At least two killed after two bombs go off during Boston Marathon
UPDATE: Authorities say at least two people have been killed and more than 20 are injured after two explosions during marathon. BOSTON (AP) _ Two explosions ...
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BREAKING NEWS: Two explosions at Boston marathon finish line
BOSTON (AP) _ Two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon have resulted in injuries. Bloody spectators were being carried Monday to the ...
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Mall shooting suspect arraigned in first court appearance
The man charged with shooting two people Friday at the New River Valley Mall made his first court appearance today. 18-year-old Neil MacInnis was brought ...
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Fed funding cuts appear certain, amount uncertain as Roanoke City Council b...
City Manager Chris Morrill and his staff will present their proposed budget to City Council later today. It totals about $260 million, and it comes ...
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Coming soon: noisy cicadas
The noise level is about to go up across Virginia. WFIR's Timothy Martin says some creatures underground will soon emerge for one last hurrah. Cicadas-Back ...
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Updated: Suspect identified in NRV Mall shootings
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (AP) _ A student who hid from a gunman as he shot two women at a southwest Virginia community college says he attempted ...
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Police: Louisiana fugitive suspected of stealing car in Salem
Police say a fugitive is suspected of stealing a Salem car -- and they are asking you to be on the lookout. Police say it ...
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TAP: federal cuts will curtail its programs to help many escape poverty
A Roanoke agency that serves many lower-income area residents says looming federal budget cuts will severely impact its ability to deliver services. TAP -- Total ...
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New abortion clinic regulations coming
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Board of Health has given final approval to strict new regulations that abortion-rights supporters claim would force most of ...
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Latest use for developer Ed Walker’s latest project: shared office space...
Roanoke developer Ed Walker has almost filled his latest residential project, and he hopes to take care of the rest by helping small businesses get ...
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Thousands to “Race for the Cure” in Roanoke
Runners and walkers from around the the Roanoke Valley will come together this weekend for the 4th annual Virginia Blue Ridge Race for the Cure ...
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Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op prepares to open Market Square store
The Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op is just a few weeks away from opening a second store, this one in the Market Square area. The plan ...
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Students to get first-hand look at the Smart Road
High school students from around the region will attend an open house today at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute..to get a first-hand look at the ...
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Environmentalists link auto, coal power plant emissions to severe VA storms...
Virginia environmental activists say man-made global warming is responsible for a growing number and intensity of storms -- including many that strike Virginia. They are ...
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Parkway prepares for summer with reduced staffing, facilities cutbacks
The Blue Ridge Parkway is preparing for a summer season under sequestration budget cuts, and visitors may notice the impact at times. In our region, ...
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Renovated Center in the Square to reopen May 18, still looking for rooftop ...
Center in the Square is getting set to re-open next month, and while almost everything going pretty much as planned, there are no takers yet ...
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Debit card problems resolved for some Virginia taxpayers
The Virginia Department of Taxation has resolved some issues involving the new tax refund debit cards. WFIR's Timothy Martin reports. Tax-Card-Problems Wrap 1-WEB ...
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Volunteers need more than two hours to rescue man who fell down bluff
Botetourt County volunteers needed more than two hours to rescue a man who fell more than 30 feet down a bluff near Eagle Rock. Crews ...
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One year after Heather Hodges disappeared, investigators say leads still co...
It's been exactly one year since a young Franklin County mother was last seen alive. Heather Hodges was 22 years old, last seen at her ...
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SCAM ALERT: scammers now using Virginia Lottery name to get your informatio...
The Virginia Lottery wants you to be wary of calls and e-mails promising big bucks! WFIR's Timothy Martin reports. Lottery-Scam Wrap 11-WEB Click here for more information ...
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