Norfolk Southern releases third-quarter results
Norfolk Southern held an investors conference call this morning on third-quarter results, and officials say they will affect the fourth-quarter outlook. WFIR's Starr Anderson has ...
Elmwood Park will feature ice skating rink
Its being called "Elmwood on Ice" - an outdoor skating rink is coming to Roanoke's downtown park on November 23. Elmwood on Ice will be ...
Homeless Roanoke man assaulted in September dies
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ Roanoke police are investigating the death of a homeless man who was assaulted in September. Police spokesman Scott Leamon tells The Roanoke Times that ...
Virginia insurance prices going up under health care law
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Federal officials say the cost of a benchmark plan on the health care exchange will go up 4 percent for Virginia residents. The ...
Plaintiffs appeal to US Supreme Court in redistricting case
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A group of Virginians who unsuccessfully challenged the state's legislative boundaries in federal court is appealing a recent ruling to the U.S. Supreme ...
Crossword editor Shortz to speak at University of Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz will deliver the commencement address at the University of Virginia law school next spring. The law school ...
Salem man sentenced in wrong-way crash on I-81
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (AP) _ A Salem man has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison for a wrong-way crash on Interstate 81 that injured ...
Orthopaedics center taking shape
Carilion Clinic's Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences in the former Ukrop's building on Franklin Road is taking shape. WFIR's Gene Marrano has an update: 10-28 ...
Democrat Mike Hamlar: well-known business owner hopes to gain State Senate ...
A political newcomer hopes to become the next State Senator in the 19th District. Democrat Mike Hamlar is seeking the seat currently held by Republican ...
UPDATE: Police say neighbor dispute led to last night’s shootings, two now ...
From Roanoke City Police: On October 26, 2015 at 9:14 p.m. Roanoke Police responded to the 2800 block of Spring Road S.W. in reference to ...
Community Conversation on the loss of a love
Family Service of Roanoke Valley and Carilion Clinic are teaming up for a "community conversation" on the "loss of a love" tonight ... more from ...
Vinton Library to close Saturday; new one set to open November 18
From Roanoke County: The Vinton Branch Library at 800 East Washington Avenue in Vinton will close at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31 to prepare ...
Schools celebrate Red Ribbon Week
"Respect Yourself. Be Drug Free." That's the Red Ribbon Week theme this year and schools in our area are participating in the national campaign. WFIR's Starr ...
State investigates Franklin County special ed complaints
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (AP) _ The state is investigating Franklin County parents' complaints about the school system's special education program. Virginia Department of Education spokesman Charles Pyle ...
Two in custody suspected of larcenies in several counties
The Franklin County Sheriff's office has arrested two suspects stemming from a string of larcenies in Franklin, Henry, and Charlotte Counties. Robert Hunter III and ...
Edwards seeks return to state senate in 21st district
20-year State Senator John Edwards is seeking a 6th term next week - but Republican Nancy Dye and independent Don Caldwell would like to retire ...
ACLU: Virginia needs uniform policy on police body cameras
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia is raising concerns about the lack of uniformity across law enforcement agencies' policies on ...
Activists seek combined federal review of proposed gas pipelines; companies...
Activists are asking federal regulators to review in a single, combined fashion the separate pipeline proposals by energy companies to deliver natural gas from drill ...
Book Buddies program returns
39 judges and lawyers that are also members of the local bar association have agreed to become "Barrister Book Buddies" for the school year in ...
Child safety organization offers Halloween safety tips
Safe Kids Worldwide says there are a few things drivers can do to keep Halloween night fun and safe for trick-or-treaters. WFIR's Starr Anderson has ...
