The City of Roanoke, United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge, and other local partners are encouraging residents...
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Roanoke County Public Schools and Carilion Clinic have announced the next step in their long-standing partnership to...
Do you know an unsung hero? Someone who normally works behind the scenes and avoids the spotlight?...
For the first time in 15 years, the Greater Roanoke and Alleghany region will have its rural...
Former Roanoke Mayor Nelson Harris says addressing homelessness requires more than just providing shelter—it demands comprehensive services...
A new playground at the Williamson Road Library Branch cut a ribbon today – the Plaza de...
#1 The Roanoke Regional Chamber, Roanoke Regional Partnership, and the Botetourt Chamber of Commerce are taking part...
#1 The fourth annual Daisy Art Parade is part of an all-day art celebration. As WFIR’s Denise...
Joy Powers hopes to pull an upset and win the 9th District Congressional seat as a Democrat...
Having a reliable water source is something many take for granted, but in recent months reports...
Like the name infers, “Do Good Days,” is just that, volunteers sent out into the Roanoke Community...
#1 The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released an updated map which shows changes in which Roanoke...
Virginia Western and Mountain Gateway Community Colleges have joined forces to save both schools and students some...
A Virginia Tech department is hosting an event Thursday with the goal of sharing stories of displacement...
A retired area pastor says he will continue advocating for harsher penalties for those who carry out...