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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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Infant Murder Charge, Insulin Price Probe, Blue Ridge Tourism Boom | WFIR News Express – 9/10/25
In today’s WFIR News Express for Wednesday, September 10th, 2025:A Roanoke mother is charged with felony murder in the suffocation and meth-related death of…
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WFIR News Express 9-9-2025
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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WFIR News Express 9-8-2025
Here is the latest news from around the Commonwealth of Virginia and Roanoke Valley.
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WFIR News Express 9-5-2025
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Salem School Board DWI, Virginia Election Shakeup, Rural Hospitals at Risk | WFIR News Express – 9/4/25
In today’s WFIR News Express for Thursday, September 4th, 2025:A Salem School Board vice chair faces a DWI charge after a weekend crash on I-81Lawmakers…
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Spanberger Talks Party Strategy, $12M Habitat Lawsuit, Roanoke Council Eyes Evans Spring Shift
Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger says her party needs to “do the hard work” if it hopes to win big in 2025 — and she won’t…
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Election Season Starts in Buena Vista Parade, Warner Challenges Detention, and Roanoke Opens Empowerment Center
On the September 2nd edition of WFIR News Express:Virginia’s unofficial election season kicks off as all three gubernatorial candidates—Winsome Earle-Sears…
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WFIR-News Express 8-29-2025
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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School Shooting Fallout, Danville Dog Attack, and Indoor Golf Tees Off in Roanoke
Two children are dead after a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis — Virginia faith leaders are reacting, and flags will fly at half-staff. In…
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Attorney General Targets Roanoke College | Brent Watts Retires | Massive Drug Bust in Bedford
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares says Roanoke College violated the Human Rights Act after alleged retaliation against female swimmers who opposed a…
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Virginia's First Adult High School Opens in Roanoke + Soaring Home Prices, Vandalism, Political Shakeups & More
📚 Historic moment for Roanoke: Virginia’s first-ever adult high school opens at Melrose Plaza, offering second chances with built-in child care and job support…
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Flooded Roanoke Hotel, State of the City, Child Porn Arrest, and Downtown Parking Debate
On this Friday edition of WFIR News Express — August 22, 2025:🚔 Child Porn Arrest in Forest: A 38-year-old man is behind bars after investigators say he was…
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Zoning Fight in Roanoke, Transgender Policy Showdown, Michael Vick’s Coaching Debut, and Fentanyl Crisis Focus
On the August 21st edition of WFIR News Express:Zoning Lawsuit on Hold: A lawsuit over Roanoke City’s zoning amendments has been paused as city council works…
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Roanoke County Acquires Explore Park, VA Polls Shift, Salem VA Upgrades & Miracle Recovery in Franklin Co.
On the Wednesday, August 20th edition of WFIR News Express:Historic Deal: Roanoke County finalizes the largest land acquisition in its history by taking over…
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Spanberger Leads in New Poll, Roanoke Unveils High-Tech Crime Hub, DC Guard Move Sparks Legal Fight
Democrat Abigail Spanberger opens a 7-point lead over Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia’s governor race, according to a new Roanoke College poll. Plus:• Roanoke…
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WFIR News Express 8-18-2025
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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WFIR News Express 8-15-2025
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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WFIR News Express 8-14-2025
Here is the latest news from across the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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WFIR News Express 8-13-2025
Here is the latest news from across the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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WFIR News Express 8-12-2025
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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WFIR News Express 8-11-2025
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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WFIR News Express 8-8-2025
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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WFIR News Express 8-7-2025
