Virginia Republicans maintain State Senate control
Virginia Republicans have maintained control of the state Senate after scoring key victories in Tuesday's legislative elections, allowing the GOP to keep control of both ...
Governors urges people to get out and vote
Governor Terry McAuliffe is exhorting people to get out and vote today. He made a brief stop in Roanoke this morning as WFIR's Gene Marrano ...
Most deer-related crashes in Virginia occur in November
November is the most dangerous month for deer-related crashes in Virginia and drivers are reminded to use caution, especially during dusk and dawn. WFIR's Starr ...
Frank Beamer retirement press conference
Virginia Tech Football Coach Frank Beamer formally announced yesterday he plans to retire at the end of this season and some of his players spoke ...
SBA offering loans to southwest Virginia storm victims
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Low-interest disaster loans are available to Virginia businesses and residents in southwest Virginia that were drenched by rains in late September and early ...
Jefferson College changes with the needs of health care community
Jefferson College of Health Sciences has undergone many changes since first offering associate's degrees and certificates in 1988. The latest "update" announced yesterday is a ...
Unique conference at Hollins University this weekend
A local university will host the Model Arab League Conference this weekend. WFIR's Bob Clark reports: 11-4 Hollins Conference Wrap #2-WEB ...
For many voters, the touch-screen machines are gone, replaced by optical sc...
This is first election day that many area voters will be using optical scanner voting machines -- after the old touch-screen ones were scrapped over ...
Junior Achievement recognizes local business startups
Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia educates young people about business, economic and free enterprise.On Thursday "J-A" will raise money for that outreach and will honor ...
Don’t forget to bring your photo ID to the polls
A Virginia driver's license, a DMV issued veteran's ID card and a passport are among the forms of ID accepted tomorrow at the polls. But, ...
New doctoral degrees at Jefferson College
For the first time ever Jefferson College of Health Sciences in downtown Roanoke will offer Doctoral degrees beginning in September 2016. The Doctorates of Nursing ...
Company seeks permit to build wind farm in Botetourt County
EAGLE ROCK, Va. (AP) _ A Charlottesville company is seeking a permit to build a 25-turbine wind farm in Botetourt County. The turbines would stand nearly 550 ...
Fire causes heavy damage at Rocky Mount mill
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (AP) _ A Franklin County official says four grain silos and a grain tower are all that remain standing following a fire at ...
Local state senate races have major implications tomorrow
Two state senate races in the Roanoke Valley are getting plenty of attention - as they could help determine a General Assembly majority. WFIR's Gene ...
Turnout could be key to 21st State Senate race — in a year with typically l...
Voter turnout for this election cycle is typically much lower than in other years, and that could play an important role tomorrow in a local ...
Frank Beamer to retire at end of current season
From Virginia Tech: BLACKSBURG, Va., Nov. 1, 2015 - Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer announced Sunday his intention to retire upon the conclusion of ...
Vinton woman charged with DUI after train strikes car
From Vinton Police: On October 30, 2015 at 1:09 AM, officers of the Vinton Police Department responded to a train collision with a vehicle at ...
Read – and scream – tonight in Roanoke
Just in time for Halloween tomorrow a novel way to celebrate the creepiest day of the year -as WFIR's Gene Marrano reports: 10-30 Read and ...
Virginia recall of Confederate battle flag plates challenged
RICHMOND, Va. – Attorneys are challenging Virginia's recall of banished license plates bearing the image of a Confederate battle flag. The challenge was filed in ...
Danville judge dismisses Confederate flag lawsuit
A Danville judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the city that claims it's illegal for the Confederate Flag to be taken down from The Last ...
