Six-year transportation funding plan approved; see list of Roanoke area pro...
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Commonwealth Transportation Board has approved a final six-year, $13.1 billion transportation blueprint for Virginia. The board met Wednesday in Richmond ...
Renovations at the RAC may cause temporary inconvenience
The Roanoke Athletic Club is undergoing eight months of renovations which may inconvenience some members -- for a while. And that's where co-owned facilities in ...
Jobs waiting for Miller-Motte students
The job market is good for graduates of Miller-Motte Technical College...that was the word at a career fair yesterday. Miller-Motte - located inside Tanglewood Mall ...
Deeds urges McAuliffe to make line-item budget veto
State Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Bath County, is urging Gov. Terry McAuliffe to make a line-item budget veto. Deeds recommends that the Democratic governor strip from ...
Livable Roanoke Valley holds summit
The Livable Roanoke Valley coalition is wrapping up a year of surveys and public meetings with a summit on June 25th...the coalition has used on-line ...
Goodlatte challenger wants immigration opened and drug use decriminalized
Congressman Bob Goodlatte faces a November challenge from a Libertarian. Will Hammer wants the U.S. to open its immigration policy, reduce its global military reach, ...
Roanoke Valley Horse show is at Salem Civic Center
The Roanoke Valley Horse Show is at the Salem Civic Center through Saturday. This is the 43rd year for the show, making it the longest ...
Ex-Va. governor makes 1st remarks since indictment
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Former Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell says he is grateful for the ongoing support of his friends following his indictment on corruption ...
Fredericksburg man announces US Senate bid
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A Fredericksburg man says he's mounting a write-in campaign as an independent for the U.S. Senate. Brad Froman said in a ...
U.S., SunTrust announce nearly $1B settlement
WASHINGTON (AP) _ SunTrust has reached a nearly $1 billion settlement with the government to resolve allegations that it underwrote and provided risky mortgage loans ...
Brat makes 1st appearance since beating Cantor
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ In his first public appearance since his primary victory against House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, Republican Dave Brat says he will ...
Salem Police: watch out for phone scammer posing as utility collections age...
Tues., June 17, 2014 From Salem Police: The Salem Police Department has received at least one complaint regarding a telephone scam where the caller is ...
The “Bedford Artisan Trail” getting ready for official debut
More than 80 arts and cultural institutions in the area have signed on to become part of the "Bedford Artisan Trail", which makes its official ...
Smith Mountain Lake seeks help with 50th anniversary
Smith Mountain Lake is looking ahead to its golden anniversary. The lake reached full pond in March of 1966. Officials are asking for your help ...
Fighting in Iraq may impact what you pay at the pump this summer
The large-scale fighting that has overtaken parts of Iraq in recent days may impact what you pay at the pump for the rest of the ...
Ever thought about starting a neighborhood watch?
There are almost 50 neighborhood watches operating in Roanoke ... the newest in southwest city near Virginia Western Community College. WFIR's Gene Marrano reports: 06-16 ...
School safety a major issue at leadership conference
A school safety expert told Roanoke City administrators last week that their biggest issue may not involve a shooter on campus. At a leadership summit ...
Va.’s oldest military high school gets makeover
WAYNESBORO, Va. (AP) _ Virginia's oldest military high school is getting a makeover. Renovation work began at Fishburne Military School about 18 months ago. Some ...
Workers at Salem tire plant have new contract
SALEM, Va. (AP) _ Union workers at Yokohama Tire Co.'s plant in Salem have a new four-year contract. Media outlets say Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia ...
Staunton Libertarian to face Goodlatte in the fall
Libertarian Will Hammer says the state board of elections has confirmed him as a candidate for the 6th Congressional District. Hammer says his name will ...
