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Today’s WFIR News Express covers the latest headlines impacting the Roanoke Valley and beyond: Vinton Shooting Raises Safety Concerns —Officials discuss security improvements after a deadly shooting at a designated "safe exchange zone." Roanoke Shooting Victim Dies —A February 9th shooting on Orange Avenue has now turned deadly, with a 17-year-old suspect under investigation. Trump’s Add...

Today’s WFIR News Express is packed with major updates from across the Roanoke Valley: Vinton Double Murder —Court documents reveal shocking details about the deadly shooting outside the town’s municipal building. Roanoke Teen Indicted —A 15-year-old will be tried as an adult for last year’s fatal shooting of another teen. Youngkin’s Controversial Pardon —The governor’s decision to pardon a former...

Two men are dead following a shooting outside the Vinton Municipal Building, and Roanoke Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest. Meanwhile, former Local Office on Aging Executive Director Susan Williams was laid to rest over the weekend, and VMI's board has voted against extending its superintendent’s contract. Plus, Volvo is cutting 250 jobs at its Dublin plant, Governor Young...

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.

A Roanoke County 911 dispatcher and former YMCA youth director has been arrested on child pornography charges, with investigators looking into whether he had contact with local children. Meanwhile, IRS layoffs in Roanoke leave employees without severance, Carilion Clinic tightens security after a violent ER attack, and Roanoke County cracks down on unpaid personal property taxes. Plus, major road...

WFIR News Express brings you the latest headlines from Roanoke, Salem, Montgomery County, and across Virginia . Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash on Interstate 81 in Montgomery County , where a Louisiana truck driver lost his life. Meanwhile, a separate crash in Augusta County involving a tractor-trailer carrying ammonia required a major hazmat cleanup. In Roanoke, protesters g...

WFIR News Express brings you the latest headlines from Roanoke, Lynchburg, Vinton, Montgomery County, and across Virginia . The suspect in last week’s Danville police shooting has been charged with Attempted Capital Murder and will be extradited to Virginia. Meanwhile, authorities confirm the death of a missing Montgomery County man , though few details have been released. The Virginia General Ass...

WFIR News Express brings you the latest headlines from Roanoke, Vinton, Salem, Franklin County, Martinsville, and beyond . A South Roanoke neighborhood is shaken after an 80-year-old woman was found murdered in her apartment, with a suspect now in custody . In Martinsville, police seized over a kilo of cocaine, firearms, and cash in a major drug bust —one suspect is still at large. In Franklin Cou...

WFIR News Express brings you the latest headlines from Roanoke, Botetourt, Bedford, Franklin County, Lynchburg, and the New River Valley . VDOT prepares for more winter weather , as Franklin County residents express frustration after being without power for nearly a week following Winter Storm Harlow . In Roanoke, protesters gathered outside the Poff Federal Building to push back against Elon Musk...

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.

WFIR News Express brings you the latest headlines from Roanoke, Botetourt, Bedford, Franklin County, Lynchburg, and the New River Valley . A Danville man faces child exploitation charges after authorities discovered illicit videos on his phone. Meanwhile, winter weather continues to impact Southwest Virginia , with downed trees, power outages, and increased emergency calls in Lynchburg and Roanoke...

WFIR News Express brings you the latest headlines from Roanoke, Botetourt, Bedford, Franklin County, Lynchburg, and the New River Valley . Winter storm Harlow caused 849 crashes statewide , with over 100 in Southwest Virginia . VDOT crews continue road treatments and warn of possible weekend flooding due to rising temperatures and rain. In Roanoke, a new audit reveals Valley Metro mismanaged publi...

WFIR News Express brings you the latest headlines from Roanoke, Botetourt, Bedford, Franklin County, and the surrounding region . Governor Glenn Youngkin declares a state of emergency , triggering Virginia’s anti-price gouging law to prevent unfair hikes on essentials like food and gas. VDOT crews prepare roads ahead of a mix of snow, ice, and sleet expected across Southwest Virginia. In Roanoke,...

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.

Brent Stevens from 5 Points Creative takes you At the Movies with a look at what’s new at Roanoke’s historic Grandin Theatre . This weekend’s feature is Nickel Boys , a powerful adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Tune in to hear more about the film and why it’s worth a trip to the Grandin. #RoanokeMovies #GrandinTheatre #NickelBoys #AtTheMovies #RoanokeVA

Looking for things to do in Roanoke? This week’s WFIR Culture Calendar highlights must-see events across the region! From theater productions like Dissonance at Mill Mountain Theatre and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in Fincastle to live music , art exhibits , and a special Opera Roanoke recital , there’s something for everyone. Plus, hear about a local author’s talk at the Taubman Museum a...

WFIR News Express brings you the latest headlines from Roanoke, Vinton, Bedford, Lynchburg, and the Roanoke Valley . Vinton Police search for a suspect after the Truist Bank on Washington Avenue was robbed . In Roanoke, immigrant-owned businesses close in protest of Trump’s new immigration order , which removes protections for schools and churches from ICE enforcement. In Lynchburg, three 14-year-...

WFIR News Express brings you the latest headlines from Roanoke, Botetourt, Bedford, Franklin County, and the Roanoke Valley . Roanoke City Council interviews three finalists to fill Mayor Joe Cobb’s vacant seat , a Bedford County crash on Route 460 sends one person to the hospital, and Roanoke County holds public meetings to discuss expanding the Roanoke River Greenway toward the Blue Ridge Parkwa...

Stay informed with WFIR News Express , your trusted source for Roanoke Valley and Southwest Virginia news . A Montgomery County judge sentences an MS-13 gang member to life in prison for a deadly shooting, while Bedford County authorities arrest a man on child sex crime charges . In business news, Panda Express officially opens at Valley View , marking another major expansion in Roanoke’s dining s...

Stay informed with WFIR News Express , delivering today's top Virginia headlines. Senator Tim Kaine calls for a review of flight expansions at Reagan National Airport after a fatal collision involving a Blackhawk helicopter . Meanwhile, Congressman Morgan Griffith and other lawmakers react to the tragedy. In local news, Franklin County officials announce full containment of the Wades Gap wildf...

Stay informed with WFIR News Express , bringing you the latest headlines across Virginia. Firefighters continue battling a 450-acre brush fire in Franklin County , while another blaze in Lynchburg was sparked by rail maintenance work. In politics, Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine push back against key Trump administration decisions, including a federal worker buyout offer and the nomina...

WFIR News Express delivers team coverage on President Trump’s executive actions and their impact on Virginia. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner criticize the administration’s federal aid freeze, warning of consequences for disaster relief and nonprofits. Meanwhile, Roanoke City Public Schools respond to Trump’s immigration order with new guidelines for parents and staff. In state news, the Virgin...