Gun sales in Virginia drop in 2014 following 3 years of growth
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Gun sales in Virginia have declined for the first time since 2010. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that Virginia State Police recorded ...
Roanoke County Police warn of jury duty phone scam
From Roanoke County Police: We have received several reports from citizens in reference to a phone scam. The caller identifies himself as a member of ...
Police name man wanted in connection with Shenandoah Avenue shooting deaths
From Roanoke City Police: On January 5, 2015 a Roanoke Grand Jury issued a direct indictment against William Christopher Cabbler, age 36, of Roanoke on ...
9th Street store tries again to sell alcohol
The owners of a convenience store on 9th Street in Southeast Roanoke are taking another run at getting proffers lifted so they can sell beer ...
Roanoke’s police chief addresses recent crime issues
Roanoke's Chief of Police says he can't guarantee anyone's safety ... and he says he needs the community on his side. More from WFIR's Gene ...
McDonnell admits mistakes as governor — but never violating oath of office...
Attorneys for former Governor Bob McDonnell have already filed appeals in hopes of reversing the verdict that led to yesterday's sentence. But as things now ...
Roanoke County School Board will announce new superintendent
The Roanoke County School Board will announce tomorrow their decision for the next superintendent for Roanoke County Public Schools. The new superintendent will also be introduced. The ...
UVA has new frat, sorority rules after alleged rape story
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan says fraternities and sororities are being allowed to reinstate social activities, provided they agree ...
LewisGale takes precautions to protect newborns
The LewisGale Regional Health System will no longer announce new year babies. This comes after recommendations from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The center ...
Blue Ridge Parkway visitation increases in 2014
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ The Blue Ridge Parkway drew more than 13.9 million visitors in 2014, an increase of about 1 million from the previous ...
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest offers new virtual portal
FOREST, Va. (AP) _ Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest is offering a new portal into the former president's past in Bedford County. The attraction has introduced ...
Ex-Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell gets 2 years for corruption
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has been sentenced to two years in prison for taking money and gifts in exchange for ...
Roanoke Police release video of second Shenandoah Ave. shooting
UPDATE: Roanoke Police have released store surveillance video which shows the shooting. Click here to see the video. From Roanoke City Police: On January 5, ...
County’s new criminal justice academy opens
Roanoke County cut the ribbon on it's new criminal justice academy this morning ... more from WFIR's Gene Marrano: 1-6 Justice Academy Wrap#1-WEB ...
Delegate wants tax breaks for alternative energy producers
Roanoke City delegate Sam Rasoul will introduce legislation in the upcoming General Assembly session that would decrease taxes for businesses that produce renewable energy ...
McDonnell to be sentenced today; judge must consider future deterrent on el...
Former Governor Bob McDonnell will be sentenced today, with prosecutors asking for more than a decade in jail and defense attorneys requesting community service time ...
Health department releases top baby names in Virginia for 2013
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ William and Emma are the most popular names for white newborns in Virginia. The Virginia Department of Health's Division of Health ...
Police ID Shenandoah Ave. shooting victims, cite “substantial progress” in ...
From Roanoke City Police: Police have confirmed the identities of the two murder victims in the shooting incident on January 4, 2015 in the 3600 ...
Newcomer will run for RoCo Clerk of the Court
Local attorney Tom Roe has announced a run for Roanoke County Clerk of Court ... he made that announcement in Salem this morning - with ...
Train to be a “Naturalist”
Local residents who want to become more actively engaged in helping to conserve and manage the state's natural resources can train to become a volunteer ...
