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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!
Episodes
- WFIR News Express
Person with Gunshot Crashes Car, Narcotics Bust, Residents Help Stop Algae SML Bloom, Carilion Drones
Latest Roanoke Valley and Virginia News.
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Mayor Criticizes Pro-Palestinian Protestors, Candidate Doesn't Drop Out Correctly, New No-Wake Zone at SML
Latest Roanoke Valley and Virginia News.
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New Roanoke Interim City Manager, Congressman's Brother Accused of Verbal Assault, Speed Cameras Approved
A Roanoke man has been charged in connection with alleged sex crimes in Michigan. Prosecutors say 49-year-old Erich Zeeb, is facing three counts of sexual…
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Mountain Valley Pipeline Could Start Today, GOP Senate Candidate Visits Roanoke Today, HopeTree Redevelopment, VT Construction Robots
Latest Roanoke Valley and Virginia News.
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Roanoke Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting, New Mill Mountain Trails, Roanoke is Again an All-American City
Latest Roanoke and Virginia News.
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Teen Charged in the First-Degree, D-Day Team Coverage, Party for Growers, RC offers Adult Cannabis Classes
A teen accused of fatal shooting a William Fleming High School student at the Ferncliff Apartments in Northwest Roanoke Wednesday has been arraigned on…
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Teen Killed In Shooting, D-Day 80th Celebration, VT Profs Discuss Book Bans, Summer Weather Predictions
One teenager is in custody and another is dead following a shooting at the Ferncliff Apartments in Northwest Roanoke. “They fight not for the lust of conquest…
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Police Chase Details, Health Experts on Dr. Fauci, New YMCA Coming to Tanglewood
Witnesses are reacting to a police chase that ended in an officer involved shooting in Montgomery County. At a sometimes-contentious Congressional hearing on…
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Two Separate 100 MPH Police Chases, Dog Breeding Facility Faces Largest Fine, Pipeline Problems
Latest Roanoke Valley and Virginia News.
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Trump Sends Cease-and-Desist to Local Congressman, Police Discuss Use of Force Report, Burger Restaurant Closes
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says a 73-year-old North Carolina man died Saturday after falling into the water at Magnum Point Marina at Smith Mountain…
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Trump Conviction Response, Roanoke BBQ Joint is "Southern Living," Annual Green Film Festival Begins Today
Attorney General Jason Miyares yesterday announced that 36-year-old Michael White, pleaded guilty to first degree murder of Big Stone Gap Police Officer…
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Roanoke College Presidential Poll, New Entertainment Venue, "Not Your Average Weekend"
Roanoke College has hired an environmental services contractor to investigate claims the school has a higher-than-average cancer rate. After winning Virginia…
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Virginia Man Freed in Turks and Caicos, RCPS Transportation Changes, Tornado Latest
A judge on the islands of Turks and Caicos has sentenced Louisa County resident Tyler Wenrich to time served and ordered him to pay a $9,000 fine for…
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Tornado Hits Salem, DC to Roanoke Tourism?, Stroke Smart City
Salem residents are discussing their homes being damaged by an EF-1 tornado over the weekend. Storms ripped the roof off a Roanoke asphalt business. During…
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No Border Security, Anti-Semitism at UVA?, Southwest Virginia Coalition for Palestine has Benefit Concert
Latest Virginia and Roanoke Valley News.
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WFIR News Express 5-23-2024
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Roanoke Shooting Latest, Skill Games Not Dead, Former Roanoke Mayor Pushes Back Against Current Council
Latest Virginia and Roanoke Valley News.
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Roanoke City Manager Resigns, 21 Firearms Stolen, A Mayor's Husband Accused of 11 Thefts
Roanoke City Manager Bob Cowell is set to resign from the position he has held for nearly 7 years. Roanoke City councilman Luke Priddy officially announced his…
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Pediatric THC-related Hospital Visits Decrease, Endangered Sites in Roanoke Valley, New Book: Roanoke in the 1950's
A healthcare authority in the Commonwealth says THC-related hospital visits for young people are decreasing. Governor Youngkin took final action on legislation…
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Presidential Debate Analysis, VSU Snubbed by Biden-Trump, Revolutionary War Barracks Found in Virginia
Campbell County authorities say a 21-year-old man, who is in the US illegally, has been charged with raping a minor. With Presidential polls showing a…
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Election Disinformation Update, CVS Fined For Unauthorized Shots, Underage Marijuana Latest
Virginia’s Senior US Senator is raising awareness about ongoing disinformation campaigns being conducted by foreign adversaries and cyberattacks that could…
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Students With ID Badges, Pro-Palestinian Protest at Town Council, Local Lawmakers Discuss New State Budget
Latest Roanoke Valley and Virginia News.
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Roanoke City Changes School Funding, New Budget No RGGI, GOP PAC Against Local Congressman
Roanoke City Council has opted to change the funding formula for the city school district. Governor Youngkin has signed off on a new two-year state budget that…
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Carilion Cleared, Students Walk Out Gov Commencement, Rock Fest Canceled, FloyFest Upcoming, Wonju Recognized
Medical regulators have cleared Carilion Clinic after a state report released in February found significant deficiencies in the cleaning of surgical tools at…
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WFIR News Express 5-10-2024
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Arms to Israel response, Affording Housing Funds, and a Blacksburg B&B Closes Amid Controversy
Salem area Congressman Morgan Griffith is criticizing the Biden Administration for halting a shipment of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel over concerns that the…
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College Campus Protests Team Coverage -- UVA, VT, Roanoke City Council
We have team coverage of protests on college campuses from UVA to VT. Discussion of a ceasefire proposal in front of Roanoke City Council. A traffic note for…
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Wasena Bridge Traffic, Roanoke City Tax Rates, Stunt Man Discusses "Fall Guy"
Latest Virginia and Roanoke Valley News.
