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Blacksburg distillery owner throws support behind a bill making its way through the General Assembly https://wfirnews.com/news/blacksburg-distillery-owner-throws-support-behind-a-bill-making-its-way-through-the-general-assembly
February 4, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Blacksburg distillery owner throws support behind a bill making its way through the General Assembly https://wfirnews.com/news/blacksburg-distillery-owner-throws-support-behind-a-bill-making-its-way-through-the-general-assembly
Natural Shocks at MMT, staged readings this weekend at the Bear Theatre, new art at the Taubman and Eleanor D. Wilson museums https://wfirnews.com/news/natural-shocks-at-mmt-staged-readings-this-weekend-at-the-bear-theatre-new-art-at-the-taubman-and-eleanor-d-wilson-museums
February 4, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Natural Shocks at MMT, staged readings this weekend at the Bear Theatre, new art at the Taubman and Eleanor D. Wilson museums https://wfirnews.com/news/natural-shocks-at-mmt-staged-readings-this-weekend-at-the-bear-theatre-new-art-at-the-taubman-and-eleanor-d-wilson-museums
VBR says first-time holiday marketing campaign was a winner https://wfirnews.com/news/vbr-says-first-time-holiday-marketing-campaign-was-a-winner
February 4, 2026 at 11:23 AM
VBR says first-time holiday marketing campaign was a winner https://wfirnews.com/news/vbr-says-first-time-holiday-marketing-campaign-was-a-winner
Weekly political rally in downtown Roanoke evolves into community gathering https://wfirnews.com/news/weekly-political-rally-in-downtown-roanoke-evolves-into-community-gathering
February 3, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Weekly political rally in downtown Roanoke evolves into community gathering https://wfirnews.com/news/weekly-political-rally-in-downtown-roanoke-evolves-into-community-gathering
Employment placement agency offers help for Yokohama employees facing loss of jobs next month https://wfirnews.com/news/employment-placement-agency-offers-help-for-yokohama-employees-facing-loss-of-jobs-next-month
February 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Employment placement agency offers help for Yokohama employees facing loss of jobs next month https://wfirnews.com/news/employment-placement-agency-offers-help-for-yokohama-employees-facing-loss-of-jobs-next-month
Roanoke County Police investigating after multi-vehicle crash on Franklin Road https://wfirnews.com/news/roanoke-county-police-investigating-after-multi-vehicle-crash-on-franklin-road
February 2, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Roanoke County Police investigating after multi-vehicle crash on Franklin Road https://wfirnews.com/news/roanoke-county-police-investigating-after-multi-vehicle-crash-on-franklin-road
Ella Langley to perform at the Salem Civic Center in June https://wfirnews.com/news/ella-langley-to-perform-at-the-salem-civic-center-in-june
February 2, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Ella Langley to perform at the Salem Civic Center in June https://wfirnews.com/news/ella-langley-to-perform-at-the-salem-civic-center-in-june
Roanoke revises trash schedule, urges sidewalk clearing after storm https://wfirnews.com/news/roanoke-revises-trash-schedule-urges-sidewalk-clearing-after-storm
February 2, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Roanoke revises trash schedule, urges sidewalk clearing after storm https://wfirnews.com/news/roanoke-revises-trash-schedule-urges-sidewalk-clearing-after-storm
Town of Rocky Mount adds land and residents https://wfirnews.com/news/town-of-rocky-mount-adds-land-and-residents
February 2, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Town of Rocky Mount adds land and residents https://wfirnews.com/news/town-of-rocky-mount-adds-land-and-residents
Familiar voice returns to Salem Ridgeyaks broadcast booth for 2026 season https://wfirnews.com/news/familiar-voice-returns-to-salem-ridgeyaks-broadcast-booth-for-2026-season
January 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Familiar voice returns to Salem Ridgeyaks broadcast booth for 2026 season https://wfirnews.com/news/familiar-voice-returns-to-salem-ridgeyaks-broadcast-booth-for-2026-season
Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week https://wfirnews.com/news/carilion-childrens-trauma-nurse-urges-safety-first-approach-for-those-breaking-out-the-flexible-flyers-this-week
January 29, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week https://wfirnews.com/news/carilion-childrens-trauma-nurse-urges-safety-first-approach-for-those-breaking-out-the-flexible-flyers-this-week
Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota https://wfirnews.com/news/attorney-general-jay-jones-joins-multistate-coalition-condemning-doj-threats-against-minnesota
January 29, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota https://wfirnews.com/news/attorney-general-jay-jones-joins-multistate-coalition-condemning-doj-threats-against-minnesota
