Analyst: No “general support” for Biden or Trump
Are you feeling uninspired by your choices for President of the United States in 2024? Our political analyst tells WFIR’s Ian Price you are not ...
Excitement soars for 2024 Blue Ridge Kite Festival
A popular festival is returning to the skies of Green Hill Park, WFIR's Alex Torres has more: ...
‘National Work Zone Safety Week’ cautions commuters to drive safe...
This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week, and work zones continue to be a dangerous area for workers, WFIR's Alex Torres reports: ...
From Italy with Love, MMT’s 60th anniversary concerts, new Taubman art...
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar - With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and ...
Shakespeare play adaptation brings Italian story to Sin City
An adaptation of a controversial Shakespeare play will be on stage in Southwest Virginia, WFIR's Alex Torres has more: ...
‘Skill Games’ on the line after Youngkin sends back bill
The General Assembly will reconvene tomorrow to discuss the fate of the skill games bill, WFIR's Alex Torres has more: ...
NAACP files another FOIA lawsuit against Gov. Youngkin
The NAACP plans to sue Governor Youngkin for not responding to public records requests concerning DEI - or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - classes at ...
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center will grow its footprint
More space for events and up to date amenities for guests - like pickleball - will move Hotel Roanoke from the design phase to construction ...
NAACP wants protections for children under 11 committing crimes
The Virginia NAACP 2024 Legislative Agenda released ahead of the reconvene session set for tomorrow includes youth justice reform that would make the minimum age ...
Elizabeth Kitley drafted by WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces
Virginia Tech women's basketball stand out Elizabeth Kitley was drafted by the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces with the 24th pick in the second ...
Convenience stores halt VA Lottery sales to protest skill games ban
Hundreds of convenience stores will reportedly stop Virginia lottery sales today in response to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s skill games amendments. The amendments proposed by the ...
Affordable housing the subject of a “thought leader” forum
A group of panelists - from academia, regional partnerships, private development and public housing government agencies - met for a 90 minute "think tank," session ...
Downtown Community Theater
There's a new community theater in town. "Exit Pursued by a bear theatre" plans to offer 4 plays in its inaugural season. WFIR's Denise Allen ...
Dawgs tie 1st round series against Quad City with two late goals
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs scored two late goals in the 3rd period on Friday night in a comeback 3-2 over the Quad City Storm ...
Blue Ridge Marathon adding color-coded weather alert system
We are one week away from the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon weekend - "America's Toughest Road Races." Last year the races - a full ...
From Italy with Love
The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra is offering a rare treat for the region's music lovers. WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno explains. The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra's "From Italy ...
Daisy Art Parade marches through Downtown Roanoke for 2nd year
Looking for something to do this weekend? A parade in downtown Roanoke is one of many artsy events are going on in the Valley for ...
Storytelling festival brings international talent to the Valley
A local storytelling festival is returning for its 23rd year, WFIR's Alex Torres reports: [Click here for more details on the event] ...
Campaign in DC area aims to attract tourism to Valley
A campaign branding the Roanoke Valley as a Metro-Mountain Adventure might mean more tourism from the DC/Metro area, which could mean more business for Southwest ...
Roanoke muralist hopes talk inspires others to take creative risk
A Roanoke area muralist is encouraging residents to take risks when embracing their creative side. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story ...
