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Virginians are trusting more in latest Roanoke College statewide survey

Virginians are trusting more in latest Roanoke College statewide survey

Gene Marrano January 14, 2026 0

Who do you trust? How Virginians view fairness, helpfulness and trustworthiness is on the rebound, and that’s...

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No RealID or other valid identification according to TSA? Prepare to pony up $45 per trip as of February 1 at the airport

No RealID or other valid identification according to TSA? Prepare to pony up $45 per trip as of February 1 at the airport

Gene Marrano January 14, 2026 0

Don’t have a RealID drivers license, a valid passport or military ID – and you are planning...

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Writer’s conference this weekend, 2026 Attic Productions season features 8 plays,

Writer’s conference this weekend, 2026 Attic Productions season features 8 plays,

Gene Marrano January 14, 2026 0

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of...

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Flu cases peaked locally around Christmas

Flu cases peaked locally around Christmas

Gene Marrano January 7, 2026 0

With CDC data revealing that visits to the doctor’s office for flu-like symptoms have reached a 30...

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The Exchange debuts with Grace Potter, a new exhibit at Gallery 360 and the Roanoke Regional Writers Conference

The Exchange debuts with Grace Potter, a new exhibit at Gallery 360 and the Roanoke Regional Writers Conference

Gene Marrano January 7, 2026 0

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of...

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ROA traveler numbers up; executive director on future airport expansion plans

ROA traveler numbers up; executive director on future airport expansion plans

Gene Marrano January 5, 2026 0

A record 760,000 passengers in 2024, and projected 2025 totals that will “blow those numbers out of...

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Virginia’s Democratic U.S. Senators criticize capture of Maduro

Virginia’s Democratic U.S. Senators criticize capture of Maduro

Gene Marrano January 3, 2026 0

Virginia’s two U.S. Senators are sharply criticizing President Donald Trump’s military action in Venezuela, with Tim Kaine...

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Rep. Cline issues statement of support for capture of Maduro

Rep. Cline issues statement of support for capture of Maduro

Gene Marrano January 3, 2026 0

Today, Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06) issued the following statement after the successful capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas...

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Local fitness studios and gyms often see a spike in membership every January

Local fitness studios and gyms often see a spike in membership every January

Gene Marrano January 2, 2026 0

Is this the year you *promise* to tone up and lose a few pounds? The New Year...

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AAA wants Virginians to celebrate wisely – and have a plan for NYE

AAA wants Virginians to celebrate wisely – and have a plan for NYE

Gene Marrano December 31, 2025 0

Triple-A wants Virginians to celebrate the New Year safely – and offers some sobering statistics about what...

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Blue Ridge Literacy and its students faced challenges in 2025 with shifting immigration guidelines

Blue Ridge Literacy and its students faced challenges in 2025 with shifting immigration guidelines

Gene Marrano December 31, 2025 0

Blue Ridge Literacy was founded in 1985 to strengthen those skills for adults in western Virginia. Over...

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The Exchange opens with Grace Potter on NYE, last month for Taubman ticketed exhibition in January

The Exchange opens with Grace Potter on NYE, last month for Taubman ticketed exhibition in January

Gene Marrano December 31, 2025 0

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of...

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Roanoker’s latest novel is a collaboration with his grandaughter

Roanoker’s latest novel is a collaboration with his grandaughter

Gene Marrano December 26, 2025 0

The novels of historical fiction of author Jim Sargent has spoken about with us over the years...

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Harrison Museum in soft opening mode, Taubman’s big NYE bash and still time to check out Deck the Doors at History Museum

Harrison Museum in soft opening mode, Taubman’s big NYE bash and still time to check out Deck the Doors at History Museum

Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of...

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Salem RidgeYaks GM is a Hall of Famer

Salem RidgeYaks GM is a Hall of Famer

Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0

The Salem RidgeYaks General Manager is being inducted into the Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame – and...

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