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Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April
( Courtesy of Luke Combs Twitter)Country music superstar Luke Combs is set to perform at Scott Stadium on Charlottesville on Saturday April 4th. Tickets will go on sale to the public next Frida...
Clark Palmer Oct 09, 2025

Teen sentenced following firearm incident at Franklin County High School
Statement from Franklin County Sheriff’s Office: The Office of the Sheriff announces that 17-year-old Anthony Orion Dalton was sentenced on October 8, 2025, in connection with the incident that ...
Clark Palmer Oct 09, 2025

Virginia military wife calls on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay service members
A military wife from Virginia called into House Speaker Mike Johnson’s segment on CSPAN this morning and asked Johnson to bring the House back into session to approve legislation that would prov...
Clark Palmer Oct 09, 2025

Wise Women Lunch Series returns next Wednesday to help women build financial confidence in Roanoke
The process of managing money wisely can sometimes be a challenge, however one investment advising company in Roanoke is helping women take charge of their finances through its “Wise Women Lunch...
Web Staff Oct 09, 2025

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association calls on Jay Jones to end campaign
The Virginia Law Enforcement Sheriffs’ Association is calling on current Democratic candidate for Attorney General Jay Jones to end his campaign amid reports Jones discussed the hypothetical dea...
Clark Palmer Oct 08, 2025

Campbell County rejects data center as Botetourt prepares for Google’s water demands
Campbell County supervisors have voted 5-2 against a proposal to build a new data center in the Concord area — a decision that stands in stark contrast to neighboring Botetourt County’s on...
Ian Price Oct 08, 2025
What happens if AG candidate Jones drops out? Political expert warns of ballot chaos
Early voting is already underway in Virginia, but Democratic Attorney General nominee Jay Jones faces mounting pressure to withdraw after leaked text messages and a reckless driving conviction surface...
Ian Price Oct 08, 2025

Community Movie Night coming to downtown Roanoke
Downtown Roanoke, Inc. (DRI) and 202 Social House invite the community to gather for a spooktacular evening in Market Square on Friday, October 24, 2025, for Movies in the Market. This free community ...
Clark Palmer Oct 08, 2025

Get bubbly for The Spot on Kirk at fundraiser this weekend
For nine years and counting The Spot on Kirk has provided an intimate stage for local, regional and national touring performers – even Grammy nominees. Now once again The Spot is holding its ann...
Gene Marrano Oct 08, 2025

RSO’s Boogie Wonder Band, White Zinnia dance performance at Hollins, Monstersongs at Showtimers
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:...
Gene Marrano Oct 08, 2025
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