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After Hanukkah attack in Australia, Radford political science chair weighs in on rising antisemitism Chapman-Rackaway Radford - resize

After Hanukkah attack in Australia, Radford political science chair weighs in on rising antisemitism

Web Staff December 17, 2025

As the world grapples with the aftermath of Sunday’s mass shooting at a Hanukkah event in Australia,...

Center in the Square is turning 42 CIS

Center in the Square is turning 42

Denise Membreno December 10, 2025

A Downtown Roanoke Attraction is turning 42 and getting a little work down to keep it fresh. ...

Nutcracker on stage this weekend

Denise Membreno December 10, 2025

The curtain goes up this weekend on another holiday tradition. The Southwest Virginia Ballet’s presentation of the...

It’s time for Dickens of a Christmas

It’s time for Dickens of a Christmas

Denise Membreno December 5, 2025

The Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas starts tonight. For the next three Fridays downtown Roanoke will...

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Roanoke County awards $108,000 in BEAP grants

Denise Membreno December 5, 2025

More than a dozen Roanoke County businesses got a boost from the county. As WFIR’s Denise Allen...

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Get ready to shop locally

Denise Membreno November 28, 2025

Small businesses are what make a community unique. While shoppers are out looking for Black Friday deals,...

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What is Brown Friday?

Denise Membreno November 26, 2025

The day after Thanksgiving maybe Black Friday for retailers, but for plumbers it’s Brown Friday, a busy...

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State Police Obtain Warrants for Missing Football Coach

Clark Palmer November 25, 2025

The Virginia State Police obtained 10 warrants for a missing high school football coach Monday, November 24,...

Roanoke City Police partner with US Marshals Service for warrant operation Police_Generic

Roanoke City Police partner with US Marshals Service for warrant operation

Clark Palmer November 21, 2025

The Roanoke Police Department (RPD) partnered with the U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Task Force to...

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Warner speaks on Epstein files and national security

Denise Membreno November 21, 2025

Now that President Trump has signed the bill to release the Epstein files, the Justice Department has...

Are you interested in an RSO inclusive adult ensemble?

Denise Membreno November 20, 2025

The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra is calling on adults who play an instrument for a special new program. ...

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Vinton Cafe opens inside former Our Daily Bread building

Clark Palmer November 11, 2025

The Vinton Café has officially moved into the building that was once home to Our Daily Bread...

Drive-through food drive Friday Salem Roanoke County Chamber

Drive-through food drive Friday

Denise Membreno November 11, 2025

The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce is working with Feeding Southwest Virginia and the Governor’s Virginia Cares...

#BOCOGrateful celebrates Botetourt County volunteers

Denise Membreno November 11, 2025

Botetourt County is celebrating its volunteers by encouraging its residents to shoutout the community’s helpers. As WFIR’s...

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New affordable housing coming to Roanoke Area

Denise Membreno November 10, 2025

Lawson, a real estate development firm out of Norfolk, is building a second affordable housing development in...