Senator Warner says increased security level at military bases is justified
U.S. Senator Mark Warner says the attempt by ISIS to inspire lone-wolf terrorist attacks justifies a recent increase in security at military installations in Virginia ...
UPDATE: Foster mother wanted for questioning in three-year-old’s “suspicio...
UPDATED 4:30 pm -- Hope Perdue was found in the garage at a home now far from her own. From the Franklin County Sheriff's Office: ...
Electrical fire causes $40,000 damage to Roanoke home
From Roanoke Fire-EMS: On Monday, May 11, 2015, Roanoke Fire-EMS responded to a structure fire in the 1000 block of Rugby Blvd. The call was ...
Tourism agreement brings several regions together
Virginia's Blue Ridge and Virginia's Western Highlands are now the "Virginia Mountains" region ... an announcement made with great fanfare yesterday as WFIR's Gene Marrano ...
Oral arguments today in McDonnell appeal; definition of “official acts” app...
Federal prosecutors and attorneys for former Governor Bob McDonnell will present oral arguments today before a federal appeals court. McDonnell wants his corruption convictions overturned ...
Lighting maker’s Christiansburg expansion to create 100 jobs
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (AP) _ Gov. Terry McAuliffe says Hubbell Lighting plans an expansion of its Christiansburg facility that will create 100 jobs. McAuliffe said Monday ...
Botetourt Co. Sheriff: “domestic situation” leads to assault by vehicle, at...
From the Botetourt County Sheriff's Office: On Saturday, May 9, 2015 at approximately 5:12 a.m., the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office responded to an accident on ...
Botetourt Co. Sheriff: Vehicle Stopped for Speeding on US 220 Contained Act...
From the Botetourt County Sheriff's Office: On May 8, 2015 at approximately 3:35 p.m. a Botetourt County Deputy Sheriff stopped a vehicle for speeding on ...
Mikro Half Marathon coming to Greek Festival this September
The Roanoke Greek Festival and the YMCA of Roanoke Valley are teaming up this September for brand new half marathon ... more from WFIR's Gene ...
Man charged with murder after shooting in Bedford County
The Bedford County Sheriff's office says deputies charged a man with second-degree murder after a shooting death Sunday afternoon in Blue Ridge. Officers responded to 961 ...
17th District primary challenger encouraged
No Democrat stepped forward to vie for the seat by last Friday's deadline but 17th District Delegate Chris Head still has a challenger as he ...
Gas Buddy: we are probably at or near this year’s peak in gas prices
The summer driving season is just about to get underway with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend less than two weeks away. And experts say we ...
Prison shift for former U.Va. athlete who killed ex
CRAIGSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Corrections records show a former University of Virginia athlete convicted of killing his girlfriend has been moved to another prison. Former ...
Va attorney general says localities have say over fracking
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia's attorney general says localities have a say in regulating so-called fracking for natural gas. Attorney General Mark Herring issued the ...
Some developments go ex-Va. governor’s way as hearing nears
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ In the eight months since former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell was convicted of public corruption, a few developments have gone his ...
Jeb Bush: Stronger ‘Christian voice’ needed in world
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is condemning the Obama administration's use of "coercive federal power" to limit religious freedom as he ...
Update: Names released in fatal Wythe County crash
Virginia State Police spokesperson Corrine Geller says 45-year-old Anthony Asbury, 28-year-old Shan Martens, and her 9-month-old daughter Bria Hensley died Sunday after a wreck on ...
Dr. Pepper Park at The Bridges opens tomorrow
Its called "Dr Pepper Park at The Bridges", part of a mixed-use development near the Walnut Street Bridge, and the wrapping comes of tomorrow as ...
Vinton Police don’t know how Georgia dog got here, but microchip helps loca...
From Vinton Police: On May 7, 2015, Vinton Animal Control was contacted by the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection, regarding a stray dog ...
Stamp Out Hunger campaign is back tomorrow
The 23rd annual "Stamp Out Hunger" campaign takes place tomorrow - letter carriers will collect non-perishable foods left hanging in bags on mailboxes ... in ...
