Subject of intense manhunt found dead in church attic

MONDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Officials say 35-year-old William Hall took his own life, found dead in the attic of Redeeming Life Ministries Church between Buena Vista ...

Registration open for suicide prevention workshop

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare is hosting a free safeTALK workshop Friday from 9:00am to noon. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details: 12-07 SafeTALK Wrap WEB ...

Public meetings for next two days on “Destination Visioning” plan...

As part of its "Destination Visioning" process for the next 30 years the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitor's Bureau is holding a series of public ...

Kroger zoning request suggests plans to bring on-line shopping to Roanoke V...

Kroger won't confirm it, but a zoning request in Botetourt County strongly suggests the grocery chain wants to bring its on-line shopping service to the ...

Rebel flag stirs protests ahead of Roanoke’s parade

ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ The prospect of a Confederate battle flag flying in a holiday parade in Roanoke has prompted civil rights officials to call on ...

Attorney General to announce legal assist for needy veterans

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) _ Veterans who need a hand with legal services could soon find it. Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring has scheduled two news conferences Monday ...

Salem Police identify suspects in West Main Street assault

From Salem Police: Early this Saturday, at approximately 12:20 a.m., Salem Police Officers received a call concerning a reported assault in the 1800 block of ...

Project Hands exhibit also a fundraiser for Rescue Mission

A Roanoke photojournalist is raising money for the Roanoke Rescue Mission with a new gallery showing that focuses on hands that have often seen many ...

Roanoke Police Chief Chris Perkins to retire in March

From the City of Roanoke: Roanoke Chief of Police Chris Perkins announced his retirement today after more than 23 years as a member of the ...

Free admission to Mill Mountain Zoo Sunday

As a way to say thank you to the community Mill Mountain Zoo is hosting a free Holiday Bazaar. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details: ...

Roanoke City police look for robbery suspect

On December 3 at 9:20 p.m. Roanoke Police were dispatched to the corner of 1st Street and Kirk Avenue SW to investigate a report of ...

Norfolk Southern rejects Canadian Pacific offer

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) _ Norfolk Southern has rejected Canadian Pacific's proposal to combine the two railroads. Last month Canadian Pacific offered $46.72 cash and 0.348 ...

Governor McAuliffe wants to lower corporate tax rate

Governor McAuliffe is proposing Virginia lower its corporate tax rate, which he claims makes it difficult to bring new businesses to the state. More from ...

Salem pastor, new School Board member releases book

He almost lost his nerve but a Salem church pastor finally asked Jonathon Falwell to write a forward for his new book - and was ...

Mill Mountain Star to go dark — for one night — as Roanoke honors co-creato...

The Mill Mountain Star will be turned off tomorrow night -- but for just one evening. Roanoke is honoring one of the men who created ...

Crime commission rejects asset forfeiture reform measure

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia State Crime Commission has refused to endorse legislation prohibiting authorities from seizing ill-gotten assets until a defendant has been convicted and ...

VDOT video explains “Diverging Diamond” interchange

Coming soon to the big screen at Valley View Grande - a one minute video created by VDOT that helps explain the "diverging diamond" interchange ...

Ye Olde Christmas in Salem

Its that time of the year again - when local municipalities light their Christmas trees and schedule holiday events. WFIR's Gene Marrano has more about ...

The Roanoke Times Dickens of a Christmas kicks off

It's that time again, Dickens of a Christmas returns to downtown Roanoke for the first three Friday nights of this month. WFIR's Starr Anderson has ...

Lawrence in final month as Town Manager in Vinton

December marks the final month on the job for Vinton Town Manager Chris Lawrence, who is returning to his former home in Blacksburg. WFIR's Gene ...