Update 3pM: Charges are pending against a William Byrd High School student after a gun was found...              
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                The Franklin County School Board has decided to close two schools following a reduction in state funding....              
            
                On this National Rare Disease Day, one listener reflects on how a rare disease in a family...              
            
                From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of...              
            
                Virginia’s Lt. Governor eventually apologized for misgendering a state senator. WFIR’s Ian Price has more.              
            
                Roanoke County Police say a pedestrian is dead after an accident on US 220 around 10 p.m....              
            
                Virginians appear to be looking at a glass half-full economy these days, feeling better about the overall...              
            
                Its 100 years old this year, and although it may look great to arts and culture patrons,...              
            
                Italian restaurant Remini’s is opening a new location, that might be convenient for your vacation. In a...              
            
                A free admission arts and cultural event is being held in Downtown Roanoke this weekend, WFIR’s Alex...              
            
                Parents, guardians, coaches, teachers and local PTA officers met today in Roanoke to address the best ways...              
            
                The changing of the guard is complete at Total Action for Progress, where a 20-year TAP employee...              
            
                The Roanoke Regional Partnership has released its annual report for 2023. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells...              
            
                One week until the annual Dick and Dave’s Miracle Day Radiothon. WFIR’s Ian Price has more about...              
            
                Roanoke Festival in the Park, Inc. and Berglund Center are pleased to announce the 54th Annual Festival...              
            