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The longest-running event at the Salem Civic Center gallops back into town this weekend as the Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo celebrates its 58th year with three days of professional competition. P...

The recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela that removed President Nicolás Maduro from power has raised significant questions about international relations precedents, according to a Radfor...

2/15/18 – Richmond, VA – Virginia House of Delegates 2018.Photo credit: Amanda Maglione Delegate Sam Rasoul (HD38) introduces legislation to expand the availability of affordable housing u...

With CDC data revealing that visits to the doctor’s office for flu-like symptoms have reached a 30 year high – with 5000 deaths or more nationwide this flu season, a Carilion Clinic physic...

Photo Courtesy – Congress.gov In remembrance of the January 6th insurrection, House Democrats held a special hearing at the U.S. Capitol yesterday, featuring reflections from a former Virginia c...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...