Criminal justice professor assists Roanoke police
Roanoke City police are always attempting to "drill down" on predicting where crimes may occur in the future ... this year they have full-time help ...
In first year, more than 100,000 VA birth certificates issued at DMV office...
Your local DMV office is turning into a center to receive all sorts of state documents -- no need to communicate with Richmond or travel ...
Kroger adds more than 1,000 jobs in Virginia
Kroger announced it created approximately 1,500 jobs in Virginia in 2014, and now is the 21st largest employer in the state with more than 12,000 ...
Salem Fire-EMS names new deputy fire chief
Salem Fire and EMS Chief, John Prillaman, announced yesterday that Captain Matt Rickman has been named the department's new deputy chief. Prillaman left the deputy ...
Lumber Liquidators to pay for safety testing of flooring
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Retailer Lumber Liquidators says it stands by its products and will pay for the safety testing of laminate floors for qualifying ...
BBB has tips to avoid tournament ticket scams
The Better Business Bureau says sports fans should use caution when purchasing tickets for the 2015 NCAA Basketball Tournament. The BBB says don't let scammers ...
Fork in the Road latest food truck in Roanoke
There's "Fork in the Alley," and "Fork in the Market," ... now comes "Fork in the Road," ... the latest food truck serving the Roanoke ...
State Senator questions legal rights of pipeline builders
Not so fast ... State Senator John Edwards says an amendment to a Virginia law that allows natural gas pipeline and utility surveyors access to ...
Pothole patching begins, but it may not last before the hot stuff arrives
VDOT says it wants to hear from you about pothole on state-maintained roads -- but for now, anyway, most repairs are not likely to be ...
Man hit by car in Salem
The Salem Police Department responded to the 1400 block of East Main Street yesterday in reference to a pedestrian, who reportedly had been struck by a ...
Gov. McAuliffe set to visit Cuba on trade mission
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe is set to head to Cuba later this year as part of an economic development and trade ...
Fleming girls compete for state basketball crown
Looking for its first state basketball title ever the William Fleming girls team will receive a police escort tomorrow morning out of town as they ...
Art By Bus back for a second year
You may notice a handful of Valley Metro buses with artwork printed on them over the next few months - it's "Art By Bus" ...
Missing Virginia Tech student identified; statement from student’s family...
From Virginia Tech: With consent from his family, Virginia Tech can now confirm the identity of the 21-year-old student who was reported missing aboard the ...
Mother speaks on daughter’s brain injury and recovery
The extent and impact of brain injuries are hard to assess at times ... and difficult to cure ... WFIR's Gene Marrano has more from ...
Kaine chides Senate colleagues for “undermining” nuclear talks with Iran...
Senator Tim Kaine says his 47 colleagues who sent an open letter to Iran's leaders are undermining nuclear negotiations. The Republicans who signed it warn ...
Va. lawmaker released from jail after completing sentence
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A Virginia lawmaker has completed his sentence for a misdemeanor stemming from a sex scandal. Media outlets report that Del. Joe ...
Roanoke man pleads no contest in plot to kill estranged wife
BEDFORD, Va. (AP) _ A Roanoke man has pleaded no contest to charges of trying to arrange the killing of his estranged wife. Online court ...
Court OKs automatic solitary for Virginia death row inmates
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A divided federal appeals court has upheld Virginia's policy of automatically holding death row inmates in solitary confinement. In a 2-1 ...
Two arrested for dumping tires in SE Roanoke County
From Roanoke County Police: The investigation into the illegal dumping of used tires on Highland Rd on 2/18/2015 has led to the arrest of two ...
