What to tell your children about racism? Parents need to do a better job of that says...
Local Government, Civic Affairs and Education
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...
Residents and Roanoke City officials are reacting to demonstrations over the weekend stemming from the death of...
The 419 Town Center Plan in southwest Roanoke County designed to “Reimagine” the commercial spaces around Tanglewood...
After 13 years Dr. Rita Bishop will retire as the Superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools on...
Roanoke City Schools have announced a new superintendent who comes to the area from the 25th largest...
A Libertarian candidate running for a seat on Roanoke City Council says he wants to make life...