GOP warns McAuliffe against reappointing judge
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia Republicans are warning Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe not to reappoint his pick to the Virginia Supreme Court next month when ...
Franklin County man pleads guilty to human trafficking
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ A Franklin County man who forced a woman to engage in prostitution has pleaded guilty to human trafficking. Tremayne Rontae Kirby ...
Lottery raises more than $500 million for Va. schools
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Lottery says it raised more than $500 million during the last fiscal year for Virginia's public schools. The lottery ...
Elm Avenue work almost done
Work is winding down on a long term road improvement effort in downtown Roanoke. WFIR's Luke Church has a report. 08-18 elm ave WRAP1-WEB ...
Roanoke City Schools open today
Roanoke City Schools superintendent Rita Bishop says she foresees "significant" gains in the coming academic year - which starts this morning. WFIR's Gene Marrano has ...
Commonwealth Day of Gleaning this Thursday
A statewide effort to bring fresh food to the hungry will get underway Thursday morning. WFIR's Luke Church has a report. 08-18 gleaning WRAP1-WEB ...
State Senate abruptly adjourns; judges are now likely to handle court-order...
The State Senate abruptly adjourned its special session Monday, a session called to redraw the state's congressional map. In June, a federal court concluded for ...
McDonnell renews plea to remain free during appeal
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has made a final plea to a federal court to let him remain free while he ...
McAuliffe plans to reappoint Supreme Court pick
Virginia Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe says he will reappoint Justice Jane Marum Roush next month when her initial appointment expires. McAuliffe told reporters his plans ...
Pipeline protest Tuesday
Organizers of a protest against natural gas pipelines in VA are hoping thousands will join them nationwide tomorrow for "Hands Across Our Lands". WFIR's Luke ...
UVa computer network back online after cyberattack
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ The University of Virginia says its computer network is back online after being shut down for two days due to a ...
Contentious special session begins in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ State lawmakers are set to return to the Capitol on Monday for what's expected to be a contentious fight over congressional ...
Sen. Tim Kaine embarks on 5-day tour of Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine is embarking on a five-day tour of Virginia that focuses on job creation and economic development. The ...
Wind energy project in Botetourt County faces lawsuit
A lawsuit filed by Botetourt County residents aiming to invalidate a new ordinance regulating large-scale wind projects hasn't stopped one company from moving forward ...
Good Sam promotes support groups
A local group is looking to get more information to the public about their grief groups. WFIR's Bob Clark has that story: 8-14 Good Sam ...
U.Va. computer network back online after cyberattack
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ The University of Virginia says its computer network is back online after being shut down for two days due to a ...
Roanoke Police investigate officer-involved shooting
The Roanoke Police Department says around 4:10 a.m. yesterday, an officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Whitten Avenue NW on a vehicle for ...
Haley Toyota gets ready to cut the ribbon
A local car dealer is getting set for grand opening festivities at its new home adjacent to I-581. The story from WFIR's Bob Clark. 8-14 ...
UPDATE: Salem Police arrest suspect in 7-Eleven robbery
UPDATE: 24-year-old Tymon Marquis Smith of Roanoke has been arrested and charged with robbery, petit larceny and wearing a mask to conceal identity. He's being ...
Advance Auto job cutbacks, store closings mark change of direction
Advance Auto Parts is downsizing, at least for the moment, and that's a change in direction for the Roanoke-based company. This comes as Advance earnings ...
