's holidays and AAA Mid-Atlantic has some ...
Virginia revokes handgun permit agreement with 25 states
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia will no longer recognize concealed handgun permits from more than two dozen states that have less stringent laws. Attorney General ...
Longer listen: First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe promotes “No Kid Left Hungry Vi...
Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe wants more Virginia children to have more meals at school more days of the year. She is promoting the "No ...
RSO’s Wiley is “Citizen of the Year”
The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra's music director and conductor joined a long list of civic leaders as Roanoke's "Citizen of the Year" at yesterday's City Council ...
Lynchburg delegate spearheads efforts to reduce Virginia hospital regulatio...
Moves are afoot in the General Assembly to reduce state regulation of the number of hospital facilities and services in Virginia. At issue is what's ...
