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WFIR News Express 9-16-2026

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NIDA Grant to Fund Carilion Clinic's Research into New Treatment for Cocaine Addiction

WFIR News Express 9-14 -2026

WFIR News Express 9-11-2026

Democrat Beth Macy is challenging incumbent Republican 6th District Congressman Ben Cline in the mid-term election;

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Gloria Steinem Legacy, Evans Spring $50K Grant, Labor Day Campaigning | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — September 8, 2026

Blue Ridge Land Conservancy Has Secured Funds For a New Evans Spring Plan

Mast General Store is Letting Customers Shop for a Cause

Triple-Digit Heatwave, Waynesboro School Shooting, Spanberger Healthcare Order | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — September 3, 2026

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar. With a look at some of the local events coming

Spanberger Beef Import Warning, Pulaski Councilman Ousted, Salem Green Space Debate | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — September 2, 2026

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Update from The Least of These Ministries

WFIR News Express 8-31-2026

Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion Promises a Lineup of Today's Country Stars and Their Up-and-Coming Counterparts

Virginia Ranked 8th Worst State in the Nation for Women's Equality

WFIR News Express 8-28-2026

Taco Fest returns this Saturday at Elmwood Park

WFIR News Express 8-27-2026

A New Site is Helping Tourists "Find their Fall" in Virginia

More "Cat" at Bear Theatre, The Exchange Music Hall adds new concerts, RBT's 2026-27 season announced

WFIR News Express 8-26-2026

WFIR News Express 8-25-2026

Virginia Tech Students Have Sent More Than 4,000 Books to Incarcerated Individuals

Women's varsity flag football is on its way to Roanoke College in 2028

WFIR News Express 8-24-2026

Virginia Tech's VTeach Program is Taking a "Grow Your Own" Approach to the Teacher Shortage

WFIR News Express 8-21-2026

WFIR News Express 8-20-2026

WFIR News Express 8-19-2026

WFIR News Express 8-18-2026

Lynchburg Residents Have the Opportunity to Shape a Major Infrastructure Project

WFIR News Express 8-17-2026

Virginia Tech's International Spatial Sound Festival Returns

Longtime NASCAR Partner Gearing up to Celebrate 80 Years of Racing

WFIR News Express 8-14-2026

Dog Bowl Benefit Concert Aiming to Fill Gaps in Healthcare Funding

Virginia ranked 13th Best State in the Nation to Live in 2026

WFIR News Express 8-13-2026

Roanoke's Kiwanis Club Unveils the 2026 "Star of the Year"

WFIR News Express 8-12-2026

WFIR News Express 8-11-2026

Virginia on the List of States Proposed by DNC for Early Democratic Primary Voting in 2028

Lynchburg Regional Airport Receives $5.2-Million Dollar Grant to Complete Development Project

WFIR News Express 8-10-2026

WalletHub Study Finds Virginia's Kids to be Among the Most Privileged in the Nation

WFIR News Express 8-7-2026

Virginia Tech Education Expert Highlights Ways AI Might be Used Responsibly in Schools

The Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association presents its 2nd Annual "Commonwealth Day of Play," this Saturday

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment.

Downtown Parking Survey, City Council Primary Results, Hemp Lawsuit Against Governor | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — August 5, 2026

Primary election today will also decide who faces off against Warner this November

Dept of Ed Shutdown Blocked, VT AI Water Model, Chief Booth Myrtle Beach Finalist | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 31, 2026

Virginia desperately needs dental hygienists part 2

VA needs dental hygienists part 1

Buy local if worried about infected produce says Foodshed Network

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment.

Local Produce Push After Lettuce Recall, Google Data Center Clash, Youth Pastor Sentenced | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 29, 2026

FloydFest 2026 is in the books

FloydFest 2026 Recap, Missing Teen Found in Blacksburg, School Zone Speed Cameras | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 28, 2026

WFIR News Express 7-27-2026

Roanoke's Harrison Museum of African American Culture Announces New Exhibit: Un/Bound

WFIR News Express 7-24-2026

New Study Ranks Virginia's Public Schools 6th in the Nation

Andrew Lewis Salem Exhibit, Gunshot Detector Apology, Sen. Warner AI Rules | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 23, 2026

Roanoke Opportunity Zone Push, Greensky Bluegrass at FloydFest, Dominion Merger Review | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 22, 2026

Data Center Tax Clash, FloydFest Lineup Change, Former Sheetz 7-Eleven Permit | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 21, 2026

Council Racism Accusation, Christiansburg Data Center Crackdown, Valley View Mall Arrest | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 20, 2026

Roanoke councilman accuses colleague of racist remark

Wildfire Smoke Air Alert, Trump Election Claims, Spanberger Drought Crisis | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 17, 2026

Spanberger Poll Slips, Shot Detector Debate, VMI Bullwhip Scare | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 16, 2026

Data Center Backlash, VMI Shooter False Alarm, Congressional Age Debate | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 15, 2026

Three plays in area this weekend; new exhibit at Taubman Museum

Christmas in July at 3 Balloons next Saturday July 25

Tom Perriello Targets McGuire, Google Data Center Protests, "Roanoke Raven" Goes Viral | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – July 14, 2026

A missing bank deposit from 1992 and Louis Tudor finds its way to non-profit created to honor him

VA Candidate Demands Data Center Rules, SML Boat Crash Prompts Drought Warning, Masked Hero "Roanoke Raven" Goes Viral | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – July 13, 2026

Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia

Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards

Carvins Cove Drought Plan, VA Ranks 3rd for Business, Weapons Ban Warning | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – July 10, 2026

Regional Drought Triggers Emergency Water Restrictions, New $2.4M Roanoke Healthcare Sim Center Opens, Google Botetourt Data Center Scale Revealed | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – July 9, 2026

Veterinarian launches home pet hospice and end-of-life care service

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future

Gov. Spanberger Talks Data Center Tax Balance, Lynchburg Keeps Gunshot Sensors, Martinsville Molotov Cocktail Arrest | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – July 8, 2026

Roanoke Pulls All Gunshot Detection Devices, City Cracks Down on Vape Shops, CNN Ranks Roanoke a Top 10 Town | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – July 7, 2026

Preparing for the "third stage" of life

WFIR News Express 7-6-2026

DOJ Sues Virginia to Block Assault Weapons Ban, Fired Martinsville City Manager Documents Released, Heat ER Visits Surge | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – July 2, 2026

A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition

As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts "Plan 26," they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online

New VA Budget Data Center Tax Takes Effect, Roanoke Wins 9th All-America City Award, Severe Triple-Digit Heat Wave | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – July 1, 2026

Supreme Court Ends TPS for 350K Haitians, "Only a Man Can Win" Controversy in 9th District Race, Virginia Heat Wave Warning | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – June 30, 2026

Virginia Assault Weapons Ban Faces Court Challenge, Two Shot Dead in Pittsylvania Home, Botetourt Courthouse Tops Off | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – June 29, 2026

38th Annual Salem Fair returns Wednesday

The Miss Virginia Pageant is back this weekend at the Berglund Center in Roanoke

Roanoke Sensor Scandal: "Colossal Failure," Data Center Fight, Housing Bill Blocked | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – June 25, 2026

this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future

Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank

Virginia AG Defends New Gun Laws, Roanoke's Gunshot Sensor Scandal Deepens | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – June 24, 2026

Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards

Virginia Budget Passes: Data Centers Face $1.2B Energy Tax | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – June 23, 2026

not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution

Data Centers are here to stay says proponent

Roanoke Valley Water Officials Say No Crisis Despite 38-Year Low at Carvins Cove — Even With Google's Data Center Demands Factored In | Roanoke Valley's Morning News + Sports on WFIR

“It’s time for change,” Republican candidate says in U.S. Senate primary race

VA Assault Weapons Ban Challenged, RCPS Superintendent Retiring & Juneteenth 2026 | Roanoke Valley's Morning News + Sports on WFIR

US-Iran Ceasefire Extension, Google Botetourt Data Center Controversy & Roanoke Armed Robbery Arrest | Roanoke Valley's Morning News on WFIR

ECPI's Roanoke Campus to Host Summer Resource Festival on June 20th

Culture Calendar – a look at local events coming up this weekend and in the near future

[6/17] Virginia Budget Battle, Cannabis Retail Deal & Lynchburg Primary Nullified | Roanoke Valley's Morning News on WFIR

Two Virginia Cities Take Spots among the Top 20 of a Nationwide 'Best Run Cities' Ranked List

Iran ceasefire outlook, Roanoke homelessness lawsuit, Bedford broadband fallout & George’s Flowers move — RVMN 6/16/26

VA250: who was Colonel William Fleming?

