Dunkin’ Donuts is expanding in Virginia; new restaurants planned for Roanok...
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Dunkin' Donuts says franchise groups plan to develop 51 new restaurants in Virginia and West Virginia. The company announced multi-unit store ...
Taubman to now open on Sundays
The Taubman's Museum's executive director says she is moving away from a "corporate model," by opening the downtown cultural center on Sundays ... as WFIR's ...
Rescue Mission without power
A vehicle hit a utility pole in Roanoke this morning ... knocking out power to more than 100 APCO customers - including the Roanoke Rescue ...
New “Solar Authority” is now law
Solar power provides a very small fraction of energy here in the commonwealth ... but a component of Governor McAuliffe's 2014 "Energy Plan" dealing with ...
About 1/4 of all Virginia’s waste comes here from out of state
More than five million tons of waste was brought from outside states for disposal here last year. That's down about 20% from 2003, but as ...
Woman charged with perjury in missing Md. sisters case
BEDFORD, Va. (AP) _ A Maryland woman faces a perjury charge in Virginia stemming from an investigation into the disappearance of two sisters in 1975 ...
Va. commission makes recommendations to bolster military
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) _ A state commission has released a report detailing how Virginia can help grow the military's presence in the state. The military ...
Former Bosnian prison guard extradited from Roanoke to face war crime charg...
From U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: The United States government extradited a wartime camp guard to Bosnia last week, following an extended investigation led by ...
Police seek suspect for Rodeway Inn murder
From Roanoke City Police: The Roanoke Police Department is actively seeking Jamal Dannel Daniels, age 26, of Seneca, South Carolina. On July 6, 2015, the ...
Sex offender, teen found in Smyth County
An Amber Alert ... almost a dozen local, state and federal agencies - and concerned citizens - helped lead to the capture of a known ...
Missing Teen, convicted sex offender in custody
Authorities now say they have a missing Tennessee teen and the known sex offender she's been traveling with in custody. U.S Marshals picked them up ...
New study boosts energy development
Pro-energy policies could fuel the U.S. economy but excessive regulation will kill jobs ... the president of the Virginia Petroleum Council weighs in on a ...
Future plans for N&W 611
The recently-restored Norfolk and Western 611 has proven to be both fully operational and a popular attraction, but there is no indication yet when or ...
4 killed in Virginia traffic accidents over holiday weekend
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia State Police say four people died in traffic accidents over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. State police say it's ...
Berglund Center hosting coliseum seat replacement open house
Beginning in August, the Berglund Center will start its project to replace the original, harvest-gold, coliseum seats with brand new seating. The original seats will ...
Va. Festival of the Book accepting submissions for `16 event
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Festival of the Book is accepting submissions from authors to participate in the 2016 festival. The festival is encouraging ...
Va. agency awards money for alcohol education
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is doling out more than $84,000 in grant money to support alcohol education and ...
Vinton police nab suspect for overnight home, car break-ins
From Vinton Town Police: On July 6, 2015 at approximately 4:51 am, Vinton Police officers were dispatched to the report of a break-in that occurred ...
World Changers and Rebuilding Together Roanoke team up again
Rebuilding Together Roanoke is joining forces again with the World Changers organization this week - providing free home repairs for low-income homeowners in Roanoke ...
Immigrants grateful for U.S. citizenship
The United States celebrated another birthday over the weekend ... several days earlier immigrants who have become citizens met at a cookout honoring their new ...
