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 ...
Virginia health officials say flu season off to slow start
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) _ Virginia health officials say the flu season is off to a slow start, with no confirmed cases in the state ...
UPDATE: Roanoke Co. burglary suspect in custody
On 11/25/2015, Detectives from the Roanoke County Police Department were able to locate Mr. Dwight E. Harmon, who was wanted on multiple outstanding felony charges ...
Va. Uranium sues Governor, state: challenges constitutionality of state min...
News release: Virginia Uranium, Inc., the Chatham, Virginia-based company that owns one of the world’s largest uranium resources, located in Pittsylvania County, has filed a ...
Blue Ridge Literacy absorbs LaConexionVA.org
Blue Ridge Literacy in Roanoke has added a program that is drawing it closer to the local Hispanic community. WFIR's Gene Marrano has more: 11-24 ...
Changes happening at Mill Mountain Zoo
Putting more focus on education and conservation is just one of the changes Mill Mountain Zoo is making. WFIR's Starr Anderson has more details on what ...
Group releases report for Bedford passenger train stop
Previously the state denied allowing a passenger platform in Bedford, but after further research the Bedford/Franklin Regional Rail Initiative asked the town council last night ...
Virginians feeling optimistic as holidays approach
Just in time for Black Friday and the holiday shopping season Virginians are more upbeat about the economy - that's good news for retailers as ...
Today is always a heavy traffic day, but this year, low gas prices could ma...
Today is always a very busy one on the highways, but this year, the traffic could be even heavier than usual -- thanks to lower ...
