Aviation expert: Roanoke-Dallas air service likely within 18 months

A prominent aviation consultant says once American Airlines completes its merger with US Airways, direct air service between Roanoke and Dallas is likely within 18 ...

Carilion Clinic Children’s Hospital Playground now open

Roanoke's first themed playground is officially open. The Carilion Clinic Children's Hospital Playground features a Peter Pan narrative. The playground is located on the east ...

APCO repair work may affect traffic in Roanoke this week

Appalachian Power line crews are replacing a damaged utility pole tomorrow along Cove Road and the work may cause some delays for drivers. From 9 ...

Sweet Briar College among ‘most endangered’ Va. places

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Sweet Briar College is among Virginia's most endangered historic places, according to a preservation group. The designation was announced Monday by ...

Police investigating convenience store break-ins

On Friday around 4:10 a.m. Roanoke police were called to the Stop In in the 1700 block of Bennington Street SE to investigate a glass ...

Trial delay denied for man charged in U.Va. student’s death

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A judge has rejected a request to delay the attempted murder trial of a Charlottesville man who is also charged with ...

Va. State Police investigating shooting by off-duty deputy

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (AP) _ State police are investigating a non-fatal shooting involving an off-duty Henry County sheriff's deputy. The shooting occurred early Sunday in ...

State Police: three face charges after 200+ pounds of marijuana delivered t...

State Police say three people face drug-related charges after a package with "at least 200 pounds" of marijuana worth at least $1 million was delivered ...

GE plant in Salem is 60 years old

GE's Salem plant celebrates a milestone tomorrow - sixty years as one of the valley's major employers ... more from WFIR's Gene Marrano: 5-15 GE ...

Franklin County man charged with fatal shooting

From the Franklin County Sheriff's Office:  On 5/14/15 at 8:08 PM, deputies responded to a report of shots fired with a possible gun shot victim ...

Local Colors Festival is tomorrow

For the first time in several decades Pearl Fu is not at the helm as the "Local Colors" Festival celebrates its 25th year tomorrow at ...

Sweet Briar commencement speaker: alum who opposes its closing

Tomorrow's commencement speaker at Sweet Briar College faces an enormous and highly unusual challenge. The college plans to close down this summer -- but Teresa ...

Pardoned man says he doesn’t resent victim who ID’ed him

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A Virginia man pardoned after spending 29 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit says he hasn't yet fully ...

Film about Loving case to shoot in Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia has been chosen as the filming location for a movie about the true story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a ...

LOA offers “Fan Care”

The Local Office on Aging is once again offering fans or air conditioners to seniors in need of relief from the heat. Seniors interested in ...

Roanoke County School Board announces administrative changes

The Roanoke County School Board has named Fiona Hill as the new principal at Cave Spring Middle School, beginning July 1.  Hill is currently the assistant principal ...

Report: Va. fatal teen overdoses could have been prevented

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) _ A preliminary state report says all of the fatal teenage overdoses in Virginia during a four-year period could have been ...

Hillary Clinton to make stop at Va. Democratic event in June

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton will make an appearance at a Democratic Party fundraising event in Virginia. The Democratic Party of Virginia ...

Grandin Street fair part of neighborhood month celebration

Roanoke City is right in the middle of its "Neighborhood Month" activities ... which includes block parties, group yard sales and fish fries ... WFIR's ...

Roller Derby team debuts on Sunday

The team formed last year but its first official roller derby "bout" doesn't take place until this Sunday at the Salem Civic Center ... that's ...