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Top stories across Virginia and the Roanoke Valley for Friday, October 17th, 2025 : ⚖️ Attorney General Debate: Jason Miyares and Jay Jones clash at the University of Richmond over crime, energy policy and Jones’ controversial text messages about former House Speaker Todd Gilbert. Both candidates highlight their personal stories as polls show the race tight. 🎰 Casino Buzz in Roanoke: Delegate Sam...

Top headlines across the Roanoke Valley and Virginia for Thursday, October 16th, 2025 : 🎰 Casino Conversations Continue: Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb clarifies the city’s casino study, saying it aims to create jobs and new revenue without raising taxes. Former Mayor David Bowers says the plan is unrealistic and unlikely to pass the General Assembly. 🏈 Logan Thomas Lawsuit: The former Virginia Tech and...

This special edition of the WFIR News Express features On The Record with The Roanoke Rambler , a weekly segment that airs live Wednesdays at 7:45 a.m. Morning Anchor Ian Price talks with Rambler reporter Jeff Sturgeon about: — A rising homelessness debate after a city bench was removed in South Roanoke. — The possibility of a casino coming to Roanoke, as city leaders explore a location at the Ber...

Top stories across the Roanoke Valley and Southwest Virginia for Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 : 🎰 Casino Talks in Roanoke: City leaders explore bringing a casino to the Berglund Center , citing potential neighborhood and school reinvestment—while Delegate Joe McNamara and Sen. David Suetterlein push back. 🔫 Bedford Father Charged: A man faces child abuse and firearm charges after a gun was foun...

Top Virginia and Roanoke Valley headlines for Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 : Manhunt in Hurt: Deputies search for Ellis Lambert , considered armed and dangerous after a domestic shooting on Shula Drive. Teen Shot by Hunter: A 16-year-old was struck through a window in Rockbridge County; Malcolm Vest faces felony charges. Election Season Message: House Speaker Don Scott urges voters to stay focused...

Virginia’s political spotlight stays on the governor’s race and fallout from the Jay Jones controversy — plus key local updates across Southwest Virginia: 🗳 Election Reaction: Continued coverage of the Spanberger–Earle-Sears campaign as both sides respond to last week’s debate and growing scrutiny of Attorney General candidate Jay Jones . 💬 Tim Kaine Responds: The senator says Abigail Spanberger...

Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears faced off in their only debate before Election Day — clashing over a scandal involving Democratic Attorney General nominee Jay Jones , as well as education, energy, and cultural issues. WFIR’s Ian Price breaks down the key exchanges and what they mean for Virginia voters. Also in today’s update: Senator Tim Kaine pushes bipartisan acti...

Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.

WFIR Morning Anchor Ian Price speaks with Roanoke Rambler Reporter Jeff Sturgeon, who shares exclusive reporting on Virginia Tech’s exploration of a potential sale of the Hotel Roanoke. With plans for a $14 million conference center expansion on hold, what could a sale mean for the city and university partnership? Then, they dive into new tensions over school funding in Roanoke, as city and school...

Lead story: WFIR-exclusive analysis — Radford University Political Science Chair Chapman Rackaway explains how replacing Jay Jones on the ballot could create confusion at the polls , even though Virginia law allows swaps within 60 days of the election. He outlines why that risk may be keeping Jones in the race—and how staying in could still backfire . Also today: 🗳 Wason Center snapshot (pre-scand...

Catch up on Tuesday, October 7th with the latest headlines across Virginia and the Roanoke Valley: Political fallout grows: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares , Donald Trump , and Mike Pence all urge Democratic AG candidate Jay Jones to end his campaign following reports of violent 2022 text messages. Congressman Ben Cline calls out Abigail Spanberger for continuing to back Jones amid the con...

Start your week with Roanoke Valley headlines for Monday, Oct 6, 2025 : Glenvar dog attack: Woman injured; police shoot the animal; neighbor arrested as a felon in possession. Politics: Jay Jones apologizes over 2022 texts; reaction from Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger . Shutdown watch: Parties trade blame; what extended closures could mean for federal workers. Elections: Franklin Count...

Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.

In today’s WFIR News Express for Tuesday, October 1st, 2025: 🏈 Virginia Tech commits to a $229 million athletics budget increase — but not everyone’s on board 🧹 Roanoke’s newest park workers have hooves: how goats are helping save an historic stone wall 🏘️ The city’s Equity Board pushes for a Riverdale-era apology, but turnout at the first public meeting is sparse 🔋 EV ownership in Virginia fac...

In today’s WFIR News Express for Tuesday, September 30th, 2025: 🔥 New records reveal Roanoke city officials knew about the lack of water at Riverdale more than a year before a massive fire — but businesses kept operating anyway 🏛️ Virginia Democrats warn that expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies could be devastating for small businesses and patients 🔪 Two separate weekend stabbings in Roanoke...

In today’s WFIR News Express for Monday, September 29th, 2025: 🏛️ Senator Tim Kaine says a federal shutdown could happen if Congress can’t pass a spending bill by tomorrow 💬 Congressman Ben Cline holds a Lexington town hall to tout tax cuts and Medicaid work requirements 🚨 A low-speed police chase in Henry County ends with multiple charges and no injuries 🏈 Virginia Tech is facing potential leg...

Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.

In today’s WFIR News Express for Thursday, September 25th, 2025: ✈️ A United jet slides off the runway at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport — what we know about the scare 🗳️ State Senator Bryce Reeves announces his run to challenge U.S. Senator Mark Warner 🏗️ Big economic win: Virginia’s workforce training program ranked #1 in the nation 🎤 Turning Point USA fills Burruss Hall at Virginia Tech j...

In today’s WFIR News Express for Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025: 🗣️ Democratic Attorney General candidate Jay Jones visits Roanoke to discuss gun violence prevention and praise local efforts 🏥 Senator Tim Kaine warns that GOP-led Medicaid cuts are already hurting Virginians — and says a shutdown could make things worse 🚨 A 15-year-old is missing in Botetourt County — the Sheriff’s Office is askin...

In today’s WFIR News Express for Monday, September 22nd, 2025: 🔊 A panel in Blacksburg shares personal stories about incarceration — including one from a General Assembly candidate 🕊️ Senator Tim Kaine backs a historic Senate resolution supporting a demilitarized Palestinian state 🕵️‍♂️ Senator Mark Warner warns political agendas are threatening U.S. intelligence operations ⚖️ A new Wason Center...

In today’s WFIR News Express for Thursday, September 19th, 2025: 📺 Senators Kaine and Warner weigh in after Jimmy Kimmel is suspended over a joke about Charlie Kirk’s death 🗣️ UVA’s Larry Sabato warns against rising authoritarianism in the debate over free speech 🎙️ Delegate Nick Freitas blames Democrats for “creating the culture” behind Kirk’s killing 📊 A new Wason Center poll shows Democrat Ab...

In today’s WFIR News Express for Thursday, September 18th, 2025: 📱 Roanoke County Schools host a community forum on kids and smartphone dangers 🙏 A Salem pastor reports a credible threat ahead of a vigil for Charlie Kirk 💬 Senator Tim Kaine grills the former CDC director on Capitol Hill 🛬 Senators Kaine and Warner speak out on safety failures tied to the deadly DCA crash 🗳️ Two former GOP lawm...

Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.

Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.

Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.