Warner lauds help on VA Hospital fix
U.S. Senator Mark Warner's efforts to reduce wait times at V-A hospitals has taken a major step forward with the help of a public-private partnership ...
US judge dismisses lawsuit challenging uranium mining ban
DANVILLE, Va. (AP) _ A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Virginia's 33-year ban on uranium mining. The lawsuit was filed by Virginia Uranium ...
Roanoke County launches new Site Selector
For businesses that want information on available property in Roanoke County, there's a new online tool available. WFIR's Starr Anderson has the details: 12-02 Site ...
Volvo Trucks to lay off 734 workers at Dublin plant
DUBLIN, Va. (AP) _ Volvo is preparing to lay off 734 employees at its truck plant in Virginia. Volvo spokesman John Mies said Tuesday that the ...
42nd Street debuts at Mill Mountain Theatre tonight
Several local actors who now live elsewhere are back in town for the musical "42nd Street" which begins its run at Mill Mountain Theatre tonight ...
Groups seek a say with US regulators on Mountain Valley pipeline
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Seventeen groups in Virginia and West Virginia are seeking a say on a 301-mile natural gas pipeline that would carve a ...
Mountain View Humane looks for support
Giving Tuesday kicks off the push for non-profits to solicit donations for end of year giving. One organization, Mountain View Humane, is asking for help ...
VDEM has tips to prepare for winter weather
Governor McAuliffe has proclaimed this week Winter Preparedness Week, serving as a reminder to prepare now before severe weather arrives. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more ...
Bedrosian won’t dial back criticism of Planned Parenthood
Despite last week's shooting incident at a Planned Parenthood Clinic in Colorado, Roanoke County supervisor Al Bedrosian says he won't dial back his criticism of ...
Fuente: quality-of-life considerations played important role in VT decision
Virginia Tech's next head football coach says quality-of-life considerations played an important role in his decision to come to Blacksburg. Justin Fuente says the Tech ...
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. ...
