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WFIR News Express
This podcast brings you daily Roanoke Valley and Virginia news in a quick format. Listen to the news on your schedule!
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Massage Parlor Raids, Burger in the Square Closing, Salem HopeTree Plan | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — October 13, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Tuesday, October 13, 2026.In this…
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Truckers Push Gas Tax Holiday, SMR Nuclear Site Confirmed, Gun Ban Protest | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — October 12, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Monday, October 12, 2026. In this…
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Roanoke City Council candidate "snapshots" - where they stand, what's on their to-do lists
Early voting is underway for the November 3rd election - and beginning this Saturday, Roanoke City residents can vote at the City office of voter registration…
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Next Month: Reproductive Rights are One of Three Amendments on the Ballot
This November, Virginian voters will have the chance to weigh in on three major changes to the Commonwealth's constitution.
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WFIR News Express 10-9-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Now in its 16th year the Go Outside Festival is back in downtown Roanoke next weekend
Now in its 16th year the Go Outside Festival - GO Fest - is back in downtown Roanoke next Friday night through Sunday, a celebration of all things outdoors…
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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.
ts the opening weekend this Thursday night through a Sunday matinee at Showtimers Community Theatre for THe Revolutionists, set in Paris during the reign of…
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VT Fentanyl Patch Breakthrough, Volosin PTA Apology, Gas Tax Holiday Call | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — October 7, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Wednesday, October 7, 2026. In this…
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Maggie Rose at The Exchange, Orange Ave Waterline Break, Traditional Medicinals Opens | Roanoke Valley's Morning News -- October 6, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Tuesday, October 6, 2026. In this…
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Hotel Roanoke Casino Allegations, $3B Appomattox Data Center, VT Bed Bug Mutation Discovery | Roanoke Valley's Morning News -- October 5, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Monday, October 5, 2026. In this…
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Virginia Tech Researchers Find 'First Evidence' of a Potential New Insecticide Resistance in Bed Bug Gene Mutation
Researchers at Virginia Tech have found the first evidence of a so-called ‘super-bug’s’ latest mutation.
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Flock Cameras Axed in Montgomery Co., $32M Route 460 Overhaul, Missing Man Arrested | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — October 2, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Friday, October 2, 2026.In this…
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Vape Permit Rule Starts Today, RAM House Recovery Focus, Hotel Roanoke Sold | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — October 1, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Thursday, October 1, 2026.In this…
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100 MPH Meth Chase Crash, Wayne Street Standoff, Rocky Mount Water Warning | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — September 30, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Wednesday, September 30, 2026.In this…
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Last weekend for Oklahoma! Two plays open next weekend; History Museum used book sale this weekend.
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…
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Nvidia AI Security Push, Secret Data Center Disclosures, Cave Spring Shooting Search | Roanoke Valley's Morning News -- September 29, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Tuesday, September 29, 2026.In this…
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Youth Marijuana Penalties, Cave Spring Shooting Search, Woodhaven Data Center | Roanoke Valley's Morning News -- September 28, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Monday, September 28, 2026.In this…
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New Study Finds That VA's Mortgage Interest Rates are On the Rise
Virginia ranks 26th in the nation in a study highlighting states where mortgage interest rates are increasing the most.
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WFIR News Express 9-25-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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AccessU Celebrates Thirty Years in the Valley: Its CEO Cites "Revolution and Evolution" as Recipe for Success
A Roanoke-based creative firm with more than three-decades under its belt is giving up its recipe for success.
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Hunger Study finds majority of households in region have experienced food insecurity
A study organized by organizations and non-profits focused on hunger relief has been released, revealing that in the Feeding Southwest Virginia food bank…
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Data Center Rules Push, Woodhaven Park Clash, Danville Officer Arrested | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — September 22, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Due to technical difficulties earlier today, catch up now on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of…
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AI Safety Push, Data Center Executive Order, Outlet Mall Deal | Roanoke Valley's Morning News -- September 21, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Monday, September 21, 2026.In this…
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Republican 6th District incumbent Ben Cline makes his case for reelection
We heard from his Democratic challenger Beth Macy last week; now Republican 6th District incumbent Ben Cline makes his case as to why he should be reelected to…
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WFIR News Express 9-18-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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WFIR News Express 9-17-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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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
Its the opening weekend for Oklahoma! the Rogers and Hammerstein musical at Mill Mountain Theatre, beginning this Wednesday for a 3-week run. Opera Roanoke…
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WFIR News Express 9-16-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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WFIR News Express 9-15-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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NIDA Grant to Fund Carilion Clinic's Research into New Treatment for Cocaine Addiction
Carilion Clinic will soon be one of the few locations in the nation offering a new treatment for substance use disorder.