Here is the latest news from across the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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WFIR News Express 8-6-2025
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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WFIR News Express 8-5-2025
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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WFIR News Express 8-4-2025
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Google Water Demand, Inmate Sentencing, College Sports Shift – 7/30/25
Roanoke leaders question Google's proposed Botetourt data center that may draw up to 8 million gallons of water daily from Carvins Cove. A Roanoke man is…
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Exploitation Sentence, Shooting Tragedy, Renovation Delay – 7/29/25
A Buchanan man is sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for child exploitation. Franklin County remembers a beloved coach lost in a Gretna shooting. Giles…
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Epstein Files Demands, Smyth County Child Exploitation Sentence, Roanoke Fatal Crash, AstraZeneca’s VA Mega-Investment
On this Friday edition of WFIR News Express:Senator Mark Warner joins bipartisan calls to unseal the Jeffrey Epstein files, as grassroots pressure builds from…
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Ridgeway Double Murder, Book Ban Report, DOJ vs GMU, Martinsville Manager Suspended, Shallow Side in Roanoke, Rabid Fox Attack, FloydFest 2025
On this Thursday, July 24 edition of WFIR News Express:• The Henry County Sheriff’s Office identifies the two people found dead in Ridgeway earlier this week…
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Operation Summer Shield, Earle-Sears Campaign Shakeup, TAP Youth Showcase, Delta AI Pricing Probe, Mayor Carson Remembered, and Commanders Camp Kicks Off
On this Tuesday, July 23 edition of WFIR News Express:• Roanoke Police and other agencies conducted a traffic checkpoint this morning as part of Operation…
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ICE Case Delayed, Roanoke Upgrades Approved, Corpse Plant Blooms, AstraZeneca Expands Into Virginia
On this Tuesday, July 22 edition of WFIR News Express:Cristian Romo Bermejo, the Virginia Tech student in ICE custody, won’t appear in court until…
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Roanoke Zoning Debate Heats Up | Fatal Crash, McLaurin Contract Watch, & More Local Headlines
Big zoning policy changes in Roanoke could be up for debate at today’s City Council meeting — we’ve got full details and insight from Vice Mayor Terry McGuire…
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Priest Abuse Allegation, Murder Arrest, George Mason DEI Investigation, Afterschool Funding Uncertainty, & More
On the Friday, July 18, 2025 edition of WFIR News Express, WFIR brings you the latest headlines from across Southwest Virginia and beyond:• A Florida lawsuit…
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VT Student ICE Custody Response, Epstein Records Dispute, Fentanyl Funding Fight, Salem LewisGale Milestone, ADA Playground, Roanoke Outdoors & More
On the Thursday, July 17, 2025 edition of WFIR News Express, WFIR brings you a comprehensive roundup of local and national headlines from across Southwest…
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ICE Detains VT Student, SNAP Cuts Hit SWVA, Roanoke Shooting, Youngkin Eyes 2028
On this July 16, 2025 episode of WFIR News Express:– Virginia Tech student detained by ICE after a hospital incident; national immigration crackdowns lead to a…
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Virginia Rescue Teams Aid Texas Flood Victims, Roanoke Fires Displace Families, Mountain Bike Nationals Take Over Downtown
In today’s WFIR News Express for July 15, 2025:– Virginia Swift Water Rescue Teams work in storm-ravaged Texas, while Campers Care Ministries preps vital…
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Kaine Visits Vinton on Youth Program Cuts • ACA Subsidy Changes Ahead • GMU Hiring Probe
In today's update:• Sen. Tim Kaine visits Vinton, pledging support for Southwest Virginia’s Boys & Girls Club as federal learning center funds remain frozen.•…
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Roanoke Shooting Suspect Sought, APCO Rate Relief Plan, Banana Ball Sells Out, Botetourt Expansion & More
Today on WFIR News Express (Friday, July 11, 2025):Roanoke Police search for a suspect in Wednesday’s Orange Avenue shootingAppalachian Power proposes a…
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WFIR News Express 07/10/2025
Here's the latest news from across the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Botetourt Standoff Arrest, Roanoke Fire System Failure, Lynchburg Teen Murder Charge, VA Crash Deaths
Today’s top Virginia headlines:🔴 Botetourt County standoff arrest – how crisis negotiators secured a wanted suspect🔥 Roanoke Van Co. fire fallout – sprinkler…
