Bill Bestpitch is seeking his third consecutive term on Roanoke City Council next week — and his...
Local Government, Civic Affairs and Education
Students across the nation are continuing to advocate for changes in gun regulation, even months after the...
Responding to a post from Robert Jeffrey Jr. on the WFIR news website – denying that he...
One Roanoker out of a group who has worked for Colors VA magazine is speaking out about...
A unique fundraiser for Sabrina’s Place – a safe haven for women as they exchange or visit...
The Lead Safe program in Roanoke gets a big boost from federal funds. The story from WFIR’s...
Another dilapidated property on Patterson Avenue – this one vacant for two years – will soon provide...
In a justice system that presumes you are innocent until proven guilty, more than half of inmates...
Independent Roanoke City Council Candidate Grover Price says a task force focused on getting illegal guns off...
Roanoke County School Board has named Ken Nicely has the interim superintendent. He’ll fill the role starting...
On WFIR live in-studio this morning Roanoke City Council Candidate Robert Jeffrey Jr. refuted charges by former...
Appearing live in-studio this morning, Democratic Roanoke City Council candidate Robert Jeffrey Jr. talked about the need...
Roanoke City Council candidate Joe Cobb was at a bus stop in northwest Roanoke today – rolling...
Roanoke City’s proposed 292 million dollar budget includes money for a new emergency squad. City Manager Bob...
When Shawn Hunter stepped down as President of the Peacemakers citizen’s group in northwest Roanoke to run...