Governor Northam declared last Friday – June 19th or “Juneteenth” a state holiday for the first time....
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A political analyst from our area says it is important for Joe Biden’s VP pick to appeal...
Its not only the food they serve every day and the donations taken in that are being...
The new executive director of the West End Center for Youth is right where she though she...
NEWS RELEASE: In light of the significance of Juneteenth and the recent statement by the Governor to...
What to tell your children about racism? Parents need to do a better job of that says...
United Way’s “Day of Action” is not new and the volunteerism initiative is celebrated worldwide typically on...
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — A freshman Virginia GOP congressman who angered social conservatives in his district when...
A local annual fundraiser is going virtual this year due to the pandemic, WFIR intern reporter Camden...
Roanoke County Schools Superintendent Ken Nicely says his leadership team is just starting to digest the 120-page...
The death of George Floyd on the surface is about police tactics when confronting people of color...
Democrats in Congress now say they will introduce bills aimed at police and justice system reform. Shortly...
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A small group of demonstrators toppled a statue of a Confederate general in...
United Way of Roanoke Valley has announced recipients of the COVID-19 Community Response Fund “Phase 2” donations....
On Sunday Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea had his turn at the podium to discuss the weekend’s protests...