Former Congressman Caldwell Butler dies
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ Caldwell Butler, a five-term Republican congressman from Virginia who voted for President Richard Nixon's impeachment, has died. Former Virginia attorney general ...
Jury chosen in former Va. gov’s corruption trial
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A jury has been selected for the corruption trial of a former Virginia governor and his wife. The jury of eight ...
Floyd Fest made a strong comeback says co-founder
Good weather ... improved shuttle service from remote lots - and more elbow room ... Floyd Fest made a strong comeback this year according to ...
Not yet clear: whether, when same-sex marriage ceremonies might begin in VA
Same-sex marriage supporters are rejoicing, but advocates of Virginia's same-sex marriage ban say "not so fast" after a federal appeals court ruled the ban violates ...
Roanoke police seek bank robber; suspect may have bandaged neck
From Roanoke Police: On July 28, 2014 at 9:21 a.m. Roanoke Police were dispatched to the 600 block of 9th Avenue SE, the Carter Bank ...
US court: Va. gay marriage ban unconstitutional
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A federal appeals court has struck down Virginia's same-sex marriage ban. A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of ...
Roanokers can weigh in on proposed EPA limits
State Senator John Edwards and officials from several health organizations urged Roanoke area residents this morning to weigh in the EPA website about limits being ...
McDonnell, wife go on trial in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Jury selection is on the agenda for opening day in the corruption trial of a former Virginia governor and his wife ...
VA private colleges join forces this week to attract future students
22 private colleges and universities in Virginia are rolling out a special one-week welcome mat for high school students and their families. Many campuses have ...
Roanoke County honored for technology services
Roanoke County recently received first place honors among counties with a population of up to 150,000 for its technological services. The county's interactive Geographic Information ...
UPDATE: Accident blocking I81 North in Botetourt County
Update 8:50 a.m. News Release from the Virginia Department of Transportation: TRAFFIC ALERT: EMERGENCY ASPHALT REPAIRS WILL KEEP NORTHBOUND I-81 LANES NEAR MILE MARKER 167 ...
UPDATE: Tractor trailer accident blocking I81 South in Montgomery Co.
Update 8:44 a.m. Traffic is now moving again on Interstate 81 South at mile marker 119.8 in Montgomery County. The right shoulder is blocked ...
Parks & Arts continues Saturday
The fourth in the Parks and Arts series is happening this weekend at Roanoke's newest park. WFIR's Kelsea Pieters has the details: 07-24PAWRAP1-WEB Click HERE ...
Clay Goodman calling it quits as Roanoke County administrator
Roanoke County is searching for a new administrator now that Clay Goodman is stepping down next week after five years in the position. He took ...
Copperhead snakes have been making daytime appearances
Copperhead snakes are typically nocturnal - but several have been spotted out and about during the day around Roanoke. Snake expert Jason Regel says it's ...
New poll reveals how Virginians feel about medicaid expansion
The latest public opinion poll from the Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research reveals that Virginians are split over how they feel about ...
Majority of medical bills are inaccurate says Roanoke business owner
8 out of 10 bills for healthcare services that are reviewed by Medical Recovery Services are inaccurate - and that's led to growth for a ...
Poll shows Warner with comfortable lead
The latest public opinion poll from Roanoke College's Institute for Policy and Opinion Research reveals that Incumbent Senator Mark Warner maintains a comfortable 25-point lead ...
Roanoke police seek suspect in report of “suspicious activity”
From Roanoke City Police Department on Wed., 07/23/2014 2:23 PM: On July 22, 2014 at 11:18 a.m. Roanoke Police were called to the 1600 block of ...
Update: two partially decomposed bodies found at Bedford County home
UPDATE: Wed., 7/23/14 5:25 a.m. From the Bedford County Sheriff's Office: The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the death of the two victims ...
