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Virginia Democrats face end of window for extreme redistricting move wfirnews.com/news/virginia-d…

Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map

UPDATE: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 10:11 a.m. Virginia Democrats filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday. The move seeks to restore a congressional map that could give the party...

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New speed cameras target Interstate 81 work zone in Roanoke County starting today wfirnews.com/news/new-speed-…

New speed cameras target Interstate 81 work zone in Roanoke County starting today

Virginia State Police are launching a new speed enforcement initiative today to protect highway workers on Interstate 81. The program uses safety cameras to monitor traffic between mile markers 143...

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VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails wfirnews.com/news/vdot-annou…

VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth's Multiuse Trails

An office of Virginia's Department of Transportation has released a first-in-the-state plan that could place more than 4 million Virginians within walking distance of a multiuse trail. Listen to the...

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Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum wfirnews.com/news/virginia-s…

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum

Today, Senate Republican Leader Ryan T. McDougle released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court of Virginia's ruling in Scott v. McDougle. "The Supreme Court ruling today affirms what...

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Inseparable’s ‘Care That’s Fair’ Campaign Highlights VA’s Struggling Mental Healthcare Industry wfirnews.com/news/inseparabl…

Inseparable's 'Care That's Fair' Campaign Highlights VA's Struggling Mental Healthcare Industry

In honor of mental health awareness month, a bipartisan mental health advocacy organization launches an awareness campaign across Virginia. Listen to the report below or read the full story: Insepa...

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David Bowers looks to run again for City Council seat wfirnews.com/news/david-bowe…

David Bowers looks to run again for City Council seat

Former Roanoke Mayor and City Council member David Bowers tells WFIR he is collecting signatures as he gets set to run once again for council as an independent candidate. Bowers has until June 16th...

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Roanoke Mountain Adventures moving over to Black Dog Salvage later this year wfirnews.com/news/roanoke-mo…

Roanoke Mountain Adventures moving over to Black Dog Salvage later this year

Black Dog Salvage will make room for Jeff Todd and Roanoke Mountain Adventures by opening their Ashlawn Street warehouse to the public again, where they will store and sell their larger architectural...

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Southwest Virginia Ballet celebrates 35 years with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” wfirnews.com/news/southwest-…

Southwest Virginia Ballet celebrates 35 years with "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

A local ballet company promises a dreamy night out in celebration of more than 30-years of performances in the Valley. Listen to the report below or read the full story: Southwest Virginia Ballet is...

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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns on Saturday wfirnews.com/news/stamp-out-…

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns on Saturday

The annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns on Saturday, when residents are encouraged to leave shelf-stable, non-perishable food and hygiene items in or by their mailbox before their mail...

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Virginia Tech professor reflects on passing of CNN founder Ted Turner wfirnews.com/news/virginia-t…

Virginia Tech professor reflects on passing of CNN founder Ted Turner

Ted Turner, the outspoken businessman who transformed global media by launching CNN, died Wednesday at age 87. Turner passed away peacefully at his home following a long struggle with Lewy body...

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RoVa Labs at Carilion Clinic cuts the ribbon on shared lab space wfirnews.com/news/rova-labs-…

RoVa Labs at Carilion Clinic cuts the ribbon on shared lab space

The City of Roanoke and Carilion Clinic have worked with other local partners to establish a biotech incubator on South Jefferson Street, in the heart of what is called Roanoke's "Innovation Corrid...

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A Virginia Tech professor who studies hospitality and tourism says those planning a vacation should do it now and not wait for gas prices to come down wfirnews.com/news/a-virginia…

A Virginia Tech professor who studies hospitality and tourism says those planning a vacation should...

With no assurance that gas prices - or jet fuel costs also impacted by the Strait of Hormuz blockade for that matter - will come back to where they were a few months ago anytime soon, Mahmood Khan...

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FBI searches Virginia Senate leader’s office as part of corruption probe, AP source says wfirnews.com/news/fbi-search…

FBI searches Virginia Senate leader’s office as part of corruption probe, AP source says

The Associated Press reports that the FBI searched the Virginia state Senate leader’s office today as part of a corruption investigation, a person familiar with the matter said. The search at...

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Collections Unpacked at History Museum; RSO last Masterworks concert this weekend; The Tin Woman opens at Showtimers wfirnews.com/news/collection…

Collections Unpacked at History Museum; RSO last Masterworks concert this weekend; The Tin Woman...

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. The Roanoke...

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Roanoke Council to vote Monday on FY 2026-27 budget after March revenue review wfirnews.com/news/roanoke-co…

Roanoke Council to vote Monday on FY 2026-27 budget after March revenue review

LISTEN: Roanoke heads to May 11 budget adoption with spending under pace, tax revenues mixed Roanoke City Council is set to reconvene Monday at 2 p.m. to consider adoption of the City of Roanoke...

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Daisy Art Parade adds a carnival this year at new location wfirnews.com/news/daisy-art-…

Daisy Art Parade adds a carnival this year at new location

A three-year-old celebration of arts and culture in Roanoke - and of its neighborhood groups - is back in year four this Saturday with a new all-day carnival and live music. The "Daisy Art Parade,"...

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Upcoming charity football game looks to honor Autumn Bushman wfirnews.com/news/upcoming-c…

Upcoming charity football game looks to honor Autumn Bushman

A local football team is hosting an event meant to rally support for the family of Autumn Bushman. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0CVjXPhrL1iz6aAhWXmzOH?si=BJIM8ORY...

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Roanoke College men’s lacrosse team receives NCAA DIII Tournament bid wfirnews.com/news/roanoke-co…

Roanoke College men's lacrosse team receives NCAA DIII Tournament bid

The Old Dominion Athletic Conference will have three teams in the NCAA Division III men’s lacrosse tournament for just 7th time in league history. ODAC champion Washington and Lee will head to...

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Walk & Roll to School Day a chance for city elementary school kids to hit the road – safely wfirnews.com/news/walk-roll-…

Walk & Roll to School Day a chance for city elementary school kids to hit the road - safely

Those of a certain age may remember walking or biking to elementary school - even if it wasn't every day - and this Wednesday parents can relive those days with their own children on Walk & Roll to...

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Hollins University receives $10 million gift to support HOPE Scholarship program wfirnews.com/news/hollins-un…

Hollins University receives $10 million gift to support HOPE Scholarship program

Listen to the report below or read the full story: Hollins University secured a $10 million gift from alumna Jane Batten to support the Hollins Opportunity for Promise through Education program. This...

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