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A new report from The Center of Addiction Science, Policy, and Research (CASPR) finds that the Commonwealth’s lax iGambling laws are allowing betting apps to funnel millions out of the state. WF...

Eating fish for Lent, especially on Friday, is a time-honored tradition for many of a Christian-based faith. To that end Taziki’s Mediterranean Restaurant on Franklin Road in Roanoke has brought...

Waynette Anderson (Left) C Palmer photo Dr. Pepper Park at The Bridges normally kicks off its season in late April but this year the outdoor music and special events venue will debut on Saturday with ...

A recent economic impact study out of Virginia Tech finds that The Virginia Creeper Trail – 35-miles of railway-turned-recreational trail connecting Damascus to Abingdon and Whitetop – gen...

The General Assembly recently signed off on legislation that looks to ban assault style weapons. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer: https://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/3-11-Gun-Bill-Wrap...

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...

DRI photos Will you be “Irish for a Day,” when the City of Roanoke stages its annual St Patrick’s Day celebration on the streets downtown? Green beer, corned beef, green garb and hat...

Alicia Witt was at her nursing job when a friend called with news no homeowner ever wants to hear. Her Bedford County house was on fire, and her two dogs were still trapped inside. The fire broke out ...

There’s a new Mexican fast-casual restaurant in town and today QDOBA cut a ribbon on their new Colonial Avenue home, across from the Towers Shopping Center. Another QDOBA should open on West Mai...

  Having a reliable water source is something many take for granted, but in recent months reports that the proposed Google data centers in Botetourt County could draw as much as 2 million gallons...