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Attorney General Mark Herring brings his statewide Public Safety Tour to Roanoke

Gene Marrano March 27, 2014

Attorney General Mark Herring is on a public safety listening tour these days, visiting 22 localities to...

The last Class J 611 steam locomotive could be headed out for restoration soon **OLD** 611

The last Class J 611 steam locomotive could be headed out for restoration soon

Gene Marrano March 26, 2014

First-ever “Sustainable Transportation Summit” in Roanoke will focus on a range of options **OLD** wfir-link - NOT FOR NEWS STORY USE ON WEB SITE

First-ever “Sustainable Transportation Summit” in Roanoke will focus on a range of options

Gene Marrano March 25, 2014

A first-ever “Sustainable Transportation Summit” in Roanoke on Thursday will focus at a range of options –...

Local legislators are back in Richmond the week to close the deal on a budget **OLD** General-Assembly

Local legislators are back in Richmond the week to close the deal on a budget

Gene Marrano March 24, 2014

The Marginal Arts Festival returns to Roanoke for a seventh year **2014** Marginal Arts Festival

The Marginal Arts Festival returns to Roanoke for a seventh year

Gene Marrano March 24, 2014

The “Annie Strong” 5k run and 1-mile walk on March 29th is about helping a friend in need **OLD** wfir-link - NOT FOR NEWS STORY USE ON WEB SITE

The “Annie Strong” 5k run and 1-mile walk on March 29th is about helping a friend in need

Gene Marrano March 21, 2014

NCAA Division III Championships in Salem this weekend **OLD** Salem D3 MBB

NCAA Division III Championships in Salem this weekend

Gene Marrano March 21, 2014

The NCAA Division I men’s college basketball tournament will tighten its grip on people’s attention this weekend,...

Regional Chamber of Commerce holds legislative wrap-up session **OLD** General-Assembly

Regional Chamber of Commerce holds legislative wrap-up session

Gene Marrano March 20, 2014

The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce invites legislators every year after the General Assembly session is over...

“Hope is Fireproof” is the name for an American Red Cross campaign

Gene Marrano March 20, 2014

Roanoke’s newest community garden may soon take root in the Gainsboro neighborhood **OLD** Community Garden

Roanoke’s newest community garden may soon take root in the Gainsboro neighborhood

Gene Marrano March 19, 2014

Fans of the board game Scrabble will pack Fitzpatrick Hall for a good cause **OLD** wfir-link - NOT FOR NEWS STORY USE ON WEB SITE

Fans of the board game Scrabble will pack Fitzpatrick Hall for a good cause

Gene Marrano March 19, 2014

Fans of the board game Scrabble will pack Fitzpatrick Hall at Jefferson Center tomorrow night…stretching their vocabularies...

Two colleges in Roanoke make it easier to pursue a bachelor’s degree in health care fields **OLD** Jefferson College articulation

Two colleges in Roanoke make it easier to pursue a bachelor’s degree in health care fields

Gene Marrano March 18, 2014

Sentencing hearing under way for Shane Padgett; death penalty possible

Gene Marrano March 17, 2014

A sentencing hearing began today for a convicted murderer facing the death penalty. Shane Padgett plead guilty...

Brain Injury Services of Southwest Virginia holding benefit “awareness reception” **OLD** wfir-link - NOT FOR NEWS STORY USE ON WEB SITE

Brain Injury Services of Southwest Virginia holding benefit “awareness reception”

Gene Marrano March 17, 2014

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month and a non-profit that deals with that issue is holding an...

Roanokers get their first look at City Council candidates **2014** Raleigh City Council Forum

Roanokers get their first look at City Council candidates

Gene Marrano March 17, 2014

The Greater Raleigh Court Civic League’s candidate forum last Thursday gave voters in Roanoke a chance to...