Appalachian Power warns about payment scam
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — Appalachian Power is warning small business customers in Virginia about a scam. The utility says some businesses have received calls from ...
Ex-Va. governor: CEO’s loans not inappropriate
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell says he took a second loan from a wealthy businessman because it was offered. McDonnell testified ...
Time is running out for Science Fair entries
The first-ever Virginia Science Festival is taking shape in Roanoke and Blackburg ... and this is the last week to submit entries for consideration. WFIR's ...
Kings Dominion to expand water park
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Kings Dominion plans to expand its 20-acre water park for its 2015 season. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports the amusement park will ...
Warner agrees to campaign debates, forums
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mark Warner has agreed to appear in eight joint public forums with Republican rival Ed Gillespie. Of those eight ...
Cox extending and expanding Connect2Compete
Cox Communications is extending and expanding its Connect2Compete broadband adoption program. It offers $9.95 a month internet service to low-income families with K-12 students, to ...
After emotional day, former governor back on stand
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ After an emotional day of testimony, former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell will be back on the stand in his public corruption ...
Wing Fest about more than just spicy chicken and music
Roanoke's fifth annual Wing Fest tomorrow at Elmwood Park is about more than just spicy chicken and music ... its a major fundraiser for Brain ...
Emergency response drill today in a public building; not a school, but a li...
Schools everywhere conduct emergency response drills, and now, they're coming to public libraries, Roanoke County library officials say disruptive situations can arise in any public ...
Ex-Va. sheriff indicted on felony charges
FINCASTLE, Va. (AP) — A former sheriff in Botetourt County has been indicted on felony charges related to his operation of a private investigation firm ...
For second time in five weeks, robbery of food delivery driver on same Roan...
Roanoke Police report a second robbery of a food delivery driver in recent weeks at an apartment complex between Wasena and Grandin Village. Police say ...
Sexual assault task force created for Va. colleges
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A task force to combat sexual assaults on Virginia's college campuses has been created by Gov. Terry McAuliffe. McAuliffe signed an ...
McDonnell testifies about troubled marriage
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Jurors saw a forlorn email former Gov. Bob McDonnell wrote to his wife three years ago trying to save his marriage, ...
“Parks and Arts” program features Roanoke Symphony Orchestra
The music created for movie blockbusters by composer John Williams is in the spotlight on Sunday as part of Roanoke's "Parks and Arts" program. WFIR's ...
Central Va. non-profit needs supplies for Iraqi and Syrian refugees
News Release Gleaning For The World Expanding Collection Points To Roanoke August 19, 2014 | Concord, VA– Gleaning For The World is providing humanitarian assistance ...
Va. AG calls for quick action on marriage equality
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring is calling for the U.S. Supreme Court to act quickly on marriage equality in the Commonwealth. This follows Wednesday's last-minute ...
Substance abuse and depression are often intertwined says local agency
Substance abuse and depression are often intertwined ... that may have been the case in the recent suicide of actor and comedian Robin Williams. WFIR's ...
Virginia Western boosts athletic program with several goals in mind
Virginia Western Community College is announcing a new step today in efforts to boost its athletic program -- and create a more full-college experience. The ...
Va. communities get grants for learning centers
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Communities across Virginia are getting funding to help offer tutoring and other educational services to students and their families. The Virginia ...
Virginia gets NASA funding for STEM education
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia is sharing more than $17.3 million from NASA to increase student and faculty engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics ...