Virginia Tech expert offers tips to support drought-stressed lawns

100+ arrests in Roanoke drug crackdown, Google data center meeting & Virginia Tech lawsuit — Roanoke Valley’s Morning News 6/11/26

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calenda

Virginia Tech study finds pet dogs outperform humans in spotted lanternfly searches

Bedford cold case search, Roanoke school cuts & cannabis talks — Roanoke Valley's Morning News 6/10/26

Baby Buri author brings her illustrated books to Roanoke

Andrew Lewis - if you live in the valley the name is probably familiar

Andrew Lewis - if you live in the valley the name is probably familiar

Rural hospital concerns, Virginia Tech funding impact, AI growth & new ROA flights — Roanoke Valley’s Morning News 6/8/26

Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics

Multi-unit development in Roanoke overcomes legal challenge

I-81 speed cameras, Roanoke housing development, firearm background check ruling & D-Day remembrance — Roanoke Valley’s Morning News 6/4/26

Congressman Griffith on D-Day and Remembering Lucille Hoback Boggess

This is your Culture Calendar: – local events coming up this weekend and in the near future.

Hometown Heroes - two surviving local veterans of D-Day honored

Deputy Logan Utt suspect history, Bedford school fight, AI adoption surge & measles outbreak — Roanoke Valley’s Morning News 6/3/26

VT Marriage and Family Expert Shares Tips to Reduce Vacation Stress

Roanoke police indictment, Botetourt budget fight, new Virginia housing laws & 611 steam locomotive — Roanoke Valley’s Morning News 6/2/26

Roanoke City councilman shares thoughts on current zoning code as discussions continue

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month

Virginia child care plan, Virginia Tech board fight, Roanoke zoning debate & Hotel Roanoke future — Roanoke Valley’s Morning News 5/29/26

The 2026 Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation Endangered Sites list

Roanoke City Council is expected to resume its housing and zoning debate Monday

Roanoke teacher burnout concerns, school attendance changes, Virginia budget fight & airport expansion — Roanoke Valley’s Morning News 5/28/26

Its back again this weekend - the 68th annual Sidewalk Art Show

Culture Calendar – a look at some of the local events coming up in the near future

Roanoke shooting, Google data center protests & assault weapons ban fight — Roanoke Valley’s Morning News 5/27/26

The Lebanese Festival returns this weekend

Roanoke mayor speaks on privacy concerns over new surveillance tools

Ronald McDonald House reveals new logo, tag line

Roanoke mayor addresses budget cuts, FLOCK surveillance technology

Vinton acquires properties destroyed in 2022 fire to support revitilazation efforts

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At The Movies: Sheep Detectives

Virginia advocates say Spanberger veto on marijuana retail market breaks promise, extends years-long stalemate

Pizza Den Closing, Marijuana Bill Veto & Festival in the Park | Roanoke Valley’s Morning News Update

Festival in the Park is back in downtown Roanoke this weekend

A Local Nonprofit is Spreading Awareness for Ovarian Cancer in Memory of a Roanoke Native

RSO Conductor David Stewart Wiley to Retire in 2028 After 31 Seasons | Spanberger Signs Assault Weapons Ban | Roanoke City Council Zoning Meeting Stalls | Roanoke Valley's Morning News on WFIR

Iran energy crisis warning, Roanoke surveillance debate, assault weapons ban & Greenway expansion — WFIR News Express 5/18/26

Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start

The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches

Virginia redistricting appeal, Roanoke homeless ministry ruling, surveillance debate & dance studio closure — WFIR News Express 5/15/26

Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins

Virginia AG Jay Jones Takes Redistricting Fight to U.S. Supreme Court While Celebrating Federal Tariff Win | Spanberger to Veto Collective Bargaining Bill | Roanoke Valley's Morning News on WFIR

Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program.

Virginia paid family leave approved, Roanoke school cuts, homeless shelter fight & redistricting appeal — WFIR News Express 5/13/26

Local Colors festival returns to celebrate its 35th year

Virginia Democrats face end of window for extreme redistricting move

New speed cameras target Interstate 81 work zone in Roanoke County starting today

VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth's Multiuse Trails

Inseparable's 'Care That's Fair' Campaign Highlights VA's Struggling Mental Healthcare Industry

Roanoke Mountain Adventures is on the move - to a bigger location at Black Dog Salvage

Southwest Virginia Ballet celebrates 35 years with "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

Virginia Tech professor reflects on passing of CNN founder Ted Turner

Those planning a vacation should do it now and not wait for gas prices to come down

Roanoke Council to vote Monday on FY 2026-27 budget after March revenue review

5-5 Play For A Purpose

Hollins University receives $10 million gift to support HOPE Scholarship program

Beale's Brewery set to reopen tomorrow under new owner

Radford political science chair weighs in on former FBI director’s indictment over social media post

Governor defends existing data center deals as Botetourt critics press for changes

VA Drivers Raise $115,000 for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

'Miniatures on the Market' Returns for its Second Year

Governor on Retail Marijuana Legislation

Virginia Redistricting Referendum: Chapman Rackaway on the 51-49 Vote and Legal Challenges Ahead

Bedford teacher arrest, redistricting referendum debate, renter fee concerns & Botetourt school funding push — WFIR News Express 4/10/26

Roanoke robbery arrest, Montgomery County child death, Iran conflict response & Youngkin future — WFIR News Express 4/8/26

Iran conflict tensions, McAfee Knob upgrades, Roanoke road closures & redistricting vote — WFIR News Express 4/7/26

Route 220 traffic delays, Roanoke crime trends, gas station robbery arrest & data center impact — WFIR News Express 4/6/26

Virginia NAACP redistricting push, Greenbrier debt sale, Virginia Western student support & Botetourt water concerns — WFIR News Express 4/3/26

Roanoke hit-and-run arrest, Botetourt data center concerns, immigration debate & redistricting fight — WFIR News Express 4/2/26

Roanoke City Council Race Takes Shape & Local Business Changes | On The Record: With the Roanoke Rambler

Virginia budget talks stall, gas tax push, Iran conflict concerns & Roanoke fires — WFIR News Express 3/30/26

Blacksburg principal arrest, Botetourt County Google data center moves forward, and Iran war tensions escalate — WFIR News Express 3/27/26

Roanoke school job cuts, redistricting referendum fight, data center debate & local budget updates — WFIR News Express 3/26/26

Roanoke Zoning Fight Over Homeless Services & Evans Spring Conservation Talks | On The Record: With the Roanoke Rambler

