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No survivors found after plane that flew over DC and led to fighter jet scramble crashes in Virginia State News

No survivors found after plane that flew over DC and led to fighter jet scramble crashes in Virginia

AP June 5, 2023

A wayward and unresponsive business plane that flew over the nation’s capital Sunday afternoon caused the military...

Abortion plays key role in closely watched Virginia primary Across Virginia-WFIR

Abortion plays key role in closely watched Virginia primary

AP June 3, 2023

PETERSBURG, Va. (AP) — On a recent Monday afternoon, Virginia state Sen. Joe Morrissey got a warm reception as...

Miyares Sues Biden Administration Over Unlawful Open-Border Policies Jason Miyares

Miyares Sues Biden Administration Over Unlawful Open-Border Policies

Web Staff June 3, 2023

RICHMOND, VA –Attorney General Jason Miyares joined an 18-state coalition suing the Biden Administration over its proposed...

Mississippi congressman asks VA leaders to remove rainbow Pride flag Across Virginia-WFIR

Mississippi congressman asks VA leaders to remove rainbow Pride flag

AP June 3, 2023

BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi lawmaker on Friday called on veterans leaders to remove a rainbow...

NORML dispelling myths surrounding marijuana and mental health

Emma Thomas June 2, 2023

As new research comes out regarding the effects of cannabis on mental health – one organization is...

This weekend: Roanoke Lebanese Festival makes long-awaited return RoanokeLebFest

This weekend: Roanoke Lebanese Festival makes long-awaited return

Emma Thomas June 1, 2023

The Roanoke Lebanese Festival returns for its 22nd year this week. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on...

Roanoke’s first Pride Ball coming soon to the Taubman RESIZEDPrideBall

Roanoke’s first Pride Ball coming soon to the Taubman

Emma Thomas May 31, 2023

In honor of Pride Month, one local organizer is putting together an event that highlights Ballroom culture....

New CEO looks forward to the future of BGCSWVA RESIZEDRebekahMeadows

New CEO looks forward to the future of BGCSWVA

Emma Thomas May 30, 2023

A new CEO is stepping up at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia. WFIR’s Emma...

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Commonwealth’s new hazard mitigation plan emphasizes expanding equity

Emma Thomas May 30, 2023

A new plan aimed at bolstering Virginia’s resilience in the face of disasters takes a stab at...

A year in review with U.S. Attorney Kavanaugh Chris Kavanaugh - Western District

A year in review with U.S. Attorney Kavanaugh

Emma Thomas May 26, 2023

A year after committing to a new policy, the U.S. Attorney of Virginia’s Western District looks at...

Local researchers join the fight against deadly brain cancer

Emma Thomas May 23, 2023

Researchers at Virginia Tech are joining a multi-institutional team to tackle a lethal childhood brain cancer. WFIR’s...

Sen. Kaine pushing bipartisan bill targeting Fentanyl trafficking Fentayl

Sen. Kaine pushing bipartisan bill targeting Fentanyl trafficking

Emma Thomas May 22, 2023

One of Virginia’s U.S. Senators took to Fox News to discuss his new bipartisan legislation aimed at...

Find a fawn? Here’s what to do RESIZEDdonttouch

Find a fawn? Here’s what to do

Emma Thomas May 19, 2023

A wildlife rehab center is reminding people of deer “do’s” and “don’t’s” as fawn season gets underway....

Non-profit widening medication access in VA celebrates 1 million prescriptions Prescription Drugs

Non-profit widening medication access in VA celebrates 1 million prescriptions

Emma Thomas May 17, 2023

After nearly two decades in the business of getting people the medications they need, one non-profit reflects...

Moms Demand Action: Calling for an end to gun violence

Emma Thomas May 15, 2023

A gun violence activist group made waves on social media this weekend. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more...