“Rally for Road Safety” at Tanglewood Mall this Saturday
May is "National Bike Month" ... among the local events taking place is a "Rally for Road Safety" at Tanglewood Mall this Saturday, from 10-am ...
Do you know this suspect?
Roanoke police are looking for a credit card thief. Police say someone stole a credit card from an unlocked vehicle on May 4th. They've released ...
Bedrosian demonstrates support for Christian prayers
Roanoke County Supervisor Al Bedrosian is demonstrating his support for Christian prayers at board meetings by staying seated during non-sectarian prayer. WFIR’s Velvet Hall has ...
Both sides now wait for appeals court judges to rule on VA same-sex marriag...
A potentially landmark gay marriage case is now in the hands of a federal appeals court in Richmond. Same sex marriage supporters say the issue ...
Local Colors returns this weekend
The annual Local Colors returns for its 24th year this Saturday at Elmwood Park. More than 80 countries and cultures are featured. WFIR's Gene Marrano ...
UPDATE: Vinton road reopens after waste cooking oil spill
UPDATE Tue., May 13, 2014 11:56 pm: Per Police, Vinyard Rd. in the Town of Vinton is now back open to traffic ...
Newest Roanoke community garden taking shape
The Roanoke Community Garden Association is partnering with Goodwill Industries of the Valleys for its newest public garden. A 3-acre parcel acquired by Goodwill at ...
New incentive program called “Recycle and Win” launched
Roanoke City and other localities are teaming up with Coca-Cola and Kroger over the next six months, after launching a new incentive program called "Recycle ...
Applause, jeers for McAuliffe decision to review abortion clinic regulation...
Pro-choice advocates applaud Governor McAuliffe for ordering a review of abortion clinic regulations that took effect under the McDonnell administration, but pro-life advocates say the ...
VWCC hosts manufacturing summit tomorrow
It's an attempt to draw academia closer to the real needs of the local manufacturers ... Virginia Western Community College hosts a regional summit tomorrow, ...
Glenvar school bus involved in PM accident; police say no students hurt
Roanoke County Police say a school bus carrying Glenvar Middle and High School students home today was involved in a minor accident shortly after leaving ...
Hamlar will challenge Ralph Smith for State Senate seat
He's announcing a run for state senate a year-and-a-half ahead of the 20-15 election...but Democrat Michael Hamlar made it official today - the funeral home ...
Al Bedrosian speaks his mind
Roanoke County supervisor Al Bedrosian made it clear at a noon news conference today - he will continue to speak his mind...even if he is ...
Radford tuition, mandatory fees rising almost 5%
RADFORD, Va. (AP) The Radford University Board of Visitors has approved an across-the-board 4.8 percent increase in tuition and fees for the 2014-2015 academic year. ...
McAuliffe issues directive to review VA abortion clinic building regulation...
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe is directing the review of new abortion clinic regulations and appointing new members to the state Board ...
Virginia state police investigate balloon crash, University of Richmond mou...
Virginia state police say they have found the body of the third passenger of a hot air balloon that drifted into a power line, burst ...
Roanoke County working to bring Explore Park back to life
Roanoke County is working to bring Explore Park back to life this year, devoting much of its initial attention to a pair of buildings in ...
Trailbuilding legend will speak to Friends chapter
Retired pediatrician Bill Gordge is a legend when it comes to trailbuilding in the Roanoke Valley...tomorrow night he will talk about trail creation and maintenance ...
Feds: VMI engaged in sex discrimination
The Obama administration says it has reached an agreement with Virginia Military Institute to resolve sex-discrimination issues. The Education Department said Friday it found that ...
Governor Announces Railroad Safety and Security Taskforce
From Governor McAuliffe's office: LYNCHBURG – Today, Governor Terry McAuliffe announced the creation of the Commonwealth’s Railroad Safety and Security Taskforce. The Governor’s announcement follows ...