Roanoke County budget proposal, Google data center debate, road rage gun incident & TSA concerns — WFIR News Express 3/25/26

Roanoke budget cuts and delays, Vinton fire victim identified, Floyd County fatal crash & redistricting debate — WFIR News Express 3/24/26

Roanoke budget proposal today, deadly Vinton house fire, Russia detention & ODU shooting probe — WFIR News Express 3/23/26

Roanoke shooting in Eureka Park, Salem Navy veteran jailed in Russia draws congressman response, and Iran war funding debate — WFIR News Express 3/20/26

Salem veteran imprisoned in Russia, Iran war debate, and Roanoke homelessness response — WFIR News Express 3/19/26

Roanoke Neighborhood Funding Shift, Jefferson Center Plan & Valley Metro Pressure Tactics | On The Record: With the Roanoke Rambler

March 17, 2026: Google Data Center Debate, VA Politics & Restaurant Week | WFIR News Express

Enhanced severe weather risk for Roanoke Valley, budget stalemate triggers special session, and early voting continues for Virginia redistricting referendum — WFIR News Express 3/16/26

Stewartsville Elementary to close, iGaming concerns grow, assault firearms ban sparks sales surge, and Roanoke events ramp up — WFIR News Express 3/13/26

Budget talks stall over data centers, Roanoke comes up empty in Richmond, and rabies confirmed in Bedford and Campbell — WFIR News Express 3/12/26

Police Grant Audit Finds Overspending, 11th Street Revitalization & Roanoke Funding Misses | On The Record: With the Roanoke Rambler

WFIR News Express 3-10-2026

Roanoke double-homicide suspect identified, Hotel Roanoke sale moves forward, and early voting begins for Virginia redistricting referendum — WFIR News Express 3/9/26

Redistricting fight heats up, Roanoke gun violence debate, Middle East evacuation criticism, and Tuco’s Taqueria closes — WFIR News Express 3/6/26

Early voting back on in Tazewell, Iran war powers fallout, Roanoke crime tech, and meals tax questions — WFIR News Express 3/5/26

Roanoke Meals Tax May Stay Higher, Planning Director Resigns & Restaurant News | On The Record: With the Roanoke Rambler

Shooting near Valley View Mall, Roanoke homicide count rises, Iran war powers vote, and Yokohama job fair — WFIR News Express 3/4/26

WFIR News Express 3-3-2026

Campbell County crash kills 90-year-old woman, Jay Jones joins birthright citizenship fight, and MacAfee Knob funding boosts trailhead improvements — WFIR News Express 2/27/26

WFIR News Express 2-26-2026

WFIR News Express 2-25-2026

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WFIR News Express 2-23-2026

Christiansburg mobile home fire kills child, Spanberger tapped for national response, and Roanoke entertainment district debate continues — WFIR News Express 2/20/26

Historic Demolitions, Roanoke Council Race & Vintage Thrift Boom | On The Record: With the Roanoke Rambler

Botetourt wind farm finally rises, Autumn’s Law delayed, and Roanoke Valley foster care crisis deepens — WFIR News Express 2/17/26

Skill games regulation debate, Yokohama layoffs hiring events, and Roanoke Valley public safety updates — WFIR News Express 2/16/26

9th District candidate decries racist incident, DHS funding standoff threatens federal paychecks, and $17M secured for I-81 widening — WFIR News Express 2/13/26

Orvis Sells Roanoke Warehouse, School Funding Tensions & Valley View Bus Stop | On The Record: With the Roanoke Rambler

Roanoke homeless shuttle RIDE seeks funding, warm weather melts storm leftovers, and Richmond debates car tax and school rules — WFIR News Express 2/10/26

Roanoke church parking lot double homicide, Virginia redistricting heads to Supreme Court, and new gun storage bill debate — WFIR News Express 2/9/26

Virginia Democrats release 10-1 congressional map, Google data centers spark debate, and eviction bill advances — WFIR News Express 2/6/26

Roanoke bridal shop trafficking allegations, state ends ICE partnership, and Richmond rolls out cost-cutting agenda — WFIR News Express 2/5/26

Google’s 3-Data-Center Plan Revealed, Plus Mystery $75K Casino Payment to Roanoke | On The Record: With the Roanoke Rambler

Job help for Yokohama layoffs, medical cannabis growth, and key General Assembly debates — WFIR News Express 2/3/26

Groundhog Day in Roanoke, I-81 chase tops 100 mph, redistricting referendum set for April as court fight continues — WFIR News Express 2/2/26

Roanoke Firefighters Injured in House Fire, DHS Funding Standoff & ICE Debate in Washington and Richmond, and Virginia DMV Wins International Award — WFIR News Express 1/30/26

Gun rights group seeks investigation, redistricting ruling shakes Richmond, and lawmakers debate car tax and VMI — WFIR News Express 1/29/26

Berglund Center Casino Doubts, AI Parking Concerns & Police Chief on ICE | On The Record: With the Roanoke Rambler

Storm cleanup continues across Virginia, state workers seek bargaining rights, and safety warnings follow Winter Storm Fern — WFIR News Express 1/27/26

Extreme Cold Warning for Roanoke Valley After Winter Storm Fern — Wind Chills to 10 Below Zero (1/26/26)

Dangerous Winter Storm Fern Ahead This Weekend, Emergency Preparations Underway, and Statehouse Updates — WFIR News Express 1/23/26

Major Winter Storm Ahead, Gun Safety Bills Advance, and Roanoke Crime Trends — WFIR News Express 1/22/26

Roanoke Faces Hard Budget Choices on Schools, Reparations & Development | On the Record: With the Roanoke Rambler

Center in the Square’s Shift, ICE Fallout, Spanberger Sworn In, and Rising Energy Costs — WFIR News Express 1/20/26

Black Civil War Monument, Google Data Center Pushback, Youngkin Criticized, and Restaurant Week Returns — WFIR News Express 1-16-26

ICE Arrests, Youngkin’s Final Address, Fed Showdown, and a Catawba Comeback — WFIR News Express 1-15-26

City May Buy Troubled Downtown Parking Garage, Train Station Plans & Google Water Fight | On the Record: With the Roanoke Rambler (WFIR News Express)

WFIR News Express: 9th District Challenge to Morgan Griffith, Trump on Greenland, and Virginia Housing Concerns

WFIR News Express: ICE Shooting Linked to ODU Graduate, Mark Warner on Greenland, and Virginia Headlines

US-Venezuela Tensions, Roanoke Housing Initiatives, and Local Economic Developments

Ferris Wheel Proposed Over Downtown Roanoke | On the Record: With the Roanoke Rambler

Virginia News: Data Center Debate, Health Insurance Challenges, and Local Developments

Venezuela Operation Backlash, Roanoke Music Venue Launch, and Virginia's Latest Developments

Virginia's New Year Changes: Data Center Innovations, Wage Hikes, Health Care, and Community News

Roanoke New Year's Eve: Concerts, Safety, and Local News Highlights

Virginia Health Insurance Deadline, Airline Bedbug Lawsuit, and New Year’s Resolutions on WFIR News Express

Virginia Wind Project Pause, DOJ Epstein Files, and Festivus Observations: Top Stories on WFIR News Express Podcast

Teen Stabbing in Roanoke, Epstein Files Dispute, Holiday Gas Prices Drop & Major Drug Seizures

WFIR News Express 12-19-2025

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WFIR News Express 12-17-2025

WFIR News Express 12-16-2025

Deadly Roanoke Crash, U.S. Military Strike Questions, & 86 Pounds of Drugs Seized in Virginia

