On Golden Pond on stage at Mill Mountain Theatre
"On Golden Pond" was an Oscar-winning movie in 1981 ... earlier it was a Broadway play ... now "On Golden Pond" debuts at Mill Mountain ...
Drivers encouraged to use caution this morning
The Virginia Department of Transportation says approximately 80 roads in the region closed overnight due to high water or damage. Many roads remain closed this ...
City Works (X)Po returns to Roanoke
The fifth annual City Works (X)Po returns to downtown Roanoke tomorrow through Saturday ... its all about "bringing big ideas for better places" ... more ...
Salem Police make second arrest in child neglect case
Salem Police have charged the mother of the 4-year-old boy who died Sunday with two felony counts of child neglect. 27-year-old Danielle Burnett was arrested ...
Swift water team rescues two adults and dog
Roanoke Fire-EMS responded to a swift water rescue yesterday afternoon in the 3800 block of Cravens Creek Road. The team safely evacuated two adults and a ...
Ex-girlfriend letter to judge: Jesse Matthew raped as child
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) _ A former girlfriend of Jesse Matthew says that he was raped as a child and that it played a key role ...
Roanoke school one of 12 Virginia schools to win national recognition
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Twelve Virginia schools are being honored by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Each has been named a National Blue Ribbon ...
Attorney general outlines impartial policing initiative
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) _ Virginia's attorney general is launching an initiative across the state to train police officers how to use force appropriately, de-escalate dangerous ...
Roanoke man admits he falsely said ex threatened president
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ A 21-year-old Roanoke man admits he lied when he told the FBI his former girlfriend had made threats against the life ...
New flood warning includes Blacksburg, Christiansburg, SW Roanoke County
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Flood Warning until 1:30 pm for an area stretching from Shawsville in southwest Roanoke County to ...
Aide: Obenshain rules out gubernatorial bid in 2017
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ An aide to Virginia Republican state Sen. Mark Obenshain says Obenshain will not be running for governor in 2017. Nick Collette, ...
Flash flood watch now in effect through Wednesday morning
From the National Weather Service Offfice in Blacksburg: Flash Flood Watch in effect through Wednesday morning... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a ...
CAB 5 conference comes to Roanoke
The City of Roanoke joins perhaps more high-profile host cities like Minneapolis and Vancouver when a 4-day medical conference opens here today ... WFIR's Gene ...
Spooky Sprint 5K returns
A local non-profit is hosting a 5K run to support its afterschool program. WFIR's Luke Church reports: 09-29 Spooky Sprint WRAP1-WEB ...
Rain not going away soon
The steady weekend rainfall appears to be extending through midweek. WFIR's Luke Church reports on the forecast and the possibility of flooding. 09-28 Rainfall WRAP1-WEB ...
UPDATE: Body recovered from river is missing Roanoke man
UPDATE: Body recovered from Roanoke River has been identified as 63-year-old Joseph Salmon. The cause of death has not yet been determined. -------------------------------------- Kayakers found ...
More rains headed our way – and this time, flooding becomes much more possi...
Yesterday's rain was a record-setter for the date in Roanoke, and many parts of our listening area got even more. There are no major problems ...
Republican Roe seeks to unseat long-time Roanoke Co. Clerk of Court McGraw
A long time area Attorney is challenging the incumbent Clerk of Court in Roanoke County in this Novembers election. Tom Roe says if elected he ...
Vinton leaders hope study will help bring a hotel to the town
Vinton leaders are starting work on a study that they hope will lead to a hotel serving visitors from out of town. The $8,500 will ...
Police seek man last seen Monday; clothing found, but no sign of Joseph Sal...
From Roanoke County Police: On 9/21/2015 Joseph Lynn Salmon's vehicle was located in a parking area near the Roanoke River Overlook. Rangers with the Park ...
