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VT grad competes for top prize in “Doritos Crash the Super Bowl” competition **OLD** Raj Suri

VT grad competes for top prize in “Doritos Crash the Super Bowl” competition

Jim Kent January 24, 2014

Raj Suri has a computer science degree from Virginia Tech, but it’s his work as a producer...

The O. Winston Link Museum located at a refurbished Norfolk and Western terminal is now ten years old

Gene Marrano January 24, 2014

There’s a reception and exhibition preview tonight, and free admission all day tomorrow to celebrate the Link’s...

Benefit for a Roanoke family of seven displaced by fire three days before Thanksgiving **OLD** wfir-link - NOT FOR NEWS STORY USE ON WEB SITE

Benefit for a Roanoke family of seven displaced by fire three days before Thanksgiving

Gene Marrano January 24, 2014

A Roanoke family of seven was displaced by fire three days before Thanksgiving at their rented house...

As former Governor Bob McDonnell faces his first court appearance today, a Hollins University political science professor weighs in **OLD** wfir-link - NOT FOR NEWS STORY USE ON WEB SITE

As former Governor Bob McDonnell faces his first court appearance today, a Hollins University political science professor weighs in

Gene Marrano January 24, 2014

Ed Lynch says there may be political motives tied to the federal indictments against McDonnell and his...

Applause, criticism in reaction to Herring gay marriage decision **OLD** wfir-link - NOT FOR NEWS STORY USE ON WEB SITE

Applause, criticism in reaction to Herring gay marriage decision

Evan Jones January 24, 2014

Gay rights activists applaud Attorney General Mark Herring’s decision to actively oppose Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage....

Do you know this robbery suspect? **OLD** Suspect

Do you know this robbery suspect?

Web Staff January 24, 2014

Roanoke police are looking for the man who held up the Loan Max office in the 3200...

Hollins University and Mill Mountain Theatre are joining forces to host the first “Winter Festival of New Works” **OLD** Mill Mountain Theater

Hollins University and Mill Mountain Theatre are joining forces to host the first “Winter Festival of New Works”

Gene Marrano January 23, 2014

Hollins and Mill Mountain will soon become one of the country’s largest college theater departments for a...

Lawmaker: Senate’s failure to investigate McDonnell allegations last year was “institutional failure” **OLD** General-Assembly

Lawmaker: Senate’s failure to investigate McDonnell allegations last year was “institutional failure”

Evan Jones January 23, 2014

Tuesday’s indictment of Governor McDonnell and his wife led to a sharp exchange yesterday in the State...

Hackers stole your information from Target … now what do you do? **OLD** TargetHack

Hackers stole your information from Target … now what do you do?

Web Staff January 22, 2014

You need to cover your bases. Our own Digital Goddess Kim Komando explains the ins and outs...

Adolescents who smoke marijuana on a regular basis may be short-changing their brain development **OLD** wfir-link - NOT FOR NEWS STORY USE ON WEB SITE

Adolescents who smoke marijuana on a regular basis may be short-changing their brain development

Gene Marrano January 22, 2014

The Roanoke Prevention Alliance invited coalition members who counsel teens to come hear Dr. Cheri Hartman from...

Former Virginia governor and wife face federal charges

Web Staff January 22, 2014

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife are facing federal corruption charges, but he says federal...

Roanoke College Poll has hodgepodge of Virginia opinions **OLD** Roanoke-College

Roanoke College Poll has hodgepodge of Virginia opinions

Gene Marrano January 22, 2014

The latest Roanoke College poll of Virginia residents reveals some interesting numbers. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that...

Roanoke College Poll: Gillespie 29 points behind Warner

Gene Marrano January 22, 2014

The latest Roanoke College Poll shows Mark Warner’s announced challenger has a big hill to climb before...

State Senate passes bill to make cellphone use by provisional drivers a primary offense **OLD** General-Assembly

State Senate passes bill to make cellphone use by provisional drivers a primary offense

Evan Jones January 22, 2014

It’s already illegal for teens with provisional licenses to talk on cellphones while driving; now the State...

Confused about the next deadline for “Obamacare”? WFIR Health News

Confused about the next deadline for “Obamacare”?

Gene Marrano January 21, 2014

Roanoke attorney and sometimes-actor Patrick Kelly took a one year leave of absence to be trained by...