Former Va. 1st lady faces sentencing for corruption
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Defense attorneys say the public humiliation endured by former Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell during her corruption trial is punishment enough ...
US HHS: nearly 400,000 enrolled in Va. for health care
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Nearly 400,000 Virginians have purchased health care through the government's health insurance marketplace. The 384,612 consumers signed under the second year ...
Natural Bridge Park and Taubman Museum receive grant money
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Fifty-one local tourism initiatives are sharing in Virginia tourism grants totaling $773,000. Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced the grant distribution Wednesday under ...
Va. flags ordered lowered to honor World War II vet
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Gov. Terry McAuliffe is ordering the Virginia flag be flown at half-staff over the state Capitol in honor of World War ...
Board upholds hazardous waste fines against 2 Va. companies
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ A federal board has upheld more than $612,000 in fines against two companies for hazardous waste violations at a Roanoke facility ...
Va. House votes to keep ban on brass knuckles, other weapons
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia House of Delegates has changed its mind on whether the state ought to continue banning brass knuckles, throwing stars ...
Long-time Franklin County Administrator Leaving Post
From Frankin County: After 32 ½ years in local government, Franklin County Administrator Richard Huff has announced that he is leaving to enter private sector ...
Trial date set for man charged in Hannah Graham slaying
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ A June trial has been set for a man charged with abducting and killing a University of Virginia student. Jesse Matthew ...
Roanoke Rescue Mission plans merger with Manna Ministries
The Roanoke Rescue Mission is discussing terms of a merger with Manna Ministries of Vinton - which also distributes food and clothing to those in ...
Cigarette smuggling an issue in low-tax Virginia
Low taxes on cigarettes in Virginia is making the Commonwealth a favorite stop on the I-95 cigarette smuggling corridor to the Northeast ... WFIR's Gene ...
When temperatures go way down, the numbers at shelters go way up
With frigid temperatures on the way the next two mornings, shelters like the Roanoke Rescue Mission expect to serve more people than normal. The Mission ...
APCO prepares for cold temperatures
Appalachian Power is encouraging its customers to prepare for colder temperatures and extreme wind chills expected this week across much of Virginia. The company says ...
AAA sets Mid-Atlantic record for calls for help during storm
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A record number of motorists have called AAA Mid-Atlantic for help with dead batteries and other storm-related problems. The auto club ...
2 killed in weather-related traffic crashes in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Two people were killed in weather-related traffic crashes as heavy snowfall overnight made driving conditions treacherous in areas across Virginia. The ...
Va. to announce tourism matching grant funds
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The recipients of Virginia tourism grants totaling $773,0 are set to be announced. Secretary of Commerce and Trade Maurice Jones and ...
Drivers should still use caution today
Snow plow operators and contractors with the Virginia Department of Transportation plowed secondary roads last night and will continue working on the routes today. VDOT ...
Va. Senate: Home-schoolers can play public-school sports
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ After years of failed attempts, the General Assembly has passed legislation to allow home-schooled students to participate in public-school sports. A ...
McAuliffe signs new Va law regulating ride-sharing companies
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft are now completely street legal in Virginia. Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed legislation Tuesday that regulates ...
Man charged in Va. student’s death to make court appearance
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ A former hospital worker is due in court on charges of abducting and killing a University of Virginia student. Jesse Matthew ...
Salem Rotary Club makes big donation
Almost 40 local non-profits will split 70-thousand dollars that the Salem Rotary Club has raised over the past ... as WFIR's Gene Marrano reports: 2-17 ...
