Virginia Tech women’s basketball stand out Elizabeth Kitley was drafted by the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas...
Arts, Leisure and Sports
There’s a new community theater in town. “Exit Pursued by a bear theatre” plans to offer 4...
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs scored two late goals in the 3rd period on Friday night in...
We are one week away from the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon weekend – “America’s Toughest Road...
The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra is offering a rare treat for the region’s music lovers. WFIR’s Denise...
Looking for something to do this weekend? A parade in downtown Roanoke is one of many artsy...
A local storytelling festival is returning for its 23rd year, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: [Click here for...
A campaign branding the Roanoke Valley as a Metro-Mountain Adventure might mean more tourism from the DC/Metro...
A Roanoke area muralist is encouraging residents to take risks when embracing their creative side. WFIR’s Clark...
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of...
The Freedom First Down by Downtown Music Festival is coming to Roanoke on Blue Ridge Marathon weekend,...
Ferrum College has accepted an invitation to join Conference Carolinas effective July 1, 2025. The Conference Carolinas Board of...
A new era in Virginia Tech Women’s basketball started today as the Hokies welcomed Megan Duffy as...
If you’ve been on the Roanoke River Greenway recently you may have noticed a trend – more...
Colleges in Southwest Virginia are hosting eclipse viewing events such as Roanoke College, Radford University, and Virginia...