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Roanoke County Public Schools celebrated the completion this morning of a renovation and expansion project at W.E. Cundiff Elementary School, which has a new administrative wing and cafeteria and has ...

( Grace Potter photo by James Mountford)Roanoke’s emergence as a vibrant hub for live music reaches a defining moment this New Year’s Eve with the debut of its new, premier venue, The Exch...

The City of Salem recently received additional grants from the Virginia Tourism Corporation, all aimed at attracting more visitors to the city, and its tourism director says the funding will make a ma...

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today declared a state of emergency to provide emergency hunger relief for Virginians in response to the Democrat Shutdown causing Supplemental Nutrition A...

An AARP community ambassador is encouraging residents in the Valley to explore the Medicare plans that best fit their needs during this year’s open enrollment period. WFIR’s Conner Arthur ...

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia.Bequest of William Bingham, 1811.2.An exhibit that has traversed the country is making one final stop…at the Taubman Museum of Art.  WFI...

Spooktacular Saturday is back at Explore Park. As WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno reports in addition to some holiday fun the day offers one last chance for Tree Top Quest before it closes for the year. ...

RBRA photoFrom Roanoke Regional Airport: In appreciation and gratitude for Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport federal employees who continue to serve the flying public with dedication during the government sh...

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. https:...

A mid-October poll of 958 registered Virginia voters by Clarity Campaign Labs, which works with progressive campaigns and organizations, shows Democrat Abigail Spanberger with a 10 point lead over Win...