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5-6-24 Protests, Community Conversation "Hope Over Hate", RC Football Coach Talks Getting Started
25 people were arrested at the University of Virginia for trespassing Saturday after police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters who refused to remove tents…
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WFIR News Express 5-3-2024
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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5-2-2024 VT Palestine Protest continues, Area Congressman Question Columbia's President, and Robbery suspect arrested,
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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5-1-24 Pro-Palestinian Protest Team Coverage, Strawberry Festival Returns
Latest Roanoke Valley and Virginia News.
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4-30-24 Team Coverage Pro-Palestine Protests
Police are investigating after anti-Semitic flyers were discovered across Southwest Roanoke City over the weekend. Jewish students at Virginia Tech are…
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4-29-24 VT Protesters Go To Jail, Greenway Closes, Voting Opens in Virginia
Latest Roanoke Valley and Virginia News.
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4-26-24 Deputy Chief Resigns and Charged, 35 Foot Blaze at Recycling Center, New Art Venue Opens
Bedford County authorities say a man is in custody following a shooting this morning in the Montvale area. According to Virginia State Police, former Alleghany…
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4-25-24 Child Hit By Car, Mustang Hits Home, Police Start I-81 Monitoring Today
Roanoke City Police say a child is being treated for what appear to be serious injuries after being struck by a car last night in the 43 hundred block of…
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4-24-24 MVP Start Date, I-81 Funding & Scheduled Lane Closures, State of Air in Roanoke
A woman is speaking out after her brother was injured during an officer-involved shooting in Roanoke earlier this week. Developers of the Mountain Valley…
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4-23-2024 RCPD: man with a knife was tased and shot by officers after he refused to comply with their commands
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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4-19-24 Israel-Iran Analysis, Victim's Body Set On Fire, Downtown ROA Restaurant Moves to Salem
Iran has fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near the central city of Isfahan after spotting drones. Virginia Tech International Affairs…
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4-18-24 Criminal Flees to Mexico, Sexual Assault Lawsuit Settled, General Assembly Reconvene Session
Latest Virginia and Roanoke Valley News.
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4-17-24 Former Coach Faces Sex Crimes, Reconvene Session Latest Including NAACP Concerns and Skill Games
Latest Virginia and Roanoke Valley News.
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4-16-24 Skill Games Pushback, Min. Wage Remains, New Hotel
Area convenience store owners are pushing back against Governor Youngkin’s skill games amendments. A bill vetoed by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin would have…
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4-15-24 Senator Optimistic on Israel Conflict, Brush and Wildfires, Skill Games, VT Retires a Jersey
Latest Virginia and Roanoke Valley News.
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4-12-24 2022 Death Arrest, Discrimination at LBHS, Team Impeachment Coverage
Latest Virginia and Roanoke Valley News.
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4-11-24 Veto Look, Rezoning in Salem, Tourism Dollars in DC
Latest Virginia and Roanoke Valley News.
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4-10-24 Pedestrian Deaths, Hazardous Chemicals Monitoring, Gov Sued
Roanoke City leaders are planning to discuss an increase in the number of vehicle collisions involving pedestrians. Governor Glenn Youngkin earlier this week…
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4-9-24 Gov Vs. Dems on Budget, Mississippi Murder Suspect, Vehicle Break-In Tips
We hear from the Governor about the budget. Then you hear the Democratic response. Virginia State Police say a Mississippi murder suspect was arrested in Dixie…
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4-8-24 Illegal immigrant sex crimes, Fatal Vehicle Rolls Down Hill, Scooter Catches Fire
Bedford County prosecutors say a man in the US illegally was sentenced Friday for sex crimes with a child 15 years of age or older. One person was killed and…
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4-5-24 Fentanyl Xylazine Cocktails, Electric Bill Increases, Solar Eclipse Viewing Options
A 15-year-old girl is safe after being abducted by a man in Richmond Wednesday night. The Wytheville Police Department and the DEA are reporting that a…
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4-4-24 Pulaski Biggest Gift, GOP Lawmaker for Retail Cannabis, Mobile Coffee Shop Shows Silent Movies
A Kansas man, who told a 14-year-old Lynchburg girl he wanted to “take a kid’s virginity” after meeting her online, pled guilty this week to federal child…
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4-3-24 Murderer Sentenced, Marijuana Break-In, Pickleball Courts Coming
A man has been formally sentenced following a shooting at a Blacksburg hookah lounge that killed an 18 year-old. Lynchburg Police are searching for a suspect…
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4-2-24 AEP Increases, Mayoral Race, Eclipse Viewing Info
Latest Roanoke and Virgina News.
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April 1st -- Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Fires, Cannabis Response
The Virginia Department of Forestry announced a part-time firefighter died while battling a three-acre wildfire in Scott County. Emergency crews have…
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WFIR News Express 3-29-24
Marijuana News -- A retail marijuana market has been vetoed. Pushback from cannabis advocates after a letter to the DEA. A look at slavery in Charleston, South…
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WFIR News Express 3-27-2024
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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WFIR News Express 3-26-24
The six percent real estate commission - 3 percent to both buyer's and seller's agents - was never "set in stone," but a lot of people did think that due to…
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WFIR News Express 3-25-24
The family of a nine year old boy who died after being hit by a car in Roanoke City is asking for changes to be made. Officials say crews battling…
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WFIR News Express 3-21-24
Virginia’s Attorney General says the Commonwealth has experienced a decrease in violent crime thanks to an initiative carried by his office. Charges have been…