Governor Abigail Spanberger’s veto of legislation to create a licensed retail marijuana market in Virginia is drawing sharp ...

Several generations of Roanokers always mark it on their calendars for the Memorial Day weekend if they are staying close to ...

A local nonprofit is rising up to raise awareness about an under-studied and overlooked form of cancer. After losing her ...

Roanoke City Council’s Monday meeting ran more than four hours and ended at 11 p.m. without action on a major zoning overhaul ...

Its not happening for a while but David Stewart Wiley will be stepping down from his role as music director and conductor for ...

Regional Farmer's markets, farm to table eateries, brew pubs, organic farms and more - a new initiative that connects ...

The Roanoke Women's Foundation held its 21st annual luncheon at the Taubman Museum of Art, a celebration of women in the arts ...

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. Its the ...

Virginia State Police are launching a new speed enforcement initiative today to protect highway workers on Interstate 81. The ...

A, “5 alarm dumpster fire led by a coin-operated President,” is how Beth Macy put it today while speaking to a group of ...

A local festival celebrating the region’s diversity returns this weekend. Local Colors will be celebrating three decades of ...