WFIR News Express 12-12-2025

WFIR News Express 12-11-2025

Rasoul’s Bid, Lawson Courthouse Sign, and Zoning Delay — On The Record: with The Roanoke Rambler

Spanberger on Affordability, Child Exploitation Sentences, & Virginia Consumer Outlook

WFIR News Express 12-9-2025

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WFIR News Express 12-5-2025

WFIR News Express 12-4-2025

City Council Wish List, Strip Club Reopening, and New Food News — On The Record: with The Roanoke Rambler

Thanksgiving Travel Deaths, Roanoke Casino Opposition & ICE Enforcement Bill Introduced

Roanoke Murder Sentencing, Virginia GOP Turmoil & Campbell County Eyes Data Center Limits

WFIR News Express 12-1-2025

Spanberger Adds Local Mayors as Roanoke Debates Casino & Blacksburg Sets Recount Date

Market on Melrose’s First Year, Roanoke Airport Runway Talks & Southeast’s ‘Unpolished Gem’ — On The Record: with The Roanoke Rambler

Gang-Related Shooting Update, ACA Subsidy Standoff & Botetourt Rate Hike Fight

Redistricting Debate Shifts, MVP Concerns Resurface & Salem Leaders Preview 2026 Session

Last-Minute Push to Save ACA Subsidies, VT’s James Franklin Era Begins & Roanoke Preps for Drumstick Dash

Motorcade for Slain VADOC Officer | WV “Best Virginia” Bill Returns | Martinsville City Hall Decision Looms | Keaton Endorses Macy Campaign

Sentencing Nears in UVA Shooting Case | Rural Health Challenges & Macy’s Fundraising Surge

Google Water Case, School Funding Shakeup, and Beth Macy’s Campaign — On The Record: with The Roanoke Rambler

Beth Macy Launches VA-06 Bid, VT Names James Franklin Head Coach | WFIR News Express

Officer Killed at River North, Botetourt Fires Contained, Beth Macy Enters VA-06 | WFIR News Express

SNAP Relief, UVA Resignations, and New Congressional Contenders | WFIR News Express

Epstein Files Vote Push, Youngkin Seeks Rural Health Funding, New CTE Center Progress | WFIR News Express

Shutdown Ends, Wildfire Relief and New Jobs in Roanoke County | WFIR News Express

Roanoke’s Budget Crunch, Detox Center Clash, and School Funding Questions — On The Record: with The Roanoke Rambler

Beth Macy Eyes Congress as Flights Cut, Budget Warnings in Roanoke | WFIR News Express

Kaine Breaks Senate Stalemate, Spanberger Urges End to Shutdown | WFIR News Express – Veterans Day Edition

Wildfires in Botetourt Near Containment as SNAP Relief Resumes | WFIR News Express

Bald Mountain Fire spreads; Salem man arrested after standoff; Spanberger, Youngkin meet; Warner, Bannon react to election results – Nov 7 | WFIR News Express

Wildfires Burn Across Southwest Virginia as Spanberger Prepares to Take Office | WFIR News Express

Post-Election Analysis: Radford University’s Dr. Chapman Rackaway Breaks Down Virginia’s 2025 Results | WFIR News

On The Record: With the Roanoke Rambler — Strip Club Zoning Questions, New Downtown Spanish Restaurant (11/5/25)

Spanberger Makes History as Virginia’s First Female Governor | Election Results Roundup – WFIR News Express

Election Night Update 2: Abigail Spanberger Elected Virginia’s First Female Governor | WFIR News Express

Virginia Election Night Update 1: Early Results and Key Statewide Races | WFIR News Express

Election Day in Virginia: Spanberger vs. Earle-Sears, Local Races, Redistricting Debate & Danville Operation — Nov 4 | WFIR News Express

40 Years Since the Flood of ’85; SNAP Delays Hit Virginia Families; ACA Subsidies, Redistricting, and Remembering a Roanoke Icon — Nov 3 | WFIR News Express

WFIR News Express 10-31-2025

Redistricting Amendment Advances; Spanberger’s Final Bus Tour; New Home for Tudor House — Oct 30 | WFIR News Express

On The Record: With the Roanoke Rambler — Sheriff’s Race Scrutinized, Valley Metro Shakeup, and a Venezuelan Author’s Journey (10/29/25)

Youngkin Unveils VENA Food Aid Plan; Democrats Pitch Redistricting Amendment; Carilion Seeks $50M for Proton Therapy — Oct 29 | WFIR News Express

Youngkin Blasts Redistricting Plan, SNAP Emergency Deepens, and New Roanoke Housing Proposal — Oct 28 | WFIR News Express

WFIR News Express 10-27-2025

Youngkin Declares SNAP Emergency, Griffith and Warner Weigh In, and Roanoke County Names Next Superintendent — Oct 24 | WFIR News Express

Roanoke Adds City Jobs, UVA Reaches DOJ Deal, and GOP Aims to Regain Momentum — Oct 23 | WFIR News Express

On The Record: With The Roanoke Rambler — Casino Opposition, “Bench-Gate,” and Roanoke’s Parking Debate | Oct 22

Lawmakers Eye State Gaming Commission; Casino Debate Deepens; Danville’s Lee Vogler Returns — Oct 22 | WFIR News Express

UVA Rejects Federal Compact Linked to Trump Administration; Casino Debate Draws Pushback — Oct 21 | WFIR News Express

Police Standoff in Clifton Forge; Ridgeway Homicide; “No Kings” Protests Draw Crowds — Oct 20

AG Candidates Face Off; Casino Talks Continue in Roanoke; GO Fest Weekend Kicks Off — Oct 17

Roanoke Casino Debate Continues; Logan Thomas Family Lawsuit; Highway Shootings Rise — Oct 16

Homelessness Bench Dispute, Possible Roanoke Casino, and Segregation Report | On The Record with The Roanoke Rambler

Roanoke Considers Casino at Berglund Center; Animal Neglect Outrage in Vinton; Beth Macy’s New Book — Oct 15

Manhunt in Pittsylvania Co.; Teen Shot by Hunter; Roanoke Traffic Test & GoFest Returns — Oct 14

Kaine and Law Enforcement React to Jay Jones Fallout; Franklin Co. Eyes Airbnb Rules; Youngkin Expands Housing Plan — Oct 13

One and Done: Spanberger-Earle-Sears Debate Gets Personal in Virginia Governor’s Race

WFIR News Express 10-9-2025

On The Record with The Roanoke Rambler: Exclusive on Hotel Roanoke Sale Talks & School Funding Debate

Political Analyst Warns AG Ballot Swap Could Confuse Voters; VT Weighs Hotel Roanoke Sale — Oct 8

Miyares, Pence, and Trump Call for Jay Jones to Quit; Tourism Record in Virginia’s Blue Ridge — Oct 7

Dog Attack in Glenvar; Calls for Jay Jones to Quit; VT Coach Search Starts — Oct 6

WFIR News Express 10-3-2025

VT Boosts Athletics Budget, Riverdale Apology Efforts, Goat Groundskeeping | WFIR News Express – 10/1/25

Roanoke Knew of Riverdale Fire Risk, ACA Subsidy Fight, Two Weekend Stabbings | WFIR News Express – 9/30/25

Kaine Warns of Shutdown Risk, Cline Talks Tax Cuts, VT Faces Legal Threat | WFIR News Express – 9/29/25

WFIR News Express 9-26-2025

Airport Scare in Roanoke, Reeves Challenges Warner, New Life for Downtown Restaurant | WFIR News Express – 9/25/25

