Faith 4 A Cure fights Sickle Cell anemia
One local father is making an impact in the fight to end Sickle Cell Anemia. WFIR's Alexis Manley has the story. 12-29 Faith for Cure ...
Virginia holds more than $1 billion worth of unclaimed property
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) _ More than $1 billion worth of property is waiting to be claimed in Virginia. Typically, unclaimed property includes items from abandoned ...
VDOT to suspend highway work zones over New Year’s holiday
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Department of Transportation says it will suspend most highway work zones for several days over the New Year's holiday ...
Former UVA lacrosse player tries for new hearing in slaying of ex
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A former lacrosse player at the University of Virginia is seeking anew a hearing before the state Supreme Court of his ...
Man dies at distribution warehouse in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the death of an employee at an Elizabeth Arden distribution center in ...
New Year’s lottery a sell-out
Three Virginia Lottery players will start off the New Year a million dollars richer. WFIR's Alexis Manley has more. 12-29 New Years Raffle Wrap 1-WEB ...
Roanoke photographer has traveled to Cuba
A Roanoke photographer who traveled to Cuba almost two years ago was pleased to hear about impending changes in the island nation's relationship with the ...
“Compassionate Friends” provides support
Families suffering the loss of a child had extra emotional support this holiday season. WFIR's Alexis Manley has the story. 12-26 Compassionate Friends Wrap 2-WEB ...
Virginia Lottery sells out tickets for Millionaire Raffle
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Lottery's New Year's Millionaire Raffle is a sellout. The lottery's website shows no tickets are left for sale. Sales ...
Police investigate stabbing and fatal shooting in Roanoke
Roanoke Police are investigating a stabbing and a shooting in Southeast Roanoke they believe are related. Police say a 22-year-old man showed up at Carilion Roanoke ...
UVA alum raise money for Sexual Assault Advocacy Fund
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ Alumni from the University of Virginia are raising money to provide an attorney to sexual assault survivors at the Charlottesville school ...
Virginia officials raising awareness about human trafficking
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia officials are using a new campaign to raise awareness about human trafficking. Earlier this month, billboards and signs were put ...
Virginia drivers set to see gas prices go up
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia drivers can expect to see a 5 cents-per-gallon increase in the cost of gas starting Jan. 1. The increase on ...
McAuliffe names local CEO to task force
The governor's Commonwealth Council on Bridging the Nutritional Divide has named one of their members.. and she's from Salem. WFIR's Alexis Manley has more. 12-26 ...
Flag related to movie `Unbroken’ on display in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A flag related to the movie ``Unbroken'' directed by Angelina Jolie is on display in Virginia. The film portrays the early ...
Program encourages Virginians to hike in 2015
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia State Parks system is participating in a national program to start Americans down on a healthy path in 2015 ...
Census: Virginia population grows by nearly 56,000
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The latest estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show Virginia's population growth in 2014 was the 10th-largest in the country. According ...
The Interview to be shown in Martinsville
"The Interview" has arrived at Hollywood Cinema in Martinsville ... the independent movie house will show it on two screens starting tomorrow ... Charles Roark ...
Stormwater credit deadline in Roanoke City
The deadline for stormwater utility credits is quickly approaching. WFIR's Alexis Manley has more on the story. 12-24 Stomwater fee wrap 1-WEB ...
Public safety dept. looking at more budget cuts
Like just about every jurisdiction or department that receives some state funding, Roanoke Fire-EMS is looking at further belt-tightening... as WFIR's Gene Marrano explains: 12-24 ...
