Virginia Tech marks start of drone research

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) _ State and federal leaders are marking the start of research on unmanned aircraft systems being done at Virginia Tech. Federal Aviation ...

FBI agent testifies about ex-governor’s debts

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ An FBI agent has testified that former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, once had more than $90,000 in ...

Gov. creates new workforce initiative

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Gov. Terry McAuliffe is creating a new workforce development initiative with a focus on helping military veterans find jobs. McAuliffe signed ...

Mayor testifies about ex-Virginia governor’s loan

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell revised a mortgage refinance application to disclose two loans from a wealthy businessman three days after ...

A Va. Tech study suggests employers may have to make accomodations for obes...

U.S. workplaces may need to consider ergonomic changes to combat fatigue in workers that are obese. So claims a new Virginia Tech study that tested ...

Court ruling means VA same-sex marriages could begin by next Wednesday

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A federal appeals court has denied a request to delay its ruling striking down Virginia's same-sex marriage ban. A panel of ...

Mayor testifies about ex-Virginia governor’s loan

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia Beach Mayor William Sessoms says former Gov. Bob McDonnell never mentioned debts to a wealthy businessman in his application to ...

2 Virginia agencies to coordinate fracking reviews

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Two state agencies will coordinate their reviews of potential permits for hydraulic fracking for natural gas in Virginia's coastal plain. Gov ...

Centra to hold 2 forums on health care in Bedford

BEDFORD, Va. (AP) _ Centra is holding two public forums in Bedford this month to address the future of health care in the community. The ...

Robin Williams’ death puts spotlight on depression

The apparent suicide of Robin Williams is shining a spotlight on depression and mental illness. Officials say it appears he took his own life, after ...

Community Health resources like New Horizons in the spotlight

Its "National Health Center Week," and New Horizons Healthcare in Roanoke is celebrating with a special event this afternoon. WFIR's Gene Marrano has that story: ...

Salem Police Chief set to retire after 37 1/2 years on the force

Salem's police chief is preparing to retire later this year, after serving in every capacity on the force for more than 37 years. Jeff Dudley ...

Mayor testifying in former Virginia governor trial

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia Beach Mayor William Sessoms will be on the stand when the corruption trial of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and ...

Virginia Tech to showcase drone research

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) _ State and federal leaders are visiting Virginia Tech to discuss research being done on unmanned aircraft systems. Officials say Federal Aviation ...

Va. agency studying wildlife patterns, road safety

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Department of Transportation is working to make roads safer for both wildlife and motorists. The agency's research division is ...

Police dog helps officers find convenience store armed robbery suspects

From Roanoke City Police: On August 12, 2014 at approximately 3:40 a.m, the Roanoke Police Department responded to the 7-11 located at 2933 Williamson Rd., ...

Spielberg encounter described at ex-governor trial

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A doctor has testified that the businessman who is a key figure in former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's corruption trial tried ...

Juror replaced in former Virginia governor’s trial

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ One of the jurors in the public corruption trial of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, has been ...

Roanoke City Schools holds annual Convocation

Roanoke City Schools held its annual Convocation yesterday at the Civic Center - a pep rally of sorts for educators before the new school year ...

Board of Supervisors will hear from proponents of broadband

There's been some push-back from Roanoke County about spending money to lay fiber-optic cable for better broadband service. At a work session today the Board ...