Jay Jones Talks Gun Violence in Roanoke, Kaine Slams GOP Health Plan, Bedford Eyes Amtrak | WFIR News Express – 9/23/25

Local Voices on Incarceration, Kaine Supports Two-State Plan, Local Bakery and Bistro Closes Locations | WFIR News Express – 9/22/25

Virginia Lawmakers React to Kimmel Suspension, VT Embezzlement Case, Spanberger Leads New Poll| WFIR News Express – 9/19/25

Salem Pastor Threat, Kids & Phones Warning, Kaine Presses CDC | WFIR News Express – 9/18/25

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Youngkin Calls for Prayer, COVID Vax Access Expands, GoFest Returns | WFIR News Express – 9/12/25

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Infant Murder Charge, Insulin Price Probe, Blue Ridge Tourism Boom | WFIR News Express – 9/10/25

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Salem School Board DWI, Virginia Election Shakeup, Rural Hospitals at Risk | WFIR News Express – 9/4/25

Spanberger Talks Party Strategy, $12M Habitat Lawsuit, Roanoke Council Eyes Evans Spring Shift

Election Season Starts in Buena Vista Parade, Warner Challenges Detention, and Roanoke Opens Empowerment Center

WFIR-News Express 8-29-2025

School Shooting Fallout, Danville Dog Attack, and Indoor Golf Tees Off in Roanoke

Attorney General Targets Roanoke College | Brent Watts Retires | Massive Drug Bust in Bedford

Virginia's First Adult High School Opens in Roanoke + Soaring Home Prices, Vandalism, Political Shakeups & More

Flooded Roanoke Hotel, State of the City, Child Porn Arrest, and Downtown Parking Debate

Zoning Fight in Roanoke, Transgender Policy Showdown, Michael Vick’s Coaching Debut, and Fentanyl Crisis Focus

Roanoke County Acquires Explore Park, VA Polls Shift, Salem VA Upgrades & Miracle Recovery in Franklin Co.

Spanberger Leads in New Poll, Roanoke Unveils High-Tech Crime Hub, DC Guard Move Sparks Legal Fight

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Google Water Demand, Inmate Sentencing, College Sports Shift – 7/30/25

Exploitation Sentence, Shooting Tragedy, Renovation Delay – 7/29/25

Epstein Files Demands, Smyth County Child Exploitation Sentence, Roanoke Fatal Crash, AstraZeneca’s VA Mega-Investment

Ridgeway Double Murder, Book Ban Report, DOJ vs GMU, Martinsville Manager Suspended, Shallow Side in Roanoke, Rabid Fox Attack, FloydFest 2025

Operation Summer Shield, Earle-Sears Campaign Shakeup, TAP Youth Showcase, Delta AI Pricing Probe, Mayor Carson Remembered, and Commanders Camp Kicks Off

ICE Case Delayed, Roanoke Upgrades Approved, Corpse Plant Blooms, AstraZeneca Expands Into Virginia

Roanoke Zoning Debate Heats Up | Fatal Crash, McLaurin Contract Watch, & More Local Headlines

Priest Abuse Allegation, Murder Arrest, George Mason DEI Investigation, Afterschool Funding Uncertainty, & More

VT Student ICE Custody Response, Epstein Records Dispute, Fentanyl Funding Fight, Salem LewisGale Milestone, ADA Playground, Roanoke Outdoors & More

ICE Detains VT Student, SNAP Cuts Hit SWVA, Roanoke Shooting, Youngkin Eyes 2028

Virginia Rescue Teams Aid Texas Flood Victims, Roanoke Fires Displace Families, Mountain Bike Nationals Take Over Downtown

Kaine Visits Vinton on Youth Program Cuts • ACA Subsidy Changes Ahead • GMU Hiring Probe

Roanoke Shooting Suspect Sought, APCO Rate Relief Plan, Banana Ball Sells Out, Botetourt Expansion & More

WFIR News Express 07/10/2025

Botetourt Standoff Arrest, Roanoke Fire System Failure, Lynchburg Teen Murder Charge, VA Crash Deaths

Roanoke Flight Bomb Threat | Fatal Fire | Big Beautiful Bill Fallout | Salem Distance Run

New Federal Tax Bill Signed | Bomb Threat on Roanoke Flight | VA Rescue Teams Deployed

WFIR News Express 7-3-2025

New Virginia Laws Take Effect | Big Beautiful Bill Fallout | Roanoke Freedom Festival & Closures

Roanoke Shooting Suspect Charged | VWCC President Retires | Buc-ee’s Opens | Fires, Miners, Little League & More

UVA President Resigns | Youngkin Signs Rural School Bill | Roanoke Shootings, Fires & FloydFest

WFIR News Express 06/27/2025

Iran Fallout, Roanoke Fire, RAMHouse Expansion, and Awful Arthur’s Says Goodbye – WFIR News Express 6/26/25

Google Eyes Botetourt | Heat Emergency in Roanoke | Supreme Court Felon Vote Case | Flights, Waterslide & More

USS Ford Nears Israel as Trump Airstrikes Escalate | Kaine, Warner Respond | VA Train Derailment, Spanberger Campaigns, Roanoke City Market Building Fire

Trump-Iran Conflict Escalates | Kaine Demands Vote | Warner Slams Budget Bill | Virginia Fire & Flood Updates

June 20 WFIR News Express: Political Violence, Community Tributes & Heat Safety Push

Iran Confusion Prompts Senator’s Rebuke • Roanoke Murder Arrest • Latino Advocacy Grows

Roanoke Murder Mystery • Flooding Hits Botetourt • Big Election Wins & Bike Racing Buzz

Election Day in Virginia • Fentanyl Law Signed • SML Beach Ranks #2 Nationally

Senator Kaine’s War Powers Push • Botetourt Chase Fallout • “No Kings” Protest in Roanoke

Manhunt After Henry County Chase • Enslaved Burial Grounds Moved • Bo Nolan's MENSA Feat

Hospitality House of the Blue Ridge finds a permanent home

Cave Spring Allegations Resurface • Roanoke Surplus Examined • Solar Tax Credits at Risk

Child Abuse Charges Dismissed in Roanoke • Senators Fight Job Corps Cuts • Virginia Ranks #1 for Income

Roanoke Nonprofits at “Tipping Point” • Foster Care Advocates Needed • ‘Outsiders’ Star Visits Grandin Theatre

10-Year-Old’s Death Raises New Concerns • Nokefest Debuts in Roanoke Valley • D-Day Remembered

Custody Alert • Teen Girl Found with Man in Car • Abortion Comments Spark Uproar

Gunfire at Valley View • Girls Remembered After Crash • Fentanyl Seizure in Roanoke

Two Missing Teens • Mayor’s Homeless Task Force • Text Toll Scam Warning

Double-Fatal DUI Crash • Operation Summer Shield • Bell-to-Bell Cell Ban Now Law

Melrose Double Murder Plea, Roanoke's $5M Audit Fallout, and Rocky Mount Mayor Faces Scrutiny

Roanoke’s $5M Overspend, Vinton Robbery Arrests, and Cline Backs Big Beautiful Bill

NW Roanoke Murder Witness Speaks • Bagel Fire Recovery • New Portrait Exhibit Honors Local Leaders

Governor's Poll Discrepancy • Memorial Day Travel Surge • Snow Leopard Loss at Mill Mountain Zoo

Infant Death Arrests • School Misconduct Cases • Roanoke Crash Victim Remembered

Roanoke Chokehold Controversy • City Pay Raises • Child Porn Charges in Singapore Case

