MBA “for all seasons” at ANU
A unique graduate program in a distinctive community focused master of business administration degree is offered locally. The story from WFIR's Bob Clark......... 9-14 MBA ...
Clean Valley Council awards scholarships
Two local high school students have been named the recipients of a memorial scholarship from Clean Valley Council. The story from WFIR's Bob Clark. 9-14 ...
Shooting at Ramada Inn Sunday morning
Roanoke City police were called to the Ramada Inn on Franklin Road early Sunday morning … where two men in a room were found suffering ...
UPDATE: Weekend shooting suspects turns himself in
UPDATE: Roanoke Police report Darius Cunningham turned himself in Monday afternoon. From Roanoke City Police: On September 13, 2015 at 9:23 p.m., Roanoke Police were ...
AAA: gas prices lower than past 10 years after Labor Day
WASHINGTON (AP) _ AAA says the summer driving season has ended with the lowest national average gas prices for the Labor Day holiday in more ...
Small plane crashes, catches fire near Smith Mountain Lake; 2 injured
MONETA, Va. (AP) _ Police say two people were taken to hospitals after a single-engine Cessna crashed and caught fire in Moneta. State Police Sgt ...
Kroger hiring vets
Kroger stores in the Roanoke Valley will hold job interviews for veterans and their families tomorrow. Kroger hopes to fill more than 100 Roanoke area ...
Better transportation could bring two valleys together
The Roanoke and New River Valleys typically unite over special events - like when the Virginia Tech Hokies play football ... better transportation options can ...
GOP lawmakers to hold hearing on report of student’s arrest
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Two Republican lawmakers say they will hold a hearing in the near future on why the public can't see a report ...
Slain reporter’s father: Congress should take on gun lobby
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The father of Virginia shooting victim Alison Parker is urging lawmakers to defy the powerful gun lobby and pass legislation to strengthen ...
Fincastle man shot by police after chase sentenced
SALEM, Va. (AP) _ A Fincastle man has been sentenced to one year and two months in prison for leading police on a chase in ...
Out of the Darkness walk focused on suicide prevention
An event to encourage outreach and education in the effort to prevent suicide is scheduled next month at Roanoke College. WFIR's Luke Church spoke to ...
Explore Park wants community input
Roanoke County is looking for public input on a master plan for Explore Park. WFIR's Luke Church has a report. 09-10 Explore Park WRAP1-WEB ...
Med school to discuss the debate over vaccinating children
The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine is hosting a talk this afternoon on the issues surrounding vaccinations. Two Virginia Tech professors plan to offer ...
Feds: Maureen McDonnell was full participant in bribe scheme
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Federal prosecutors say former Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell was a full participant in a bribery scheme and her corruption convictions ...
With redesign, Va. lowering Confederate flag plate
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia has shipped out 1,600 Sons of Confederate Veterans license plates, minus an image of a Confederate flag that Gov. Terry ...
Day of Service includes volunteer fair
The 9-11 terrorist attacks led to the creation of a National Day of Service ... encouraging people to volunteer ... those in the Roanoke Valley ...
Goodlatte chairs hearing on Planned Parenthood
The House of Representatives' Judiciary Committee heard testimony today regarding Planned Parenthood. WFIR's Luke Church reports. 09-09 Judiciary Hearing WRAP2-WEB ...
Radical Reels features all things outdoors
A fun event designed to get people active and outside is coming to Roanoke later this month. WFIR's Bob Clark has the story........... 9-8 Outside ...
Adult Outpatient Counseling may be a lifesaver
Someone to talk to at a time of personal crisis ... Family Service of Roanoke Valley wants more people to know about its Adult Outpatient ...
