Virginia health officials report 2 flu deaths
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) _ State health officials say two preschool-age children have died from the flu recently in eastern Virginia. According to media outlets, information ...
Former Roanoke investment adviser sentenced
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ A former Roanoke investment adviser has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for wire fraud and tax evasion. Donna ...
Feeding America helps over the holidays
Feeding America Southwest Virginia is stocking up for those in need this holiday season. WFIR's Alexis Manley has the Story. 12-22 Feeding America Wrap 2-WEB ...
So much holiday trash, so little time for the garbage collector
Trash collectors are gearing up for the busy holiday period. Roanoke City Solid Waste Manager Skip Decker says they expect an increase of about 20 ...
Harvester Performance Center attracts big name acts
Rocky Mount's assistant town manager says the Harvester Performance Center that opened last April has been a big hit... Matt Hankins says Harvester general manager ...
VDOT to suspend highway work zones over Christmas
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) â The Virginia Department of Transportation says it will suspend most highway work zones for several days over Christmas. VDOT says the ...
Child deaths at unlicensed day cares concern Virginia officials
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia regulators are concerned about the number of children's deaths at unlicensed day care facilities in the state. An analysis by ...
Roanoke Valley bus system workers reject contract offer
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ The Roanoke Valley's intracity bus system is continuing talks with a union after drivers and mechanics rejected a contract offer. Roanoke ...
Virginia lawmaker who resigned won’t seek seat again as Democrat
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A Virginia lawmaker who recently submitted his resignation says he will not seek the Democratic nomination for the House of Delegates ...
Virginia’s jobless rate falls to 5 percent in November
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) â The Virginia Employment Commission says the state's jobless rate fell to 5 percent in November, marking the lowest rate in seven ...
Virginia to get $321,000 in settlement with T-Mobile
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia will receive $321,000 from T-Mobile US over billing for unauthorized charges. Attorney General Mark Herring announced the state's portion of ...
Some Bonsack residents oppose cel phone tower
A cel phone tower almost 200-feet tall has been proposed in the Roanoke County community of Bonsack ... some residents like are speaking out against ...
Grant will help look for those over-served
A federal grant administered through the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association means additional scrutiny as to whom is getting served at local bars and restaurants ...
Mill Mountain Zoo plans free Sunday
It's a way to thank the community for their support. The Mill Mountain Zoo announced a "Renew the Zoo" campaign earlier this year, and on ...
Virginia holiday travel forecast shows big increase
Christmas is next week, which means a lot of Virginians will be hitting the road for holiday travel. WFIR's Kelsea Pieters has the latest on ...
As depot restoration continues, Boones Mill looks to Richmond to help attra...
Boones Mill officials hope the General Assembly will add their town to Virginia's Rail Heritage Region in the upcoming session as work continues to restore ...
Top Virginia House Republican to seek university athletic fee cap
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia state House Republican Majority Leader Kirk Cox says he wants to limit the amount of mandatory fees public universities can ...
McDonnell’s son arrested for DUI in Va. Beach
Virginia Beach police say one of former Gov. Bob McDonnell's sons has been arrested for driving under the influence. Police say 23-year-old Robert Ryan McDonnell ...
Va. shortens process for felons to seek rights restoration
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia is taking additional steps to make it easier for convicted felons to regain their voting rights. Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced ...
Five face charges for TV/radio tower sites thefts and damage
From Roanoke County Police – On November 19, the Roanoke County Police Department was notified that a tower site on Poor Mountain had been broken ...
