Annual Public Safety “Equity and Diversity conference” comes to Roanoke...
A statewide conference that brings fire and EMS together with law enforcement agencies convenes in Roanoke tomorrow for a 2-day run ... The "Roanoke Valley ...
Traditional marriage supporters decry Supreme Court same-sex decision
Supporters of traditional marriage say Monday's Supreme Court action does not end the legal battle over same-sex marriage. And they say for now, at least, ...
Warner, Gillespie square off in second debate
MCLEAN, Va. (AP) _ U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and Republican challenger Ed Gillespie each claim they would be the more independent voice if elected to ...
Searchers comb parkway, river for missing man
From Roanoke County Police: A search operation for a missing 46 year old man being conducted in the vicinity of the Roanoke River Bridge on ...
Court rejects Virginia black-majority district
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A federal court has struck down the boundaries of Virginia's black-majority 3rd congressional district. The 2-1 ruling Tuesday by a panel ...
McAuliffe orders same-sex marriage compliance
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia's governor has signed an order directing state agencies to comply with the legalization of same-sex marriage in the state. That ...
Bedrosian addresses employee issues at news conference
Roanoke County supervisor Al Bedrosian laid out more of his grievances today at a news conference ... on the conduct of several county employees - ...
Flurry of same-sex weddings slows in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The rush to the altar by same-sex couples has slowed one day after gay marriage became legal in Virginia. After issuing ...
“Growing a Greener World,” airs segment on Center in the Square
The P-B-S show "Growing a Greener World," airs a segment on Roanoke tonight - and Center in the Square is a star attraction...as WFIR's Gene ...
InMotion to open 1st US plant in Virginia
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) _ InMotion has chosen Virginia as the site of its first manufacturing operation in the United States. The plant will be located ...
Ex-Rocky Mount officer fined in gun buy case
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ A former Rocky Mount police officer has been fined $400 for his role in a gun-buying scheme. James Marion Slate was ...
Poll shows Warner with 12-point lead in U.S. Senate race
A poll released Tuesday shows Democratic U.S. Senator Mark Warner leading Republican challenge Ed Gillespie, 51-39% ...
Senate candidates appear at Chamber forum
The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce called yesterday's luncheon forum "Making Things Better for Business," and posed questions to Warner, Republican Ed Gillespie and Libertarian ...
The two couples who challenged VA same-sex marriage ban express job and dis...
The two Virginia couples who challenged the state's same-sex marriage ban expressed joy and disbelief their long long-sought goal had come true, but supporters of ...
UPDATE: Same-sex marriages begin in the South
Tues., 10/7/14 4:48 a.m. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Gay and lesbian couples are getting legally married in the South for the first time, crossing a ...
Roanoke Police charge man with killing father; suspect had been arrested fo...
From Roanoke City Police: At 5:46 a.m. this morning, officers responded to the 1800 block of Cambridge Avenue SW to investigate a possible death. The ...
New student life center at VWCC will hold open house
The Virginia Western campus on Colonial Avenue has changed dramatically in recent years ... and now the new student life center will hold a special ...
Trucker driver charged in Route 24 crash
From Virginia State Police: Police are continuing their investigation into an early morning crash which occurred on Route 24 at the intersection of Joppa Mill ...
Independent congressional candidate battling Morgan Griffith.
There's no Democrat on the ballot but Republican Congressman Morgan Griffith does have a challenger as he seeks a third term as the 9th District ...
Chief: Aggressive search continues for UVa student
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Charlottesville's police chief says an anguished statement from the parents of a missing University of Virginia student gives searchers a clearer ...
