Donate with some caution on Giving Tuesday
Over the past few years many have added "Giving Tuesday" to their Black Friday and Cyber Monday spending cycles - just make sure that non-profit ...
Bedford County man charged with making meth, animal cruelty
From the Bedford County Sheriff's Office: On Sunday November 29, 2015, the office received a call to Johnson School Road in Thaxton reference to dogs ...
Report finds economic opportunities around Exit 150 in Botetourt County
Consultants hired to determine economic opportunities available in the Exit 150 area of Botetourt County have released their report. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details on the area officials ...
UPDATE: State Police say speed “was a factor” in Abbott bus crash...
UPDATE: Chesterfield County- Virginia State Police are still investigating Sunday night’s crash of a charter bus in North Chesterfield County. At this stage of the ...
Be safe on Cyber Monday
Some shoppers avoid Black Friday and start their holiday shopping on "Cyber Monday." WFIR's Gene Marrano has tips from the Better Business Bureau on staying ...
Toys for Bot-E-Tots helping community children
Toys for Bot-E-Tots is wrapping up the final stages of its campaign to provide Botetourt County children on Christmas morning. WFIR’s Velvet Hall has details ...
Roanoke police searching for two suspects in Saturday shooting
Roanoke Police are searching for two men in connection to a Saturday morning shooting at the corner of 35th street and Melrose Avenue. Authorities say ...
Roanoke police investigating unrelated Friday shootings, looking for suspec...
Roanoke City police are investigating two unrelated Friday night shootings. Authorities say two males arrived at the hospital after they were shot in the 300 ...
Three dogs rescued in Victoria Street fire
From Salem Fire & EMS: The Salem Fire & EMS Department responded to a structure fire at 1727 Victoria St. on Sunday night at approximately ...
Fatal two-vehicle crash in Craig County
From Virginia State Police: SALEM, Va. – Virginia State Police Senior Trooper J. M. Kennedy is investigating a two vehicle fatal crash in Craig County. ...
Virginia’s ABC stores offer discounts for Black Friday
Among today's Black Friday deals .. the state's A-B-C stores are offering some special discounts for shoppers. WFIR’s Velvet Hall has details... 11-27 ABC Black ...
Shop local for Small Business Saturday
You can show your support for local business tomorrow during the sixth annual Small Business Saturday. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details: 11-27 SBS Wrap ...
Franklin County buying 350 acres for industrial park
Franklin County is making an investment in its future to the tune of 7 million dollars - buying land for a new industrial park as ...
Survey shows where to find the best — and not-so-best — Black Friday deals...
If you're looking to track down some of the best bargains on this Black Friday, the personal finance website "Wallet Hub" says some stores -- ...
Arrests for marijuana on the rise in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A new study shows a sharp rise over the last decade in the number of arrests for possession of marijuana in ...
Close to 13,000 move their feet so others can eat
About 13,000 runners and walkers participated Thanksgiving morning in the 10th Annual Drumstick Dash. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details: 11-26 DrumStick Dash Wrap-WEB ...
Update: Propane heater cited as cause for fatal Roanoke house fire
Update: Roanoke City fire investigators say the use of a propane heater indoors started last night’s fatal blaze. Previously: One person died last night in ...
Rescue Mission toy drive finds new angels
No Norfolk Southern toy drive? No problem says the Roanoke Rescue Mission - WFIR's Gene Marrano has more on who filled that void: 11-26 Toy ...
Roanoke County board chairman stresses business growth
As 2015 winds down the current chairman for the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors has issued a challenge concerning economic development. More from WFIR's Gene ...
If you’re deep-frying that turkey, some things to remember to avoid burns —...
If you plan on deep-frying your Thanksgiving turkey today, fire officials ask you to follow some basic safety rules -- or risk injury to yourself ...
