Information session on raising chickens tonight
Roanoke residents who want to learn more about raising chickens and harvesting the eggs might benefit from a program tonight called "Chickens in the City." ...
“What’s Your Plan?” the Roanoke Prevention Alliance wants to know...
"What's Your Plan?" the Roanoke Prevention Alliance wants to know ... if you consume too much alcohol over the July 4th Weekend? An Alliance spokesman ...
Roanoke’s mayor puts law practice on “leave of absence”
Roanoke Mayor David Bowers calls it a "leave of absence", stepping aside this week from his law practice of 35 years. Bowers says at age ...
Former Va. governor opposes witness limit
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia's former governor has urged a federal judge to allow him to call up to 10 character witnesses in his corruption ...
First tenant for The Bridges redevelopment announced
Just weeks after announcing a 100 million dollar redevelopment project called "The Bridges," the first tenant has come aboard. JDSU - a telecom company based ...
Virginia officials track Tropical Storm Arthur
Virginia officials are keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Arthur as it tracks up the east coast. David Watson with the Virginia Department of Emergency ...
Pickup strikes tree; Floyd County woman killed
From Virginia State Police: Police are continuing their investigation into a fatal crash that killed a Floyd County resident yesterday afternoon around 2:30 pm on ...
Salem Fair returns for 12-day run
It's billed as the largest free gate fair in America... and today the Salem Fair returns for 12-day run...WFIR's Gene Marrano has the story: 07-02 ...
Registrar turns to animation and You Tube to get the word out on new voter ...
It's now state law: as of yesterday, you must present a valid photo ID whenever you vote in Virginia. Registrars are preparing to educate voters, ...
State Police aren’t taking a holiday during July 4th weekend
By tomorrow or Thursday many people will be on their way towards their 4th of July holiday destination ... the State Police want Virginians to ...
Motorists must now give bicyclists an extra foot of space
If you are used to driving past a bicyclist and allowing them two feet of space ... you'll need to move over a bit more ...
Cheer, jeers in VA: reaction to Supreme Court “Hobby Lobby” ruling...
Virginia women's reproductive rights advocates say the Supreme Court got it all wrong in yesterday's "Hobby Lobby" decision". But others, like Liberty University's legal arm, ...
Time running out for $1 million lottery winner to claim prize
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The Virginia Lottery says time is running out for the winner of a $1 million prize to cash in. The person ...
Bristol mayor meets in Roanoke on train service
It took many years before the impending return of passenger train service to Roanoke became a reality ... now Bristol, Virginia wants to piggyback on ...
Floyd motorcyclist killed: police say he tried to pass as pickup was turnin...
From Virginia State Police: Police are continuing their investigation into a fatal crash that killed a Floyd County resident yesterday afternoon around 6:30 pm on Route 221 approximately 3/4 ...
Roanoke Star Soccer Club heads to Sweden
Every summer since 1992, Roanoke Star Soccer Club boys and girls teams head to Gothenburg, Sweden, for a tournament that will involve 16-hundred-plus teams from ...
On the move soon: Boones Mill rail depot
This is the week that work is supposed to begin on moving the former Boones Mill rail depot -- a first step in saving it ...
Panel aims at making UVA more affordable
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ The University of Virginia is launching an effort to keep the university affordable. The work begins Friday in northern Virginia when ...
VDOT lifting lane closures for July 4th travelers
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Temporary highway lane closures will be suspended across Virginia to help Independence Day travelers reach their holiday destinations. The Virginia Department ...
McAuliffe: Fewer Va. inmates returning to prison
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Fewer Virginia inmates are being sent back to prison for new crimes committed after their release. Gov. Terry McAuliffe says the ...