Drug Seizures, Broadway Lineup & Bradshaw Road Closure Top WFIR News Express

Meals Tax Hike Sparks Business Backlash in Roanoke | WFIR News Express – May 16, 2025

Roanoke's River Park Launch • Election Fraud Charges • Crozet Tragedy

Rescues, Retirements, and Roanoke School Budget Woes: Today on WFIR News Express

Roanoke Meals Tax Backlash • Catawba Valley Crash • SNAP Work Bill Gains Steam

Jamison Ave Arrest • Melrose Plaza Expansion • Metallica’s Farm-to-Table Feast

Jamison Ave Homicide • Downtown Roanoke Shooting Arrests • Carilion Kidney Transplants Coming

Fatal Shooting in Lynchburg • Roanoke’s Air Report Card • Botetourt Courthouse Demolition Begins

WFIR News Express – May 7, 2025 | YMCA Porn Charges Expand • Crystal Spring Evictions • School Budget Showdown

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Court Fight Over Flock License Plate Cameras • Riverland Speeding Fears • Two Roanoke Lives Lost in Bedford Crash

WFIR News Express: GOP Crisis Over Lt. Governor Nominee • Massive Drug Bust • NRV Rail Breaks Ground

Botetourt Jail Deaths • Budget Pushback in Roanoke • Measles Case Confirmed in Virginia

Roanoke Meals Tax Controversy • School Budget Warning • Immigration Policy Backlash in Virginia

Roanoke K-9 Officer Killed • Red Sox Honor Teen Cancer Fighter • Food Insecurity Grows in Virginia

Virginia Flag Controversy • Roanoke Media Shakeup • Michael Vick Returns to VA

Roanoke Teen Missing • Immigration Arrests • Salem Hero Donates Liver

ICE Arrests, MS-13 Dismissal & High-Tech Growth in Salem

Deadly House Fire • Salem Apperson Drive Bridge Project • True Crime in the Classroom

Major Drug Bust in Roanoke • China Tariffs & Your Wallet • MS-13 Case Dropped

Bullying Policy Tensions Flare | Immigration Trouble at Virginia Tech | Car Crashes Into Roanoke Home

Fire Cause Revealed at Riverdale | RPD Pornography Arrest | Lawsuit Targets Covington Schools

Rezoning Lawsuit, Tariff Tensions, and GOP Governor’s Race Clears Up

Virginia’s $335M Opioid Deal, Mill Mountain Trail Expansion, Covington School Concerns Deepen

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Roanoke EBT Scams, Gun at School, and Youngkin Veto Fallout Top Today’s 10-Minute Update

Student Found with Gun, Deadly Pedestrian Crash, and Anti-Bullying Town Hall in Salem

NW Roanoke Homicide Investigation, South Roanoke Safety Update, Covington Middle Concerns & Pete’s Deli Closes 📰

Roanoke Arrest Controversy, Food Aid Cutbacks & VA Payday Loan Scams | WFIR News 3/31/25

🚨 Lynchburg Toddler Dies, Gang Leader Caught in VA, & McAfee Knob Bridge Reopens

🚨 Roanoke Daycare Controversy, White House Fires Back at Warner, & Safari Park Debuts New Encounters 🧒🏽🏛️🦥

🚨 Roanoke Teen Slashed, DEI Rollbacks at Virginia Tech & Roanoke City Webpages, New Electric Buses Arrive 🚌⚡📉

🚨 Teen Runner Assaulted in Roanoke, Preschool Bomb Threat Shocks Henry Co., & Electric Buses Roll In 🚌👊📣

🚨 DOE Elimination Debate, Botetourt Shooting Investigation, & Roanoke Brush Fire Contained 🔥📚🔍

🚨 7-Year-Old Hit by Car, Animal Rescue Arrests, and Acid Spill Injures Six in Giles County 🐱🚗☣️

🚨 Roanoke Kitten Rescue Owners Arrested, VA Unemployment Spikes, & March Madness Fitness Tips! 🏀🐾📉

🚨 Toddler Found Wandering in Road, Roanoke Officer Fired for Dog Neglect, & Gus Nicks Blvd Debate Continues! 🐶🚗👮‍♂️

🏀 NCAA Recruiting Shake-Up, Covington Middle Reopens, & Roanoke Wildlife Center Seeks Support! 🏫🦉

🚨 Virginia Drug Bust Nets $342K in Narcotics, SNAP Cuts Impact, Mayor’s Celebration, & Mill Mountain Zoo Reopens! 🏛️🐾

🍀 Roanoke’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Local Scam Warning & 100-Year Police Killer Sentence 🚨

🚨 Botetourt Crash Injures Three, Measles Concerns in Virginia & St. Patrick’s Day in Vinton! 🍀

🚨 Suspect Hit by Train Fleeing Police, Roanoke County Roadwork Woes & Blacksburg Housing Debate 🚦🏘️

🚧 Frustration Over Gus Nicks Boulevard Changes 🚦 + Blacksburg Protest for Reproductive Rights & New Support for Roanoke Moms 🚨

Virginia’s Biggest Stories: Online Dangers, Solar Boom, & Local Crime Investigations

Trump’s Education Plan Stalls— a Major Fundraiser for Children in Roanoke, and More Roanoke Valley News

Roanoke Homicide Suspect Wanted, Salem VA Layoffs Protested, & Trump’s Speech Sparks Debate

Deadly Vinton Shooting Raises Safety Concerns, Roanoke Murder Suspect Dies, & Trump’s Address Sparks Debate

Vinton Double Murder Latest, Roanoke Teen Indicted, & Governor Youngkin’s Controversial Pardon

Deadly Shootings in Vinton & Roanoke, VMI Leadership Shakeup, Volvo Job Cuts & More

WFIR News Express 2-28-2025

WFIR News Express 2-27-2025

911 Dispatcher & Former YMCA Youth Worker Arrested on Child Porn Charges + IRS Layoffs Hit Roanoke, and Big Changes Coming to Vinton

New Roanoke Crisis Center Opens, I-81 Crash Kills Truck Driver & More Virginia News

Virginia Law Changes You Need to Know Before They Take Effect—Plus Roanoke Valley’s Top Stories

South Roanoke Murder, Martinsville Drug Bust, Ferrum College Scholarship & More

Winter Storm Fallout, Roanoke Protests, Crime Updates & Free Tax Help

WFIR News Express 2-17-2025

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Child Exploitation Arrest, Winter Storm Fallout, Trump Buyouts & Roanoke Valley Headlines

Winter Storm Impacts Virginia, Roanoke Metro Audit, Virginia Official Named DEA Chief & More

State of Emergency Declared, Roanoke Affordable Housing Plan, Rockbridge Human Trafficking Arrest & More

WFIR News Express 2-10-2025

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🎬 At the Movies: “Nickel Boys” Now Playing at the Grandin Theatre

🎭 Roanoke Culture Calendar: Local Arts, Theater, and Live Events This Weekend

Vinton Bank Robbery, Roanoke Immigration Protest, Lynchburg School Lockdown & More

Roanoke Council Vacancy, Free Bus Rides, Bedford Crash & Major Roanoke Valley Updates

MS-13 Sentencing, Roanoke Business Growth, Trump’s Tariffs & More Local Headlines

Reagan National Crash Fallout, Wades Gap Wildfire Contained, Martinsville Standoff & More

Virginia Wildfires, RFK Jr. Nomination, Federal Worker Buyout & More Top Headlines

Virginia Senators on Federal Aid Freeze, Schools Respond to Immigration Order, Roanoke Shooting & More

Roanoke Kroger Robbery, VP Vance’s Virginia Visit, Cemetery Vandalism Sentence & Top Headlines

