Members of an astronomy club hope an eclipse viewing party in Roanoke, allows those who attend to understand the significance of the event. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more.

8-21 Market Square Eclipse Event Wrap-WEB

It’s a bird, it’s a plane — it’s the Virginia Vintage Comic Book Show which is set to take place this weekend at the Salem Civic Center. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more.

8-14 Virginia Vintage Comic Book Show Wrap-WEB

The Salem Farmers Market will host a cooking demonstration by a local chef to celebrate National Farmers Market Week. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more.

8-11 The Chef’s Circle Wrap-WEB

Developers of the West Salem Body Shop will hold a public meeting tomorrow to discuss the building’s future. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more.8-2 West Salem Body Shop Wrap-WEB

Like summer temperatures, the number of drivers in Virginia rescued by AAA Mid-Atlantic is on the rise.  A recent AAA survey found that since Memorial Day, more than 68,000 motorists in Virginia have called them for assistance to deal with maintenance issues. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more.

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The son of a World War II Medal of Honor winner who’s life inspired an Oscar nominated movie, will speak today at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. 7-4 Desmond Doss Jr Speech Wrap-WEB

As the Fourth of July approaches, a Virginia Tech Professor is stressing the importance of fire-works safety. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more.

7-3 Fire Work Safety Wrap-WEB

The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce and regional business leaders came together yesterday to discuss the importance of natural gas in the Commonwealth. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more.

6-30 Regional Chamber Natural Gas Meeting Wrap-Web

Students will have the opportunity to work with entrepreneurs and gain real life business experience during an innovation challenge at Roanoke College. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more.6-19 Roanoke College Innovation Challenge Wrap-Web

WFIR’s political analyst believes the recent shooting at a Congressional baseball practice will do little to ease polarization in the country. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more.

6-16 Political Rhetoric Wrap- WEB