A foundation that aims to support Roanoke’s Parks Department recently celebrated the completion of its first major...
Local Government, Civic Affairs and Education
Roanoke City recently launched a new initiative to boost community engagement. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on Zencity:...
does not have a government access channel like RVTV, but starting with a public meeting on Monday...
The New River Valley is putting together a collaborative response to address the opioid crisis. WFIR’s Emma...
Half a year since a burst pipe shut down one of Roanoke County’s libraries, its doors are...
The Roanoke Parks Foundation has stepped in to help provide something new for Roanoke’s Parks and Recreation...
Salem City Manager, Jay Taliaferro, announced today that he is retiring from his current position on November...
Hired away from the Tennessee Department of Education, Lisa Coons become Virginia’s superintendent of public instruction in...
A “Motorcycle Ministry” is raising money for the medical expenses of a young girl seriously injured in...
The 6 to 3 majority conservative US Supreme Court has struck down the use of Affirmative Action...
A local museum is inviting the public to a party celebrating 40-years in the hopes of raising...
Roanoke City Public Schools is launching an updated, more user-friendly and relevant website – and a new...
Feeding Southwest Virginia’s Summer Food Service Program is underway at 30 locations in the Roanoke area and...
Update: Trish White-Boyd will win her race for the Democratic nomination for the District 4 State Senate...
Local voters won’t have long to wait at their polling places says one precinct Chief. WFIR’s Emma...