
Virginians says keep abortion laws as is; majority support recreational marijuana sales

Roanoke County GOP incumbents get ready to run again
Roanoke County Republicans are announcing their intentions to seek re-election. Members on the ticket will make it official on the Roanoke County Courthouse steps tomorrow. More from WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno:
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Roanoke Police arrest man for murder of juvenile female

Fire early this morning in SW Roanoke

Virginia State Police investigating incident at Roanoke City Jail

Officer-involved shooting in Craig County involves Christiansburg man
CRAIG COUNTY, Va. – On Wednesday, (Jan 25) the Craig County Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia State Police responded to a residence in the 400 block of John’s Creek Road in Craig County for a domestic disturbance. After Deputies and Troopers arrived a firearm was discharged in the residence. Officers did not approach the residence and attempted to contact the individual inside the residence from a distance. Information was obtained that the subject inside the residence was armed, and officers requested negotiators to speak with the subject and a tactical team. At 8:57 p.m. an armed subject exited the residence onto the front porch. Officers fired striking the suspect.
Emergency medical care was administered immediately and was continued until EMS arrived on the scene. Kyle Adam Mills, 22, of Christiansburg, Va., died from his injuries. No officers were injured. All the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave, according to both Department’s policies. The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Salem Field Office is conducting the investigation. At the completion of the investigation, all the findings will be turned over to the Craig County Commonwealth’s Attorney for adjudication.
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At the Movies: The Whale

Fatal shooting in NW Roanoke last night

Roanoker returns to keep business “growing” inside and out

ABC store coming to downtown Roanoke

Roanoke man finds stardom online with an unusual hobby

State Police release details on Fentanyl arrest

Lawmakers discuss possible establishment of retail marijuana market in Virginia

Update: more details on officer involved shooting in Roanoke

One person hospitalized after officer involved shooting in Roanoke

One person hospitalized after officer involved shooting at Roanoke apartment complex

Home and Garden exhibition back at the Berglund Center

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A Roanoke tradition is returning to the area for its 13th year. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more:
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Virginia gets failing grades for tobacco prevention efforts

GOP-led tax cut bills now head to Democrat-majority State Senate
