Va. governor OKs marijuana oils for treating epilepsy
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe has signed into law a measure that allows the use of derivatives of the marijuana plant for ...
Appalachian Power residential bills to dip in Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ Residential customers of Appalachian Power in Virginia are seeing their monthly bills decrease by about 4 percent this month. The utility ...
USGS confirms small earthquake near Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed a small earthquake about 24 miles west of the capital of Virginia. The USGS reported ...
Virginia to compensate victims of forced sterilizations
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia lawmakers have agreed to compensate victims who were involuntarily sterilized by state officials decades ago under a widely accepted program ...
Roanoke County Police ask help in finding illegal tire dumpers
From Roanoke County Police: Another case of illegal tire dumping has occurred in the County over the past several weeks. This event occurred as they ...
It’s Pig Appreciation Day in Vinton
'Sometimes it's not easy keeping teenagers amused at the public library ... that's where events like Roanoke County's "Pig Appreciation Day" can help. The story ...
Va. lawmakers approve budget with state pay raises
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia lawmakers have approved a new state budget that includes a pay increases for state employees, boosts cash benefits for welfare ...
Play tackles eating disorders
As it does once a year Roanoke Children's Theater is staging a play that tackles a serious subject for young people - this time its ...
Lawmakers approve new subpoena powers against child porn suspects
The General Assembly has passed a bill permitting new law enforcement measures as part of investigations into many sex crimes -- notably child pornography. More ...
Roanoke County to form advisory panel for proposed pipeline
SALEM, Va. (AP) _ Roanoke County officials plan to create an advisory committee to gather information about the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline. The goal is ...
Va. assembly votes to ban regulations on wood heaters
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The General Assembly wants to make sure Virginia remains friendly to wood stoves. After a spirited debate Wednesday, the state Senate ...
Study: Poultry industry big contributor to Va.’s economy
HARRISBURG, Va. (AP) _ A recent study shows the poultry industry is a big contributor to Virginia's economy. The study by economic research firm John ...
Va. Senate rejects school vouchers for disabled students
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Senate has narrowly defeated a proposed private-school voucher program for disabled students. The measure would have allowed parents of ...
Solid waste collection in Roanoke City cancelled today
Due to the overnight snowfall, the Solid Waste Management Division has cancelled all collections for today, Thursday, Feb. 26. Unless otherwise notified, Solid Waste Management ...
In Virginia General Assembly, many bills die by stealth
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ There's more than one way to kill legislation in the Virginia General Assembly. There's the straight-up way: Put it up for ...
Report: Possible sexual assault on UVa student investigated
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ A local media report says Charlottesville Police are investigating a possible sexual assault against a female University of Virginia student. The ...
Police seek car in connection with Lyon sisters’ disappearance
From the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: Montgomery County Police Department in Maryland and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children are ...
Taubman will use grant for marketing outreach
The Taubman Museum will soon launch a new marketing campaign ... WFIR's Gene Marrano has more on "A Picture is Worth A Thousand Miles - ...
Urban Professional League to hand out awards
UPDATE: Event postponed to March 26. With Black History Month drawing to a close a group of young African-American professionals focused on networking and community ...
General Assembly sinks effort to change boating safety course age requireme...
The House of Delegates has turned back efforts to change a boating safety law that was passed after several fatalities on Smith Mountain Lake. At ...
