Roanoke Arts Commission seeking artists
The Roanoke Arts Commission needs artists to turn six donated newspaper boxes into Little Free Libraries. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details: 12-10 Little Libraries Wrap ...
McAuliffe proposes pay raise for Virginia state workers
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe says his forthcoming budget proposal will include a 2 percent pay raise for state workers, college faculty, ...
Fire quickly extinguished at 1436 Gordon St.
From The Salem Fire & EMS Department: Officials responded to a structure fire at 1436 Gordon St. this afternoon at approximately 2:16 p.m. Two people ...
Muni North steps will reopen at Roanoke’s City Hall
Steps leading up to Roanoke City offices in the Municipal North building downtown have been closed since 1982 - that ends with a Grand re-opening ...
Kroger gets Botetourt Co. approval for plans expected to bring on-line shop...
Kroger now has the necessary approvals to go ahead with plans that, from all indications, will bring on-line grocery shopping to the Roanoke Valley. Botetourt ...
Liberty University president OK with guns in school’s dorms
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) _ Liberty University's president is proposing that students at the Christian school be allowed to bring concealed weapons into dormitories. The announcement ...
Trial date set over UVa student’s bloody arrest
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ A lawsuit filed by a University of Virginia student against the state liquor agents involved in his bloody and highly scrutinized ...
Republicans signal plans to oust McAuliffe’s court pick
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia Republicans are signaling their intent to remove Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe's recent appointment to the state's highest court. House Republicans ...
State of the Commonwealth tour hits Roanoke
Its been a long slow climb out of the "Great Recession" for Virginia - but things are trending in the right direction. WFIR's Gene Marrano ...
“Give Local” Holiday Market starts tomorrow
If you're tired of fighting the crowds at the mall for your Christmas shopping a local market is offering a solution. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more ...
Virginia borrowers to receive money from SunTrust settlement
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ More than 1,900 mortgage borrowers in Virginia will receive payments from SunTrust under a national settlement. Attorney General Mark R. Herring ...
Sheriff’s office: Roanoke City Jail inmate dies after hanging self in cell...
The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office and the Roanoke City Police Department are investigating an apparent suicide by an inmate. On Monday, December 7, 2015 at ...
Liberty University president says Bible, need for self-defense support coll...
You won't see any "Gun-Free Zone" signs at Liberty University, and the college's president says there is a Biblical basis to go along with the ...
Marines, K92, First Team want you to help provide Christmas toys for local ...
Roanoke's U.S. Marine Reserves are collecting new unwrapped toys to brighten the holidays for local children. First Team Auto Mall and K92 Radio have partnered ...
US prosecutors urge justices to deny ex-governor’s appeal
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Federal prosecutors are opposing former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review his public corruption convictions. The government ...
Wood stove blamed for Botetourt County house fire
From Botetourt County Fire & EMS: On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, around 11:30 a.m., units from throughout Botetourt County were dispatched to the 200 block ...
Salem man charged with striking, choking woman
From Salem Police: Early this morning at approximately 4:15, a.m., the Salem Police Department responded to the 2000 block of E. Main Street in reference ...
Franklin County man sentenced for displaying noose in front yard
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (AP) _ A Virginia man will serve six months in jail for hanging a black-faced dummy in his front yard. Media outlets ...
New marketing tool available for your company
A Roanoke-based product development company has launched a new inexpensive business marketing tool. WFIR'S Starr Anderson has more details: 12-08 Star City Wrap WEB Click ...
Experts say on-line grocery shopping likely to increase amid signs Kroger p...
Kroger goes before the Botetourt County's Board of Zoning Appeals today as a first step in what appears to be bringing on-line shopping and store ...
