Hollins University is expanding its HOPE Scholars program that was launched 4 years ago beyond the Roanoke...
Local Government, Civic Affairs and Education
Roanoke City Council is taking a second look at zoning amendments that were enacted in March which...
Those who are loading up on school supplies during the state sales tax-free weekend that runs tomorrow...
Its not the first time United Way of Roanoke Valley has received state funding to help those...
Roanoke City Council held their second meeting this month yesterday, where a former Roanoke mayor made an...
A piece of Virginia History from here in Roanoke has just been honored and recognized – a...
Roanoke City Council members officially voted yesterday to essentially give themselves a raise. WFIR’s Alex Torres has...
A group of Virginia Tech professors believe thousands of book bans being enacted in school districts across...
From Roanoke City Police Department: Chief Booth is pleased to announce the hiring of the Roanoke Police...
A footrace supporting a nonprofit hosting all-day summer camps for students is taking place on America’s birthday....
United Way is hosting its annual Day of Action later this week. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more:...
Inflation is a likely one culprit – leaving more children in this region “food insecure,” a condition...
(Roanoke City release) Civic leader and educator Dr. Lydia Pettis Patton begins a four-month term as Roanoke’s...
With construction season underway, different groups of Virginia Tech students are combining their learned skills to make...
D-Day memorial events are still taking place over the weekend in remembrance of those who lost their...