McDonnell defense fund raises another $93,000
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The legal defense fund for former Gov. Bob McDonnell is reporting that it raised $93,000 during the second quarter of this ...
Magazine ranks Roanoke Memorial Hospital among best in Virginia
U.S. News and World Report ranks Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital as fourth best across Virginia -- among the 129 hospitals statewide. Factors in the magazine's ...
How to get your free VA highway map
Virginia has printed about two million copies of the updated official highway map. Greg Bilyeu, Communication Manager with the Virginia Department of Transportation, says in this ...
More than 200 new furniture jobs coming to SW VA
From Governor McAuliffe's office: Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Vanguard Furniture, a high-end upholstery producer, will invest $550,000 to establish its first Virginia household ...
UPDATE: Suspect hurt in Roanoke Co. officer-involved shooting
Updated: 7/15/14, 5:24 a.m. Roanoke County police say a man went to the hospital last night, after an officer-involved shooting at Friendship Retirement Community. Police ...
TAP’s “Fathers First” is having an open house
Better fathers have a better chance of being more of a factor in their children's lives. That's the idea behind TAP's "Fathers First" program, which ...
Botetourt Co. accepting applications Capital Improvement Incentive Fund
Botetourt County's Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department is accepting applications for this year's Capital Improvement Incentive Fund. WFIR's Kelsea Pieters has more on what it ...
Salem Fair sees record breaking attendance and revenue
Record numbers at the Salem Fair. WFIR intern reporter Alexis Manley has the story. 07-14 Fair Voicer-WEB ...
A second chance when returning to the work force for many
Roanoke area employers have an opportunity to learn about the benefits of hiring those with criminal backgrounds. WFIR Intern Reporter Alexis Manley has more: 07-11 ...
UPDATE: AMBER Alert canceled for missing Pittsylvania Co. teen
Update Mon., 7/14/14 5:00 a.m. Three people are charged in the abduction of a Pittsylvania County teen, after authorities issued an AMBER Alert Saturday night ...
Roanoke day camp aims to empower girls through music
A one-week day camp in Roanoke hopes to help girls develop self-confidence and learn how to express themselves. More from WFIR's Starr Anderson. 07-14 Girls Rock ...
Local educators part of Standards of Learning Innovation Committee.
Salem's school superintendent and two other local educators head to Richmond tomorrow for the first meeting of Governor McAuliffe's Standards of Learning Innovation Committee. WFIR's ...
Virginia could lead the way in offshore wind power
Offshore wind power could provide Virginia with enough energy to power seven hundred thousand homes. WFIR intern reporter Alexis Manley has the story: 07-11 Catching ...
Valley Metro rolls out new buses
Valley Metro showed off one of its 9 new buses this morning. 3.5 million dollars in federal, state and local grants paid for the "clean ...
Local events promotion company brings Burger Fest 2014 to Roanoke
The owners of Big Lick Entertainment hope to bring the community together with a new event in downtown Roanoke. The details from WFIR's Starr Anderson ...
Wizard of Oz comes to Roanoke
To honor the 75th anniversary of film The Wizard of Oz Mill Mountain Theater is producing its own version of the story. WFIR's Starr Anderson ...
“New” Peaks of Otter celebrates anniversary
A year ago tomorrow the Delaware North Companies reopened the Peaks of Otter Lodge ... they will celebrate that "rebirth" with a special anniversary celebration ...
History Museum of Western Virginia is “Puttin on the Ritz”
The Historic Museum of Western Virginia is opening a new exhibit tommorow. The exhibit is called 'Puttin on the Ritz" and will explore what life ...
Residents have the opportunity to get free legal advice
The Roanoke Bar Association will give you the chance to ask local lawyers any legal questions free of charge. WFIR's Starr Anderson has the details ...
Lane closure affecting traffic on Interstate 81 North in Roanoke Co.
UPDATE: Road reopened to traffic. VDOT says construction on Interstate 81 North in Roanoke County is affecting the morning commute. The left northbound lane is ...