VP JD Vance in Virginia, William Byrd School Threat, Roanoke Hit-and-Run, and More

Virginia Skill Games Still-Banned, Roanoke Drug Bust, Teacher Honored, and Appalachian Power Freeze

News Express 1-23-25

Virginia Senate Backs Abortion Rights, Affordable Housing in Roanoke Moves Forward, and Paid Family Leave Advances

WFIR News Express 1-21-2025

WFIR News Express 1-20-2025

WFIR News Express: Avian Flu Alert, Roanoke Drug Supplier Murderer Sentenced, and Virginia’s Minimum Wage Debate

Hit-and-Run, Swastika Scandal in Roanoke, and Abortion Debate

Forever Chemicals in Water, Governor's Address, and Roanoke's New City Manager

General Assembly Opens, School Drug Policy Concerns, and Winter Pet Warnings

Winter Weather Challenges, Roanoke's Emergency Upgrades, and Virginia's 250th Anniversary

WFIR News Express Podcast: Winter Storm Warnings, Free Heat-Saving Hacks, and a Healthcare Battle Brewing

WFIR News Express: School Threats, Winter Weather Closures, General Assembly Delays

WFIR News Express 1-6-2025

Missing Attorney Found, Bikes for a Cause, and Former VA Gov on U.S. Resolve

WFIR News Express 1-2-2025

Roanoke Arrest Shocks Community, Claytor Lake Cleanup Progress, and FloydFest 2025 Updates

WFIR News Express 12-27-2024

WFIR News Express 12-26-2024

Roanoke Mayoral Recount Results, TikTok Ban Challenge, and Washington Commanders Stadium Updates

Recount Continues in Roanoke Mayoral Race; Federal Shutdown Looms; Drone Sightings Spark Investigation

TikTok Ruling Sparks Debate, Michael Vick's Coaching Comeback, and Fusion Energy Milestone in Virginia

Roanoke Golden Corral Shooting, Drone Sightings in Virginia, and Michael Vick Eyes Head Coach Role

Fatal Franklin County Crash, Poages Mill Project Paused, and Roanoke PAC Pushes for Greenway Expansion

Roanoke Standoff Ends in Arrest, Poage Farm Meeting Draws Crowds, and a Southwest Virginia Town Could Leave Its County

HopeTree Development Approved, Hollins Professor on Syria, and Is College Education a Holiday Gift Idea?

College Sports Changes, YMCA at Tanglewood, and Roanoke’s New Kitty Café

WFIR News Express 12-6-2024

Roanoke Youth Football Teams Head to Nationals, Fatal Shooting and Crash Investigations, and Hurricane Helene’s $4 Billion Impact

Murder-for-Hire Suicide, Affordable Housing in Roanoke County, and Roanoke College’s $1 Million Workforce Initiative

Roanoke names new city manager, produce prescription program expands, and Five Points nears fundraising goal

Hurricane Aid Deadline, Roanoke County Affordable Housing Project, and Walmart DEI Rollback Criticism

Murder-for-Hire Charges, Felon Voting Rights Debate, and Supermax Prison Allegations

Roanoke’s City Manager Search, Botetourt Fire Department Dissolves, and "Brown Friday" Warnings

Salem Rezoning Sparks Lawsuit, Roanoke Honors Preservation, and PFAS Found in Local Water

Roanoke Tackles Sustainability, Literacy Efforts Expand, and Offensive Banner Investigated

Roanoke Mayoral Recount, Mill Mountain Star’s Forgotten Song, and Virginia Senator on Trump’s Picks

Youngkin’s Legal Setback, Campus Safety Hearings, and Thanksgiving Travel Tips

Roanoke Shines Bright: Star’s 75th, Grandin Parade Fun, and Vape Shop Controversy

I-81 Weekend Ramp Closure, Youngkin’s Endorsements, and Marijuana Law Latest

Wildfires, Affordable Homes, and Hard Rock Casino Opens

Amtrak train derails in Roanoke, hurricane recovery continues, assaults on officers rise

Abortion rights amendment advances, Cobb leads in mayoral race, Carilion expands

Administrator Charged with Assault, Chemicals in the New River, Local Controversies & More

Roanoke Mayoral Race Update, Carbon Capture Innovation, and Helene Recovery Efforts

Race on a Razor’s Edge: Roanoke Mayoral Update + A Mother’s Mission

Roanoke Election Update, Project CARDINAL, and Honoring a Community Member

Provisional Ballots in Focus For Tight Roanoke Mayoral Race

Election 2024 Analysis: Chapman Rackaway on Roanoke Valley and Virginia Results

WFIR News Election Special

Roanoke Election Insights, Security Appeals, and Candidate Expectations on Election Night

Roanoke Suspect Sought, Roanoke College Swim Team at Trump Rally, and Drowsy Driving Concerns

From Miracles to Marches: Navigating Election Tensions and Community Spirit

WFIR Capitol Conversations: Rep. Morgan Griffith

Virginia Voter Purge Latest, Roanoke City Council Poll Results

Trump Rally, Early Voting, & Why We Love Ghost Stories

Trump Rally Sparks Local Protests, Voter Reinstatement Ordered, & Roanoke City Council Race Insights

Trump Rallies in Salem, Salem City Council Candidates, and Local Tech Growth

Cold Case Arrest, Roanoke Shootings, & Peak Fall Colors

Voter Concerns, Local Lawsuits, and Meals Tax Troubles in Roanoke

Election 2024: Candidate Spotlight, Early Voting Surge, and Roanoke’s Latest Updates

WFIR News Express: Roanoke City Council Race & Virginia's Crime Reduction Efforts

WFIR News Express 10-21-2024

Gas Station Robbery Arrest, Hurricane Recovery Efforts, and Roanoke’s Mayoral Race

Virginia’s AI Task Force, Roanoke Mayoral Race, and Election Integrity Concerns

Roanoke Shooting, Man Hit By Train, and Election Day Insights

WFIR Capitol Conversations Episode 2

Drug Raid on Home, Animal Cruelty, and Push for Local Transplant Center

Officer Burned in Domestic Incident, Virginia Trust Report, and Community Rebuilding After Hurricane Helene

WFIR News Express 10-11-2024

Manhunt Ends in Arrest, Hurricane Milton Response, and Peters Creek Fire Fallout

Bomb Threat Arrest, Parkway Closure, and Spooky Sprint Preview

WFIR News Express 10-8-2024

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Southwest Virginia Rebuilds, Candidates Spar, and Tips to Halt Holiday Theft

Local Food and Water Drive to Support Flood Victims, Roanoke Mayoral Forum Aftermath, and a Flower Shop Moving Downtown

Federal Disaster Aid Request for Virginia, Hurricane Helene Cleanup, and FBI Harassment Settlement

Governor Youngkin Surveys Hurricane Damage, Salem Murder Arrest, and Roanoke’s Award-Winning Mead

Roanoke Officer-Involved Shooting Justified, Mayoral Candidate Forum Announced, and Virginia ABC Layoffs

Virginia Prepares for Hurricane Helene: State of Emergency Declared

Drug Conspiracy Tied to Officer’s Death, Roanoke County Tragedy, and Southwest VA Band’s TikTok Fame

Two Found Dead in Roanoke, Early Voting Turnout, and Salem Fire Chief Announces Retirement

High-Speed Chase, Marijuana Club Under Fire, and Olympic Gold Returns to Blacksburg

Salem Manhunt, Roanoke Teacher Arrested, and Metallica Comes to Lane Stadium

Salem Manhunt, Rocky Mount Gets Bigger, and Kroger's $2M Facelift

School Threat Arrest, Roanoke Elections Update, and I-73 Decision Reversed

Fed Rate Cuts, Roanoke Zoning Controversy, and Kid Runs For Veterans

Virginia Tech Assault Search, Memorial Unveiling, and Supermoon Alert

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WFIR Capitol Conversations Episode 1: 6th District Democratic Candidate Ken Mitchell

WFIR News Express 8-29-2024

News Update 8-28-24

Medical License Suspended, Fatal Four Car Crash, Washington Commanders New Stadium?

