Thanksgiving is almost here and for the past 20 years that also means the Drumstick Dash on...
Local Government, Civic Affairs and Education
Historic tax credits and American Rescue Plan funds will help Restoration Housing turn a fire-damaged late 1800’s...
The newest member of the Roanoke County School Board says he wants to build bridges that allow...
The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce is working with Feeding Southwest Virginia and the Governor’s Virginia Cares...
Botetourt County is celebrating its volunteers by encouraging its residents to shoutout the community’s helpers. As WFIR’s...
Lawson, a real estate development firm out of Norfolk, is building a second affordable housing development in...
There’s ongoing uncertainty these days for non-profit agencies and organizations that count to some extent on federal...
Voters across the Roanoke Valley cast their ballots Tuesday, revealing a distinct political divide between the city...
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Voters will soon learn the results of election races across the Commonwealth, including Delegate District 40 where...
Democrat Abigail Spanberger holds a 10-point lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears (51%-41%) in the November election for...
The House of Delegates voted along party lines today to advance a constitutional amendment that would allow...
Two local nonprofit organizations are teaming up to provide Roanoke children with a safe space to celebrate...
Roanoke County Public Schools celebrated the completion this morning of a renovation and expansion project at W.E....
There’s been an elephant in the room in Roanoke – and it might just be wearing...