Wason Center General Assembly issues survey tilts “blue” as to what Virginians favor https://wfirnews.com/news/wason-center-general-assembly-issues-survey-tilts-blue-as-to-what-virginians-favor
January 29, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Wason Center General Assembly issues survey tilts “blue” as to what Virginians favor https://wfirnews.com/news/wason-center-general-assembly-issues-survey-tilts-blue-as-to-what-virginians-favor
The Entertainment District Focus Group examining long term future of Berglund Center complex https://wfirnews.com/news/the-entertainment-district-focus-group-examining-long-term-future-of-berglund-center-complex
January 28, 2026 at 2:34 PM
The Entertainment District Focus Group examining long term future of Berglund Center complex https://wfirnews.com/news/the-entertainment-district-focus-group-examining-long-term-future-of-berglund-center-complex
Virginia Citizens Defense League calls for investigation into killing Alex Pretti https://wfirnews.com/news/virginia-citizens-defense-league-calls-for-investigation-into-killing-alex-pretti
January 27, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Virginia Citizens Defense League calls for investigation into killing Alex Pretti https://wfirnews.com/news/virginia-citizens-defense-league-calls-for-investigation-into-killing-alex-pretti
Galactic to headline Roanoke’s Freedom First Down by Downtown Festival in April https://wfirnews.com/news/galactic-to-headline-roanokes-freedom-first-down-by-downtown-festival-in-april
January 27, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Galactic to headline Roanoke’s Freedom First Down by Downtown Festival in April https://wfirnews.com/news/galactic-to-headline-roanokes-freedom-first-down-by-downtown-festival-in-april
Billy Strings to perform at Berglund Center this summer https://wfirnews.com/news/billy-strings-to-perform-at-berglund-center-this-summer
January 27, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Billy Strings to perform at Berglund Center this summer https://wfirnews.com/news/billy-strings-to-perform-at-berglund-center-this-summer
Docs for Morgan fundraiser keeps her memory and legacy alive https://wfirnews.com/news/docs-for-morgan-fundraiser-keeps-her-memory-and-legacy-alive
January 27, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Docs for Morgan fundraiser keeps her memory and legacy alive https://wfirnews.com/news/docs-for-morgan-fundraiser-keeps-her-memory-and-legacy-alive
Roanoke Del. Sam Rasoul calls for abolishing ICE https://wfirnews.com/news/roanoke-del-sam-rasoul-calls-for-abolishing-ice
January 27, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Roanoke Del. Sam Rasoul calls for abolishing ICE https://wfirnews.com/news/roanoke-del-sam-rasoul-calls-for-abolishing-ice
Police presence reported at Cave Spring emergency room https://wfirnews.com/news/police-presence-reported-at-cave-spring-emergency-room
January 27, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Police presence reported at Cave Spring emergency room https://wfirnews.com/news/police-presence-reported-at-cave-spring-emergency-room
Roanoke City says neighborhood plowing begins on Tuesday https://wfirnews.com/news/roanoke-city-says-neighborhood-plowing-begins-on-tuesday
January 26, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Roanoke City says neighborhood plowing begins on Tuesday https://wfirnews.com/news/roanoke-city-says-neighborhood-plowing-begins-on-tuesday
Virginia Tech researcher tests future-focused method to help smokers quit https://wfirnews.com/news/virginia-tech-researcher-tests-future-focused-method-to-help-smokers-quit
January 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Virginia Tech researcher tests future-focused method to help smokers quit https://wfirnews.com/news/virginia-tech-researcher-tests-future-focused-method-to-help-smokers-quit
Appalachian Power is gearing up for winter storm; wants customers to support power outages https://wfirnews.com/news/appalachian-power-is-gearing-up-for-winter-storm-wants-customers-to-support-power-outages
January 23, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Appalachian Power is gearing up for winter storm; wants customers to support power outages https://wfirnews.com/news/appalachian-power-is-gearing-up-for-winter-storm-wants-customers-to-support-power-outages
Roanoke City declares State of Emergency https://wfirnews.com/news/roanoke-city-declares-state-of-emergency
January 23, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Roanoke City declares State of Emergency https://wfirnews.com/news/roanoke-city-declares-state-of-emergency
VDOT preps for weekend storm; advises people to stay home during the worst of it https://wfirnews.com/news/vdot-preps-for-weekend-storm-advises-people-to-stay-home-during-the-worst-of-it
January 23, 2026 at 2:03 PM
VDOT preps for weekend storm; advises people to stay home during the worst of it https://wfirnews.com/news/vdot-preps-for-weekend-storm-advises-people-to-stay-home-during-the-worst-of-it