In case there was any question, the Roanoke-built 611 steam locomotive remains a very popular draw for steam excursions. Within days of tickets becoming available for 30 fall runs, well over half are already taken. The iconic locomotive will lead excursions for five weekends in October and early November between Goshen and Staunton. Goshen is…… Continue Reading
(Roanoke County, VA—August 27, 2023) Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday to the report of a residential structure fire in the 3300 block of Mount Pleasant Blvd.Roanoke County units from Mt. Pleasant, Vinton and Clearbrook, with assistance from RoanokeFire-EMS were on scene and brought the fire under control in about…… Continue Reading
Aug. 25, 2023 — Roanoke College is one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduates, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company spotlighted Roanoke in the newest edition of its annual guide, “The Best 389 Colleges: 2024 Edition” (Penguin Random House). Only about 15% of the nation’s four-year schools are picked for profiles…… Continue Reading
Richmond-The Virginia Department of Corrections is investigating the death of an inmate that occurred at Red Onion State Prison on August 24, 2023. At approximately 2:37 p.m., an inmate reported to staff that his cell partner fell out of his top bunk bed. Staff entered the cell and found the cell partner unresponsive, which prompted…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia legislators who have been leading negotiations over the months-delayed state budget announced Friday they have reached agreement on the “major components” of a compromise proposal that would boost education spending and offer some tax relief. The apparent deal includes a one-time tax rebate of $200 for individuals and $400…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech is one of only four universities nationwide selected to run a pioneer program for the Department of Defense. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on the Defense Civilian Training Corps program: You can click here to learn more about DCTC The post Virginia Tech part of select group piloting new program first appeared…… Continue Reading
UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: Roanoke Police have arrested Brian S. Reep, 41 of Roanoke, and charged him with Malicious Wounding regarding this incident. Reep was identified as a suspect throughout the course of the investigation. He was taken into custody this afternoon without incident. Thank you to personnel from the Star City Drug and Violent Crime…… Continue Reading
Roanoke Police are investigating after three people were injured during a shooting in the 3800 block of Williamson Road near WR Brews early this morning. Authorities say two people were able to drive themselves to the hospital and the other was taken by an ambulance. There was a gun-related murder outside the WR Brews Restaurant…… Continue Reading
Virginia lawmakers now have a tentative budget agreement to vote on. Conferees from the Republican-controlled House of Delegates and Democratic-controlled State Senate have reached a deal. Officials say it includes a one-time tax rebate and an increase in standard deductions. A vote is needed in a special session, one that is not yet scheduled. NEWS…… Continue Reading
Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea Sr. gave his annual state of the city address at a breakfast sponsored by the Roanoke Regional Chamber this morning – where he again called Roanoke a 7-time All-America City – while acknowledging there are challenges to address, like affordable housing, gun violence, the opioid epidemic and the need to rebuild…… Continue Reading