The Excel Center in Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College have signed an agreement to create new opportunities for ...

The Virginia Tech Men’s basketball team announced today they will not be accepting an invite to participate in this year’s NIT Tournament. In a statement posted to social media the team says in part, ...

Experts are discussing the potential negative impacts that I-Gaming would have on the Commonwealth if approve by the General ...

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 ...

Roanoke College, in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to formally the launch of the Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies. Kim Kyusik, a ...

A new report from The Center of Addiction Science, Policy, and Research (CASPR) finds that the Commonwealth's lax iGambling laws are allowing betting apps to funnel millions out of the state. WFIRs Em ...

Having a reliable water source is something many take for granted, but in recent months reports that the proposed Google data ...

A recent economic impact study out of Virginia Tech finds that The Virginia Creeper Trail - 35-miles of railway-turned-recreational trail connecting Damascus to Abingdon and Whitetop - generates more ...

Dr. Pepper Park at The Bridges normally kicks off its season in late April but this year the outdoor music and special events venue will debut on Saturday with the "Green Envy St. Paddy's Day Party." ...

Does the Roanoke arts and culture scene Pop! for you? Want to learn more about what cultural offerings there are in the area?

Will you be "Irish for a Day," when the City of Roanoke stages its annual St Patrick's Day celebration on the streets downtown? Green beer, corned beef, green garb and hats, four leaf clovers - St ...

Many veterans face all sorts of well-documented challenges once they leave their military life behind. The financial hurdles often include keeping their houses in good repair. Locally one company ...