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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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Lynchburg Residents Have the Opportunity to Shape a Major Infrastructure Project
The City of Lynchburg is calling on its residents to help shape a project nearly a decade in the making.
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WFIR News Express 8-17-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Virginia Tech's International Spatial Sound Festival Returns
Virginia Tech’s Biennial festival highlighting the power of spatial sound using the university’s five-story-high, state-of-the-art sound stage-slash-laboratory…
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Longtime NASCAR Partner Gearing up to Celebrate 80 Years of Racing
NASCAR’s upcoming season marks a special anniversary for one Virginia track.
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WFIR News Express 8-14-2026
Here is the latest news from the around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia,
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Dog Bowl Benefit Concert Aiming to Fill Gaps in Healthcare Funding
5 Points’ summer concert series will be benefiting more than just the ears with its next act. The music sanctuary is teaming up with Bradley Free Clinic to…
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Virginia ranked 13th Best State in the Nation to Live in 2026
A recent study ranked Virginia among the Top 15 best states to live in in 2026, showing a notable rise in the Commonwealth's ranking since 2025.
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WFIR News Express 8-13-2026
Here is the latest news from across the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Roanoke's Kiwanis Club Unveils the 2026 "Star of the Year"
Roanoke’s Kiwanis Club is honoring its 6th annual Star of the Year.
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WFIR News Express 8-12-2026
You can’t watch television or listen to the radio without seeing or hearing a commercial for GLP-1 weight loss drugs. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports…
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WFIR News Express 8-11-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Virginia on the List of States Proposed by DNC for Early Democratic Primary Voting in 2028
Virginia democrats will see the results of months of lobbying later this week when the DNC cements the early voting calendar at its 3-day summer meeting.
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Lynchburg Regional Airport Receives $5.2-Million Dollar Grant to Complete Development Project
With help from a federal grant, Lynchburg Regional Airport is ready to complete a project ten years in the making.
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WFIR News Express 8-10-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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WalletHub Study Finds Virginia's Kids to be Among the Most Privileged in the Nation
A study highlighting the states with the most underprivileged children ranks VA among the top ten states with the most privileged kids.
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WFIR News Express 8-7-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Virginia Tech Education Expert Highlights Ways AI Might be Used Responsibly in Schools
As schools scramble to find ways to keep AI tools out of the classroom, one Virginia Tech education expert suggests finding ways to implement them safely.
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The Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association presents its 2nd Annual "Commonwealth Day of Play," this Saturday
Free food, fun and games - even pointers from local High School golfers for those that want to take a few swings on the Par 3 Brookside course. The Greater…
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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.
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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Downtown Parking Survey, City Council Primary Results, Hemp Lawsuit Against Governor | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — August 5, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Wednesday, August 5, 2026.In this…
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Primary election today will also decide who faces off against Warner this November
The "high, steep mountain to climb," that is challenging Democratic US Senator Mark Warner for his seat this fall begins tonight after one of three Republicans…
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Dept of Ed Shutdown Blocked, VT AI Water Model, Chief Booth Myrtle Beach Finalist | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 31, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Friday, July 31, 2026.In this episode…
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Virginia desperately needs dental hygienists part 2
There is no shortage of interest in dental hygiene programs in Virginia, what there is, is a shortage of is dental hygienists. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno…
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VA needs dental hygienists part 1
Virginia is in desperate need of dental hygienists. But as Denise Allen Membreno tells us it’s not as simple as getting more students interested in the…
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Buy local if worried about infected produce says Foodshed Network
Beginning with the harvest, the more steps that fresh produce has to go through before landing on a consumer's table means more opportunities for contamination…
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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 second of three weekends at Showtimers Community Theatre. Its the last weekend starting this Wednesday night for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at…
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Local Produce Push After Lettuce Recall, Google Data Center Clash, Youth Pastor Sentenced | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 29, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Wednesday, July 29, 2026.In this…
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FloydFest 2026 is in the books
FloydFest '26 "Daydream" as it was nicknamed was more than a dream this past weekend; it actually took place, as thousands headed to Floyd County for a long…
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FloydFest 2026 Recap, Missing Teen Found in Blacksburg, School Zone Speed Cameras | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 28, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Tuesday, July 28, 2026.In this…
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WFIR News Express 7-27-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Roanoke's Harrison Museum of African American Culture Announces New Exhibit: Un/Bound
For the next month, a local museum will be home to an exhibition highlighting how free black Virginians helped shape the Commonwealth’s history.
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WFIR News Express 7-24-2026
Here is the latest from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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New Study Ranks Virginia's Public Schools 6th in the Nation
A study comparing the public-school systems of all 50 states – and the District of Columbia – placed Virginia’s public schools among the top 10 in the nation.
