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 ...
Groups seeking comprehensive US review of pipelines
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia legislators and ``clean energy'' advocates are seeking a comprehensive review of natural gas pipelines that include two that would be laid from ...
Body found in Smith River identified as that of missing man
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) _ A state agency has identified a body found in the Smith River as that of a missing Martinsville man. Police tell media outlets ...
Nancy Dye is strong challenger in 21st Senate District race
Long-time Democrat incumbent John Edwards has a formidable GOP challenger for his 21st district State Senate seat on November 3. WFIR's Gene Marrano spoke with ...
Botetourt student survey: when parents set the rules, children are less lik...
More support for the argument that parents can influence their teenage children's drug and alcohol decisions more than than anything else, this time from a ...
Friends planting on Parkway looking for volunteers
Plans are taking shape for a "viewshed" planting on the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Clearbrook area next month - and volunteers are needed. More ...
Secure Your ID Day happening tomorrow
The Better Business Bureau is holding an event this weekend to help protect consumers from identity theft. WFIR's Starr Anderson has the details. 10-23 ID ...
Alison Parker’s father featured in Bloomberg-backed political ads
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A gun-control organization backed by billionaire Michael Bloomberg is set to spend more money trying to help Democrats win control of ...
Formal proposal filed to build Mountain Valley Pipeline
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Energy companies have formally filed with federal regulators to build a 300-mile natural gas pipeline from West Virginia through southern Virginia ...
Technology agency sponsors Internet safety poster contest
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia's technology agency is sponsoring a poster contest to promote Internet safety among young people. The Kids Safe Online poster contest is open ...
In-person absentee voting set for next 2 Saturdays
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Department of Elections says all election offices in the state will be open for in-person absentee ballot voting Saturday. Absentee ballot ...
Don Caldwell explains independent run for State Senate
Roanoke City's long-time Commonwealth's Attorney - Don Caldwell - wants a new job as state senator representing the 21st District. WFIR's Gene Marrano has more ...
DMV: two reasons account for vast majority of teen traffic deaths in Virgin...
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles says speeding and running off the road are the primary reasons for teenage traffic deaths this year -- and ...
TSA shows off items confiscated at Roanoke airport
Despite airport warnings and on-line information about what - and what cannot - be carried in to a commerical airliner several hundred pounds of prohibited ...
eBay seeks 1,200 seasonal workers at Henry County warehouse
News release: Adecco Staffing, the nation's leading provider of recruitment and workforce solutions, is in the process of hiring 1,200 jobs for eBay Enterprise this ...
“Sizable gas leak” in SW Roanoke; streets blocked, eight homes evacuated...
UPDATE: Roanoke police say the leak has been repaired. From Roanoke Fire-EMS: Crews are on scene of a sizable gas leak at 13th St. and ...
New sidewalk at Roanoke industrial park is a joint effort
A unique arrangement between the City of Roanoke and private businesses has led to construction of a new sidewalk at an industrial park. More from ...
DMV: Deadly teen crashes up 19 percent in 2015
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles says 25 teenagers have died to date this year in crashes, a 19 percent increase ...
Rescue Mission looking for winter coats
The Roanoke Rescue Mission is still looking for new or gently used clean coats for its Happy Coats-giving program. WFIR's Starr Anderson has the details ...
DMV: Close to 90% of plates with Confederate flag have not been returned
The Department of Motor Vehicles reports close to 90% of people holding Sons of Confederate Veterans license plates are not returning the recently-replaced ones -- ...