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Roanoke Flight Bomb Threat | Fatal Fire | Big Beautiful Bill Fallout | Salem Distance Run
Today on WFIR News Express:✈️ Roanoke flight bomb threat passenger speaks out – what really happened on board?🚨 Fatal Roanoke apartment fire – what caused the…
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New Federal Tax Bill Signed | Bomb Threat on Roanoke Flight | VA Rescue Teams Deployed
Today on WFIR News Express:💰 President Trump’s massive tax and spending bill is now law – what will lawmakers tell voters ahead of 2026?✈️ Bomb threat on an…
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WFIR News Express 7-3-2025
Here is the latest news from around the Roanoke Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
WFIR News ExpressNew Virginia Laws Take Effect | Big Beautiful Bill Fallout | Roanoke Freedom Festival & Closures
Today on WFIR News Express:⚖️ New Virginia laws now in effect – from harsher penalties for fentanyl dealers to seatbelt rules and cell phone bans in schools…
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Roanoke Shooting Suspect Charged | VWCC President Retires | Buc-ee’s Opens | Fires, Miners, Little League & More
Today on WFIR News Express:🚨 Roanoke shooting suspect charged with attempted capital murder after allegedly firing at police during a manhunt for killing his…
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UVA President Resigns | Youngkin Signs Rural School Bill | Roanoke Shootings, Fires & FloydFest
Today on WFIR News Express:🏫 UVA President Jim Ryan resigns amid DOJ investigation into DEI practices; Senators Kaine and Warner call it “outrageous culture…
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WFIR News Express 06/27/2025
Here's the latest news from across the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Iran Fallout, Roanoke Fire, RAMHouse Expansion, and Awful Arthur’s Says Goodbye – WFIR News Express 6/26/25
In today’s WFIR News Express:A Roanoke College expert weighs in on the aftermath of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear programHouse fire in Bonsack…
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Google Eyes Botetourt | Heat Emergency in Roanoke | Supreme Court Felon Vote Case | Flights, Waterslide & More
Google buys land in Botetourt County for a potential data center, marking a major economic development milestone for the region. Governor Glenn Youngkin hails…
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USS Ford Nears Israel as Trump Airstrikes Escalate | Kaine, Warner Respond | VA Train Derailment, Spanberger Campaigns, Roanoke City Market Building Fire
President Trump confirms U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites—while the Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, heads toward the…
WFIR News ExpressTrump-Iran Conflict Escalates | Kaine Demands Vote | Warner Slams Budget Bill | Virginia Fire & Flood Updates
President Trump faces bipartisan pushback after ordering airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites without Congressional approval. Virginia’s U.S. Senators weigh in…
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June 20 WFIR News Express: Political Violence, Community Tributes & Heat Safety Push
In today's WFIR News Express for Thursday, June 20, we cover breaking developments and heartfelt community stories from across the region:A Radford University…
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Iran Confusion Prompts Senator’s Rebuke • Roanoke Murder Arrest • Latino Advocacy Grows
On this Juneteenth, Virginia’s senior U.S. Senator Mark Warner criticizes President Trump’s uncertain Iran policy. Roanoke Police arrest a suspect in the…
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Roanoke Murder Mystery • Flooding Hits Botetourt • Big Election Wins & Bike Racing Buzz
Roanoke Police are investigating the suspicious death of Meagan Martin. Plus: flood damage reports from Botetourt, election results from across Virginia, a…
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Election Day in Virginia • Fentanyl Law Signed • SML Beach Ranks #2 Nationally
Virginia heads to the polls for low-turnout primaries while new fentanyl legislation is signed into law. A registered sex offender is arrested in Alleghany…
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Senator Kaine’s War Powers Push • Botetourt Chase Fallout • “No Kings” Protest in Roanoke
Senator Tim Kaine introduces a war powers resolution aimed at preventing U.S. military involvement in Iran. Authorities in Botetourt County are searching for…
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Manhunt After Henry County Chase • Enslaved Burial Grounds Moved • Bo Nolan's MENSA Feat
A manhunt is underway in Henry County after a high-speed chase. Over 200 graves of enslaved African Americans are being respectfully relocated in Pittsylvania…
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Hospitality House of the Blue Ridge finds a permanent home
A lower cost housing option for adults who travel from out of town to the Roanoke Valley to receive medical treatment is the idea behind "Hospitality House of…