America Saves Week has been going on since 2007, encouraging Americans to create better savings habits. In...
Local Government, Civic Affairs and Education
A connection between two countries and two very different groups of people fighting for their civil rights...
An organization that works to sharpen the trade skills of Virginia high school students also turns that...
Volunteers for an upcoming protest in Roanoke City say they hope the demonstration educates residents about potential...
Seconds count when someone is having a heart attack. This weekend Botetourt County Parks and Rec is...
Cuts in funding and a “pause,” in programs that help feed people around the world – and...
The Salvation Army of Roanoke’s 2024 Red Kettle Campaign goal of collecting $135,000 during the annual holiday...
A partnership between two social service non-profits and the City of Roanoke – boosted by American Rescue...
Valley Metro introduced Roanoke’s first all-electric buses at an unveiling event this morning, at the Third Street...
A Virginia Tech education expert says marginalized students should be protected in the event the US Department...
SALEM, Va. (March 19, 2025) – Roanoke College has announced a series of public events open to...
The 12th annual Backpack Run is happening this Saturday at Roanoke County’s Green Hill Park. As WFIR’s...
Roanoke residents came out to Golden Cactus Brewing to celebrate the election of Joe Cobb as Roanoke...
Downtown Roanoke Incorporated calls it the unofficial start to spring. Saturday is the Freedom First St. Patrick’s...
The head of the Virginia NAACP says he was surprised by UVA abolishing its DEI office. WFIR’s...