WFIR News Express 8-26-2024

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Arson Arrests After Several Vehicle Fires, Roanoke Teen Laid To Rest, Town Council Member Charged With Fraud

Roanoke Anti-Violence Counseling Session, Member One Merger Vote Pending, Carolina Panthers Report To Camp

J.D. Vance Comes to Radford, "Real Hillbillies" Protest Vance, and Cabo Fish Taco Space Purchased

Juveniles Charges in Different Shootings, Biden Drops Out Team Coverage, Crawfish Restaurant Coming To Roanoke

Motorcyclist Shot By Police, Juveniles Charged In Roanoke Shooting, 2024 Election Team Coverage

GOP Candidate Charged with Stalking, Father of Murder Victim Wants Answers 5 Years Later, "Busk Roanoke" Takes Over the Streets this Weekend

Gun Violence Prevention Latest, Team Election 2024 Coverage, New Nashville Hot Chicken Restaurant

Trump Assassination Team Coverage, Rabies Positive Test, Famous Artist Dies

WFIR News Express 7-15-2024

Roanoke PPP Loan Convictions, Cellphone Usage in Schools Order, Ice Cream Expansion, New Downtown Tavern

Biden NATO, Frmr Gov Talks Biden Age, Hurricane Forecast, Lawn Tips, Bag Tax Latest, Landfill Closed

President Biden Reelection Team Coverage, BnB Under New Ownership Post Scandal, 768-unit Apartment Complex

15 Firefighters injured, Roanoke Warns of Pet Scam, Dems Discuss President Biden's Reelection Campaign

WFIR News Express 7-5-2024

Dems "Family Therapy," Fireworks Information You Need for July 4th, Roanoke City Little League Goes to States

Presidential Debate Analysis, Berglund Center Pretzel Chemical Cleaner Citation, High School Use of "N Word" Rampant

All Lanes Closed, Presidential Debate Reaction, Roanoke Affordable Housing, Fireworks Warning

WFIR News Express 6-27-2024

Gov Signs in Salem, Look at SCOTUS decisions, Social Media Warning Labels, Shrewd Outdoors to Salem, Ducks Freed

WFIR News Express 6-25-2024

Guns Bought Back, RCPD Remembers, Governor To Attend Trump Rally, Tick Tips

WFIR News Express 6-21-2024

WFIR Celebrates its 100th Anniversary

VA Primary Election Results, Medical Professionals Discuss the "Heat Dome," and a Family Gets A New Home

Man Charged With Extorting Wyoming Girl, Officer-Involved Shooting, Skill Games Latest, Bev Back on Council

419 "green time," Child Internet Safety Tips, Social Media Challenge Warning, Farmers Markets, Poison Hemlock

Person with Gunshot Crashes Car, Narcotics Bust, Residents Help Stop Algae SML Bloom, Carilion Drones

Mayor Criticizes Pro-Palestinian Protestors, Candidate Doesn't Drop Out Correctly, New No-Wake Zone at SML

New Roanoke Interim City Manager, Congressman's Brother Accused of Verbal Assault, Speed Cameras Approved

Mountain Valley Pipeline Could Start Today, GOP Senate Candidate Visits Roanoke Today, HopeTree Redevelopment, VT Construction Robots

Roanoke Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting, New Mill Mountain Trails, Roanoke is Again an All-American City

Teen Charged in the First-Degree, D-Day Team Coverage, Party for Growers, RC offers Adult Cannabis Classes

Teen Killed In Shooting, D-Day 80th Celebration, VT Profs Discuss Book Bans, Summer Weather Predictions

Police Chase Details, Health Experts on Dr. Fauci, New YMCA Coming to Tanglewood

Two Separate 100 MPH Police Chases, Dog Breeding Facility Faces Largest Fine, Pipeline Problems

Trump Sends Cease-and-Desist to Local Congressman, Police Discuss Use of Force Report, Burger Restaurant Closes

Trump Conviction Response, Roanoke BBQ Joint is "Southern Living," Annual Green Film Festival Begins Today

Roanoke College Presidential Poll, New Entertainment Venue, "Not Your Average Weekend"

Virginia Man Freed in Turks and Caicos, RCPS Transportation Changes, Tornado Latest

Tornado Hits Salem, DC to Roanoke Tourism?, Stroke Smart City

No Border Security, Anti-Semitism at UVA?, Southwest Virginia Coalition for Palestine has Benefit Concert

WFIR News Express 5-23-2024

Roanoke Shooting Latest, Skill Games Not Dead, Former Roanoke Mayor Pushes Back Against Current Council

Roanoke City Manager Resigns, 21 Firearms Stolen, A Mayor's Husband Accused of 11 Thefts

Pediatric THC-related Hospital Visits Decrease, Endangered Sites in Roanoke Valley, New Book: Roanoke in the 1950's

Presidential Debate Analysis, VSU Snubbed by Biden-Trump, Revolutionary War Barracks Found in Virginia

Election Disinformation Update, CVS Fined For Unauthorized Shots, Underage Marijuana Latest

Students With ID Badges, Pro-Palestinian Protest at Town Council, Local Lawmakers Discuss New State Budget

Roanoke City Changes School Funding, New Budget No RGGI, GOP PAC Against Local Congressman

Carilion Cleared, Students Walk Out Gov Commencement, Rock Fest Canceled, FloyFest Upcoming, Wonju Recognized

WFIR News Express 5-10-2024

Arms to Israel response, Affording Housing Funds, and a Blacksburg B&B Closes Amid Controversy

College Campus Protests Team Coverage -- UVA, VT, Roanoke City Council

Wasena Bridge Traffic, Roanoke City Tax Rates, Stunt Man Discusses "Fall Guy"

5-6-24 Protests, Community Conversation "Hope Over Hate", RC Football Coach Talks Getting Started

WFIR News Express 5-3-2024

5-2-2024 VT Palestine Protest continues, Area Congressman Question Columbia's President, and Robbery suspect arrested,

5-1-24 Pro-Palestinian Protest Team Coverage, Strawberry Festival Returns

4-30-24 Team Coverage Pro-Palestine Protests

4-29-24 VT Protesters Go To Jail, Greenway Closes, Voting Opens in Virginia

4-26-24 Deputy Chief Resigns and Charged, 35 Foot Blaze at Recycling Center, New Art Venue Opens

4-25-24 Child Hit By Car, Mustang Hits Home, Police Start I-81 Monitoring Today

4-24-24 MVP Start Date, I-81 Funding & Scheduled Lane Closures, State of Air in Roanoke

4-23-2024 RCPD: man with a knife was tased and shot by officers after he refused to comply with their commands

4-19-24 Israel-Iran Analysis, Victim's Body Set On Fire, Downtown ROA Restaurant Moves to Salem

4-18-24 Criminal Flees to Mexico, Sexual Assault Lawsuit Settled, General Assembly Reconvene Session

4-17-24 Former Coach Faces Sex Crimes, Reconvene Session Latest Including NAACP Concerns and Skill Games

4-16-24 Skill Games Pushback, Min. Wage Remains, New Hotel

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