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Andrew Lewis Salem Exhibit, Gunshot Detector Apology, Sen. Warner AI Rules | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 23, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Thursday, July 23, 2026.In this…
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Roanoke Opportunity Zone Push, Greensky Bluegrass at FloydFest, Dominion Merger Review | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 22, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Wednesday, July 22, 2026.In this…
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Data Center Tax Clash, FloydFest Lineup Change, Former Sheetz 7-Eleven Permit | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 21, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Tuesday, July 21, 2026.In this…
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Council Racism Accusation, Christiansburg Data Center Crackdown, Valley View Mall Arrest | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 20, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Monday, July 20, 2026.Join hosts Joey…
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Roanoke councilman accuses colleague of racist remark
A Roanoke councilman is accusing a fellow council member of making a racially motivated comment during a City Council meeting earlier this month. More from…
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Wildfire Smoke Air Alert, Trump Election Claims, Spanberger Drought Crisis | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 17, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Friday, July 17, 2026.In this episode…
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Spanberger Poll Slips, Shot Detector Debate, VMI Bullwhip Scare | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 16, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Thursday, July 16, 2026.In this…
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Data Center Backlash, VMI Shooter False Alarm, Congressional Age Debate | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 15, 2026
Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Wednesday, July 15, 2026.In this…
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Three plays in area this weekend; new exhibit at Taubman Museum
Its the second and last weekend at the Dumas Theatre in downtown Roanoke for The Musical Revue and Tony-Award winning play Ain't Misbehavin', based on the…
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Christmas in July at 3 Balloons next Saturday July 25
About two dozen mostly young adults are employed in three-hour shifts by 3 Balloons, a retail arts and crafts workshop and retail store on Franklin Road."3…
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Tom Perriello Targets McGuire, Google Data Center Protests, "Roanoke Raven" Goes Viral | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – July 14, 2026
Missed the morning broadcast for Tuesday, July 14, 2026? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia.In this…
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A missing bank deposit from 1992 and Louis Tudor finds its way to non-profit created to honor him
It made them smile or gave them goose bumps. Six years after his death, the longtime owner of Tudor's Biscuit world, who died by suicide in 2020, made his…
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VA Candidate Demands Data Center Rules, SML Boat Crash Prompts Drought Warning, Masked Hero "Roanoke Raven" Goes Viral | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – July 13, 2026
Missing the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Monday, July 13, 2026.In this…
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Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia
Freedom First Credit Union says they want to make it as easy they can for those willing to support their "Freedom to Give," food donation drive, which ends…
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Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards
As talks of data centers being constructed in Southwest Virginia continue, a member of the Virginia Sierra Club says the Commonwealth’s data center boom is…
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Carvins Cove Drought Plan, VA Ranks 3rd for Business, Weapons Ban Warning | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – July 10, 2026
Missed the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Friday, July 10, 2026.In this…
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Regional Drought Triggers Emergency Water Restrictions, New $2.4M Roanoke Healthcare Sim Center Opens, Google Botetourt Data Center Scale Revealed | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – July 9, 2026
Missed the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Thursday, July 9, 2026.(Audio for…
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Veterinarian launches home pet hospice and end-of-life care service
For twenty years she worked as a veterinarian, much of that in her own practice, caring for dogs, cats - even pet pigs. Now this new chapter in her…
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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 this Friday night through a Sunday matinee at the Dumas Theatre on Henry Street in…
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Gov. Spanberger Talks Data Center Tax Balance, Lynchburg Keeps Gunshot Sensors, Martinsville Molotov Cocktail Arrest | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – July 8, 2026
Missed the morning broadcast for Wednesday, July 8, 2026? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia with this…
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Roanoke Pulls All Gunshot Detection Devices, City Cracks Down on Vape Shops, CNN Ranks Roanoke a Top 10 Town | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – July 7, 2026
Missed the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Tuesday, July 7, 2026.In this…
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Preparing for the "third stage" of life
Are you or a loved one ready for the post-retirement "third stage of life," with plans in place to reduce isolation, eat better and figure out the financials…
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WFIR News Express 7-6-2026
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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DOJ Sues Virginia to Block Assault Weapons Ban, Fired Martinsville City Manager Documents Released, Heat ER Visits Surge | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – July 2, 2026
Missed the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Thursday, July 2, 2026.In this…
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A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition
Creekmur Wealth Advisors was recently named among USA Today’s Top 20 Best Financial Advisory Firms in the nation. The firm’s President and Founder, John…
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As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts "Plan 26," they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online
Its called "Plan 26," an upcoming revision to the City of Roanoke's Arts and Culture plan that's been in place since 2011. Before its finalized, the Roanoke…
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New VA Budget Data Center Tax Takes Effect, Roanoke Wins 9th All-America City Award, Severe Triple-Digit Heat Wave | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – July 1, 2026
Missing the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Wednesday, July 1, 2026.In this…