Scouts want big send-off for D-day vets
At Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport yesterday hundreds greeted aging D-Day veterans, deplaning before they headed to the National D-Day Memorial for a 70th anniversary observance. Now ...
D-Day Memorial prepares for thousands of visitors
BEDFORD, Va. (AP) _ Organizers are expecting up to 10,000 visitors to attend the National D-Day Memorial's events marking the invasion's 70th anniversary. Today is ...
Leaders ask governor to tackle heroin use in Va.
BRISTOL, Va. (AP) _ State leaders are asking Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe to establish a statewide task force to tackle growing heroin use in the ...
GOP to select Senate candidate this weekend in Roanoke
Republicans from across Virginia are converging on Roanoke this weekend to select their U.S. Senate candidate. Four people are seeking the nomination, and former GOP ...
Roanoke County prepares one-day “prize patrol” for residents who recycle...
Roanoke County wants to encourage residents to recycle more, and tomorrow, the county offers an incentive to those who do. You could win a prize ...
Roanoke Police charge convenience store owners with buying, reselling stole...
From Roanoke City Police: A large scale initiative is underway to focus on the reduction of shoplifting offenses in the city. This initiative will include ...
D-Day vets arrive at Roanoke Airport
Hundreds of well-wishers gathered at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport this morning as dozens of World War Two D-Day veterans deplaned from an "Honor Flight" on their ...
RCPS brings high school graduations to loved ones who cannot attend
Roanoke County Public Schools will stream graduation ceremonies for friends and family to watch from home. This is the fifth straight year a live streaming ...
Jim Sears returns to helm at Center in the Square
Center in the Square President Barry Henderson is stepping down after less than six months on the job. Center in the Square says Jim Sears ...
Troutville Trail Days return
Troutville welcomes Appalachian Trail through-hikers this weekend for it's third annual "Troutville Trail Days." Tomorrow through Sunday, the town invites A.T. hikers and everyone else, ...
Virginia Congressional delegation calls for task force to fight spread of h...
Twelve members of Virginia's Congressional delegation are calling on Governor Terry McAuliffe to address what they say is a growing epidemic of heroin in Virginia. The ...
House GOP warns of cuts to education funding
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia House Republicans say a budget stalemate could lead to $340 million in cuts to local school districts and a freeze ...
D-Day veterans converge on region for 70th anniversary observance
Hundreds of D-Day veterans are converging on the region today in advance of tomorrow's 70th anniversary observance in Bedford. National D-Day Memorial officials say it ...
Republican Convention comes to Roanoke on Saturday
The state Republican Convention comes to Roanoke on Saturday ... choosing a candidate to run against incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Warner. WFIR's Gene Marrano ...
Va. official: CSX inspector found track defect
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A state official says a CSX inspection found a defect in a railroad track the day before an oil train derailed ...
Va. board to hear from activists on abortion regs
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The debate over new abortion clinic regulations is restarting at the Virginia Board of Health. Gov. Terry McAuliffe last month directed ...
McAuliffe creates VA energy council
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Gov. Terry McAuliffe has established the Virginia Energy Council to develop an energy strategy for the state. The governor issued an ...
Postal Service to pay fine for underground tank violation at Cave Spring
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The U.S. Postal Service has settled alleged underground storage tank violations at five facilities in Virginia. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ...
Golf tournament to benefit region’s veterans
You can compete for a $10,000 hole-in-one contest and many other prizes while helping veterans in our region. WFIR Intern Reporter Alexis Manley has more ...
“Race for Open Space” supports Blue Ridge Land Conservancy
Local runners can try a unique race on Saturday morning ... this time to support the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy. The 6th annual Race for ...
