After being named the top state for business last year, Virginia is now the fourth best state for business according to ...

As rescue efforts continue in the aftermath of the Texas floods, one Virginia Tech professor is discussing why early warning ...

University of Virginia President Jim Ryan has resigned, with UVA at risk of losing federal funding for continuing diversity, equity and inclusion practices – despite President Trump’s mandate to scrap ...

Tickets for all performances at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech are on sale now. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us the 2025-26 season opens in September. Season subscription packages ...

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WASHINGTON — A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be holding for a second day as the conflict shifted from active military strikes to a political battle in Washington. Top Pentagon ...

ROANOKE, Va. — The Roanoke City Market Building has reopened just days after a kitchen fire at Fork in the Market triggered alarms and activated the building’s suppression system Friday afternoon.

The remastered 4k version of the 1980s classic “The Outsiders” is coming to the Grandin Theatre with the opportunity to meet C. Thomas Howell, the actor who brought the character Ponyboy to life. WFIR ...

Many shelves at Feeding Southwest Virginia remain empty as the need for the organization’s help increases. AS WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us the non profit’s leadership continues to talk with ...

Northwest Roanoke will honor 7 people with roots in that part of the city - dubbing them as "Living Legends," - when Melrose Plaza has its official grand opening next month. WFIR's Gene Marrano has ...

The Roanoke Mast General Store will be hosting a 5-year anniversary celebration on Saturday, which will include candy sampling, free bags of popcorn, gift card giveaways, and an in-store adoption ...

"Roanoke is at a tipping point," - so says a local non-profit agency leader, in a memo sent out last week about how community members can step up, during a time of funding uncertainty. More from ...