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WFIR News Express 9-14 -2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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WFIR News Express 9-11-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Democrat Beth Macy is challenging incumbent Republican 6th District Congressman Ben Cline in the mid-term election;
Democrat Beth Macy is challenging incumbent Republican 6th District Congressman Ben Cline in a mid-term where Democrats nationwide are looking to flip at least…
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WFIR News Express 9-10
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Gloria Steinem Legacy, Evans Spring $50K Grant, Labor Day Campaigning | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — September 8, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Tuesday, September 8, 2026.In this…
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Blue Ridge Land Conservancy Has Secured Funds For a New Evans Spring Plan
The conservation grant will fund the next step in a four-year long battle to preserve one of Roanoke City’s largest undeveloped tracts of land.
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Mast General Store is Letting Customers Shop for a Cause
A local store will be offering its customers an opportunity to support the community while they shop.
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Triple-Digit Heatwave, Waynesboro School Shooting, Spanberger Healthcare Order | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — September 3, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Thursday, September 3, 2026.In this…
- WFIR News Express
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar. With a look at some of the local events coming
At the Taubman Museum of Art this Friday night beginning at 5pm the 50th Anniversary launch of the Artemis Journal, featuring poetry and visual art. Friday…
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Spanberger Beef Import Warning, Pulaski Councilman Ousted, Salem Green Space Debate | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — September 2, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Wednesday, September 2, 2026.In this…
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WFIR News Express 9-1
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Update from The Least of These Ministries
The Least of these Ministries in downtown Roanoke on Luck Avenue has its signature annual fundraiser coming up on October 10 at Elmwood Park, so we figured…
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WFIR News Express 8-31-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion Promises a Lineup of Today's Country Stars and Their Up-and-Coming Counterparts
Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion - a long-standing festival spanning two states - will be returning in a few weeks. The Festival Director says the stacked…
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Virginia Ranked 8th Worst State in the Nation for Women's Equality
Virginia has just been named among the nation’s 10 worst states for women’s equality.
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WFIR News Express 8-28-2026
Here is the latest from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Taco Fest returns this Saturday at Elmwood Park
Borne after a women's summit one-day event Huddle Up Moms has grown and now has a storefront support shop and diaper bank in downtown Roanoke, not to mention…
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WFIR News Express 8-27-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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A New Site is Helping Tourists "Find their Fall" in Virginia
On the heels of a record-breaking year for Virginia’s tourism industry, several state organizations have come together to create a site aimed at helping…
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More "Cat" at Bear Theatre, The Exchange Music Hall adds new concerts, RBT's 2026-27 season announced
Its the second and last weekend at the Bear Theatre in downtown Roanoke for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, this Friday through Sunday. The 2026-27 season at Jefferson…
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WFIR News Express 8-26-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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WFIR News Express 8-25-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Virginia Tech Students Have Sent More Than 4,000 Books to Incarcerated Individuals
A program that connects Virginia’s incarcerated readers with books ranging from the educational to the entertaining is hosting its first event of the year.
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Women's varsity flag football is on its way to Roanoke College in 2028
Roanoke College alums, and those that are just fans of the Maroons Division 3 football team beginning its second official season next month, will have another…
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WFIR News Express 8-24-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Virginia Tech's VTeach Program is Taking a "Grow Your Own" Approach to the Teacher Shortage
Virginia Tech’s VTeach program is returning for its 4th year with a new focus on rural school districts in Southwest Virginia.
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WFIR News Express 8-21-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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WFIR News Express 8-20-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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WFIR News Express 8-19-2026
Roanoke City Police have arrested a man following a stand off A pilot lane redesign on Williamson Road cut traffic crashes by "nearly 40 percent" without…
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WFIR News Express 8-18-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia: