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Texas school district bans Virginia flag image from student lesson over exposed breast on state seal

Ian Price April 18, 2025

A school district outside of Houston, Texas, has pulled an online civics lesson about Virginia from its...

Virginia Tech holds annual remembrance for victims of April 16 tragedy

Ian Price April 16, 2025

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFIR) — Virginia Tech is observing the 18th anniversary of the April 16, 2007 mass...

Appeals court overturns Franklin County man’s felony conviction for killing dogs TERRY EUGENE MICHEL

Appeals court overturns Franklin County man’s felony conviction for killing dogs

Ian Price April 16, 2025

A Virginia appeals court has overturned the felony animal cruelty convictions of a Franklin County man who...

Integer to expand in Salem, bringing 83 new advanced manufacturing jobs work jobs generic

Integer to expand in Salem, bringing 83 new advanced manufacturing jobs

Ian Price April 15, 2025

SALEM, Va. (WFIR) — Integer, a global manufacturer of medical device components, has announced plans to expand...

Wawa confirms Roanoke and Salem stores as Sheetz marks workplace milestone ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Wawa confirms Roanoke and Salem stores as Sheetz marks workplace milestone

Ian Price April 2, 2025

ROANOKE, Va. (WFIR) — Wawa is officially expanding into Southwest Virginia, with confirmed locations coming to both...

Roanoke Parks and Recreation announces packed calendar for April 2025

Ian Price April 1, 2025

ROANOKE, Va. (WFIR) – Roanoke Parks and Recreation is launching into April with a full lineup of...

Massive quake hits Myanmar and Thailand; over 1,000 dead, aid urgently needed Myanmar Earthquake 5

Massive quake hits Myanmar and Thailand; over 1,000 dead, aid urgently needed

Ian Price March 28, 2025

March 29, 2025 | WFIR News Staff The death toll from Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar...

HomeTrust Bank stock moves to New York Stock Exchange, local branches remain unchanged Stock Market New York Stock Exchange

HomeTrust Bank stock moves to New York Stock Exchange, local branches remain unchanged

Ian Price March 28, 2025

HomeTrust Bank has changed where its stock is traded—moving from the Nasdaq to the New York Stock...

Teen runner slashed in face during daylight attack; Roanoke man arrested John Elmore Jr.

Teen runner slashed in face during daylight attack; Roanoke man arrested

Ian Price March 26, 2025

ROANOKE, Va. (WFIR) — A 15-year-old boy is recovering after a disturbing daylight attack while running with...

Kaine demands answers after war plans leaked in group chat Classified Leaks

Kaine demands answers after war plans leaked in group chat

Ian Price March 25, 2025

Virginia U.S. Senator Tim Kaine and 13 of his Senate colleagues are demanding answers from President Donald...

Ice bumper cars and public skating return to Berglund Center wfir-roanoke-city 400x300

Ice bumper cars and public skating return to Berglund Center

Ian Price March 19, 2025

ROANOKE, Va. (March 19, 2025) – The Berglund Center is bringing back a fan-favorite winter experience this...

Major road work projects and closures impacting Southwest Virginia this week Traffic Alert

Major road work projects and closures impacting Southwest Virginia this week

Ian Price March 10, 2025

ROANOKE, Va. (March 10, 2025) – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released its latest Roadwatch...

Scam awareness tips from AARP Virginia during National Consumer Protection Week

Ian Price March 7, 2025

ROANOKE, Va. (March 8, 2025) – As National Consumer Protection Week comes to a close, AARP Virginia...

Rehabilitated Eastern screech-owl to be released in Roanoke

Ian Price March 7, 2025

ROANOKE, Va. (March 7, 2025) – After nearly four months of rehabilitation, an Eastern screech-owl is set...

Debate grows over Gus Nicks Boulevard lane reconfiguration project Traffic generic

Debate grows over Gus Nicks Boulevard lane reconfiguration project

Ian Price March 7, 2025

ROANOKE, Va. (March 7, 2025) – The ongoing Gus Nicks Boulevard Lane Reconfiguration Demonstration Project has drawn...