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An organization that specializes in land conservancy within the Roanoke Valley is inviting guests to celebrate the hard work behind local conservation efforts. WFIR’s Conner Arthur has that stor...

  Live in studio this morning, Whitney Leeson from the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation, and Alexander Boone with ABoone Real Estate Inc. discussed preserving historical structures – ...

New railings, new concrete platform soon for Manna pantry loading dock G Marrano photosFood Lion has donated $3000 worth of shelf-stable foods and another $6000 towards physical improvements at the Ma...

Opera Roanoke opens its 50th season on September 21.  That performance not only marks the organization’s anniversary it also is the swan song for long time artistic director Steven Whi...

It’s almost that time of year again, as an annual Roanoke festival is once again encouraging residents to “go outside.” WFIR’s Conner Arthur has that story: https://wfirnews.co...

The season starts in just over a month and some familiar faces will return to the ice. The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are gearing up for season ten at the Berglund Center – as WFIR’s Gene Mar...

( AP Photo)Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, has died after being shot Wednesday at an event at Utah Valley Universit...

The Palliative Care Partnership of the Roanoke Valley is presenting an evening with Dr. Aditi Sethi-Brown…“Bringing Death Back into Life.” As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno repo...

An area gym is hosting a memorial stair climb honoring first responders who died during the 911 terrorist attacks. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer. https://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/...

Worries about hurricane Helene’s impact here and rumors that the entire blue ridge parkway was shut down due to roadway damage not withstanding, 2024 was a very good year for Virginia’s Bl...