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The Exchange debuts with Grace Potter, a new exhibit at Gallery 360 and the Roanoke Regional Writers Conference
Culture Calendar graphic 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 C...
Gene Marrano Jan 07, 2026

6th District Democratic candidate calls on Congressman Ben Cline to keep President Trump in check when it comes to action in Venezuela
Ken Mitchell ( Democratic Candidate in Virginia’s 6th Congressional District) An area Democratic Congressional candidate says the recent operation in Venezuela hurts America’s reputation g...
Clark Palmer Jan 07, 2026

Washington Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury leaving to pursue other opportunities
NFL insider Adam Schefter is reporting that Washington Commanders Offensive Coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is leaving the organization to pursue other opportunities. According to Schefter, Kingsbury and ...
Clark Palmer Jan 06, 2026

Botetourt County launches annual recreation incentive fund for local projects
A Botetourt County department has launched its annual reimbursement fund application to help improve and expand recreational activities across the county. WFIR’s Conner Arthur has details: https...
Web Staff Jan 06, 2026

ACA tax credits expiration threatens thousands of Virginians healthcare access
Nearly 400,000 Virginia residents face steep premium increases following the lapse of critical federal subsidies, according to healthcare advocacy groups. Health insurance premiums are expected to inc...
Ian Price Jan 05, 2026

ROA traveler numbers up; executive director on future airport expansion plans
Mike Stewart, Airport Executive Director A record 760,000 passengers in 2024, and projected 2025 totals that will “blow those numbers out of the water,” says the Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport...
Gene Marrano Jan 05, 2026

Roanoke’s Exchange Music Hall makes debut, looks ahead to enhancements
As the new year gets underway, the co-owner of a local event management company is looking back on their New Year’s Eve debut inside downtown Roanoke’s former First National Exchange Bank....
Web Staff Jan 05, 2026

Virginia’s Democratic U.S. Senators criticize capture of Maduro
US Senator Mark Warner Virginia’s two U.S. Senators are sharply criticizing President Donald Trump’s military action in Venezuela, with Tim Kaine calling it an “unauthorized” a...
Gene Marrano Jan 03, 2026

Rep. Cline issues statement of support for capture of Maduro
Today, Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06) issued the following statement after the successful capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces. “Protecting our people, securing our border, and ...
Gene Marrano Jan 03, 2026

U.S. Forces Capture Venezuelan President Maduro in Caracas Strike
CARACAS, Venezuela – U.S. special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a pre-dawn military strike in Caracas on Saturday, according to President Donald...
Ian Price Jan 03, 2026
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