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Now that Fall is here a classic has returned.  As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us the Craftsmen’s Fall Classic is not only a great place start your holiday shopping it offers a ...

Since 2017 the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program based in downtown Roanoke – RAMP – has seen 61 companies go through its 12-week mentoring cycle, on their way to creating almost a...

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:...

The 2025 Art By Bus Celebration was held today in downtown Roanoke, and included remarks by this year’s “Writer By Bus,” in which a local author rode Valley Metro buses earlier this ...

Dr. Tony Seupal Carilion (left) C Palmer photoWe’ve had several executives and physicians in key roles from Carilion Clinic here live in studio, where the new Carilion Taubman Cancer Center now ...

The Bank on Financial Wellness Series kicks off at the end of the month. The six-monthly classes help participants move from financially surviving to thriving. WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno has more. h...

Unleashed Dog Bakery and Boutique is closing at the end of the year. After 11 years occupying space at the Ponce De Leon building on Campbell Ave. in downtown Roanoke, the owners posted on social medi...

Roanoke, Virginia — The Virginia General Assembly has officially adopted House Joint Resolution 605 (HJ R605), commending Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges on the occasion of its 10th annivers...

The Virginia Tech Athletic Department will see their budget increase to more than 229 million dollars over the next four years following a 13-1 vote by the Board of Visitors this morning. VT President...

Bruce C Bryan submitted“Everything I needed to Know About Business I Learned as a Server” proclaims 5 Points Creative founder Bruce C. Bryan on the cover of his new book, officially releas...