Roanoke area Republican US Congressman Ben Cline has secured another term in office by defeating Democrat Ken...
Local Government, Civic Affairs and Education
It seemed like a sure thing to many observers – and a Roanoke College poll last week...
Tickets for Illuminights at Explore Park went on sale today. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Six...
A local organization is using the next few weeks to honor military service members and first responders....
Members of the Virginia branch NAACP are speaking out after the Youngkin administration was allowed to continue...
The Virginia chapter of the NAACP is asking to report any potential issues they experience when trying...
The 19th Annual Drumstick Dash 5K takes place on Thanksgiving. Live in studio this morning, Rescue Mission CEO Lee...
Four candidates are vying for 3 seats on Salem City Council. The candidates outlined why they are...
Donuts and exercise…not the usual pairing but Ronald McDonald House hopes you will spend next weekend with...
A series of live music events still being formulated called “Blue Ridge Holler,” will raise funds next...
In the wake of a story reported several days ago, where a former owner of the Farmburgesa...
The new exhibit at the Salem History Museum honors a nationally recognized local institution. As WFIR’s Denise...
With Sherman Lea Sr. retiring as the Mayor of Roanoke at the end of the year, Joe...
Evelyn Powers is making her first run for Roanoke City council. The longtime city employee says her...
Virginia is 2024’s second most politically engaged state, according to a new study from WalletHub. WFIR’s Alex...