Police make arrest in credit card fraud investigation
On July 8, a victim reported fraudulent charges on their credit card to the Roanoke County Police Department. During the investigation several more victims in ...
Federal judges reject GOP request to delay special session
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A panel of judges has rejected Republican requests to delay an upcoming special legislative session called to draw new congressional boundaries ...
Berglund Center holding job fair
This Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., the Berglund Center will be taking applications and doing interviews onsite for operations, maintenance, housekeeping, guest services, ...
Va. company sues state in hopes of mining uranium
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A mining company that wants to tap one of the richest known deposits of uranium in the world says it has ...
RAYSAC seeking donations
Now that ten years of Drug Free Communities grant funds are ending for the Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition, the nonprofit is looking for ...
Powers plant regs draw yays and nays
The new national power plant pollution regulations announced Monday are getting strong reactions. WFIR's Luke Church reports. 08-05 EPA Wrap1-WEB ...
Local “Friends” chapter chair bikes across country for BRP
The chairman for the "Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway" Peaks of Otter chapter is winding up a cross-country bicycle ride to raise money and ...
Virginia Democratic Senator backs Iran nuclear deal
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia is backing the international accord with Iran. The former Democratic Party chairman made the announcement on ...
McAuliffe to lead national redistricting effort by Democrats
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe is helping lead a new national effort to give Democrats a greater say in drawing future congressional ...
Princeton Review names Roanoke College one of nation’s top colleges
For the fifth year in a row, The Princeton Review has named Roanoke College one of the best colleges in the United States. According to ...
Portion of Main Street in Salem closed today
Salem City officials say a part of Main Street will be closed to traffic all day today as the big paving project nears completion. Eastbound ...
Second Artisan weekend at Explore Park this Saturday
Southwest Virginia artisans are heading to Explore Park to share their crafts this weekend. WFIR's Luke Church has a report. 08-04 Explore Park Wrap1-WEB ...
Botetourt Co. firefighters battle brush fire atop Tinker Mountain
From Botetourt County Fire & EMS: Daleville, VA – At 3:34 units from Troutville were dispatched to the Tinker Mountain area just off of Interstate ...
State to hold public meeting on Claytor Lake State Park plan
DUBLIN, Va. (AP) _ Proposed updates to Claytor Lake State Park's master plan will be discussed at a public meeting later this month. The proposals include ...
Alpha Natural files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection
BRISTOL, Va. (AP) _ Virginia-based Alpha Natural Resources is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the fourth big coal producer to do so within the ...
Vinton Police nab suspect
Vinton police have arrested 20 year old Bradey Draper as a suspect in a series of incidents involving theft from vehicles and property damage near ...
Salem Museum photo collection nominated as one of “Virginia’s Top 10 Most E...
From the Salem Museum: For the fourth year, the Salem Museum is participating in the “Virginia’s Top Ten Endangered Artifact” program of the Virginia Association ...
Virginia’s combined sales tax holiday to begin Friday
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) _ Virginians will get a three-day break on sales taxes on a variety of items, beginning Friday. Legislation passed earlier this ...
Hollins professor headed to Middle East
A Hollins University professor travels to the Middle East later this month. WFIR's Bob Clark with the details...... 7-31 Ed Lynch Travels Wrap #1-WEB ...
North Cross will teach China students
North Cross School in Roanoke County is partnering with a high school in Shanghai China to offer 50 students there an American-style education beginning this ...
