Renovation Alliance will help vets this weekend
A local organization that helps repair the homes of low-income residents has a new name - but the same mission ... as WFIR's Gene Marrano ...
Medicare open enrollment starts soon
The LOA office in Roanoke reminds seniors that Medicare open enrollment begins soon. WFIR's Bob Clark has more on the story 9-24 LOA Part D ...
Fall festivals kick off in the area
It's officially fall and that means it's time for corn mazes, hay rides and a visit to a local pumpkin patch. In Bonsack, Jeter Farm ...
Vinton buys Gish’s Mill
Vinton Town Council voted last night to buy the historic Gish's Mill property, currently owned by Holdren's Country Store. The store closed in December 2014 ...
Virginia part of multi-state investigation to Volkswagen
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia has joined a multi-state investigation into Volkswagen's emissions scandal. Attorney General Mark Herring said Thursday that Virginia is one of ...
Police: Glider pilot injured in crash
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) _ A glider pilot was injured yesterday when his aircraft crashed in Blacksburg. State police say Alexander Wharton Ramsey was airlifted to a hospital ...
54 Va. schools receive funds for year-round instruction
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Fifty-four schools in 10 districts will share $5.3 million in state funding to develop and implement year-round instructional programs. Gov. Terry ...
New Jefferson Center season arrives
As the Jefferson Center get sets to open the season tomorrow night their fund raising campaign is ongoing. WFIR's Bob Clark reports 9-24 Jeff Center ...
Local TV reporter gets protective order against man who yelled “You’re dead...
A local TV reporter sought a protective order -- and he got it -- against a Franklin County man who told him "You're dead" not ...
Flatline the Pipeline group plans festival
Opponents of proposed natural gas pipelines coming through Virginia are planning a festival to get their message out. WFIR's Luke Church reports. 09-24 Flatline the ...
Science Festival returns to Roanoke
The second annual Virginia Science Festival kicks off a month-long run across the state with its signature event on Saturday in Roanoke - and Carilion ...
Virginia joins task force to combat heroin distribution
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Attorney General Mark Herring says Virginia has joined a seven-state task force to combat heroin distribution and overdose deaths. The other ...
Virginia receives US grant to reduce energy consumption
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Gov. Terry McAuliffe says the state has received a $300,0 federal grant to help implement his administration's energy goals. One of ...
Federal court picks expert to aide in redistricting
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A federal court has appointed a special expert to assist it in redrawing Virginia's congressional boundaries. Judge Albert Diaz of the ...
Longwood University to host 2016 vice-presidential debate
FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) _ Virginia's Longwood University will host the 2016 vice-presidential debate. The Commission on Presidential Debates announced Wednesday that the sole vice-presidential debate ...
TAP gets grant to help Vets
Roanoke's Total Action for Progress, or TAP, just got a grant to help homeless veterans. WFIR's Luke Church has a report. 09-23 TAP Vets WRAP1-WEB ...
Pink Glove voting ends today
Today is the last day to vote for a dance video produced by Lewis Gale Regional Health System in a competition to raise awareness for ...
Foundation will raise money for the arts in schools
Local and state tax revenue doesn't cover all of the needs in the Roanoke City Public School budget when its comes to the arts - ...
VWCC sponsoring seminar for aspiring filmmakers
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A seminar for aspiring filmmakers is set for next month in Daleville. The Virginia Film Office and Virginia Western Community College ...
$2 million Powerball prize to be awarded today in New Castle
The person who won $2 million in Saturday’s Powerball drawing will receive their big ceremonial check from the Virginia Lottery today at the Mick or Mack IGA ...
