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This podcast brings you daily Roanoke Valley and Virginia news in a quick format. Listen to the news on your schedule!

  1. 2d ago

    Multi-unit development in Roanoke overcomes legal challenge

    Another multi-unit development in the City of Roanoke has overcome a legal challenge and is set to add another 24 much-needed living spaces to the city's housing stock. Two time failed Roanoke City Council candidate James Garrett and others had taken Roanoke City Council and developer Alexander Boone to court over a 24 unit townhouse development planned for the corner of Medmont Circle and Keagy Road near LewisGale Medical Center, claiming improper public notice was given before City Council approved a rezoning for the project.

    1 min

  2. 2d ago

    I-81 speed cameras, Roanoke housing development, firearm background check ruling & D-Day remembrance — Roanoke Valley’s Morning News 6/4/26

    Today’s Roanoke Valley’s Morning News covers a new 24-unit housing development moving forward in Roanoke after surviving a legal challenge, along with the activation of I-81 work zone speed cameras in Roanoke and Botetourt counties. We also report on Virginia's tribute to fallen Carroll County Deputy Logan Utt, renewed debate over collective bargaining rights for public employees, and a court ruling halting private firearm sale background checks once again. Plus D-Day remembrance events in Bedford, concerns over Flock surveillance technology in Roanoke, Brew at the Zoo at Mill Mountain Zoo, local weather, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup action, and more sports from across the Roanoke Valley and Virginia.

    15 min

  3. 3d ago

    Congressman Griffith on D-Day and Remembering Lucille Hoback Boggess

    Bedford’s National D-Day Memorial will mark the 82nd anniversary of D-Day Saturday. WFIR’s Ian Price reports.

    1 min

  4. 3d ago

    This is your Culture Calendar: – local events coming up this weekend and in the near future.

    Something new at the Taubman Museum of Art - during this Friday's monthly Art By Night, when all the downtown galleries and the Taubman Museum are open late. "Murder Mystery at the Museum," a ticketed event from Jump Into Mystery. Yoga, music, wine tasting and good vibes this weekend during Yoga Venture at Wilderness Venture at Eagle Landing.  Blacksburg's Summer Arts Festival is free and kicks off this Friday night with the Domino Band on the Henderson Lawn at 6:30.

    3 min

  5. 3d ago

    Hometown Heroes - two surviving local veterans of D-Day honored

    2026 of course is the nation's 250th anniversary of its founding and in conjunction the US Department of Justice and US Attorney's Offices - like the Western District of Virginia based in Roanoke - are also honoring Hometown Heroes. Yesterday it was two surviving veterans of D-Day and World War 2, both 100-plus years old. More from WFIR's Gene Marrano:

    1 min

  6. 3d ago

    Deputy Logan Utt suspect history, Bedford school fight, AI adoption surge & measles outbreak — Roanoke Valley’s Morning News 6/3/26

    Today’s Roanoke Valley’s Morning News covers new details about the criminal history of the suspect charged in the killing of Carroll County Deputy Logan Utt, along with a growing dispute over the planned closure of Stewartsville Elementary in Bedford County. We also report on Montgomery County ranking among Virginia’s leaders in artificial intelligence adoption, the expanding measles outbreak in Buckingham County, and Senator Mark Warner’s criticism of a new intelligence appointment. Plus Roanoke business news as Fork in the Market changes ownership, summer travel tips from Virginia Tech experts, local weather, Salem baseball, the Stanley Cup Final, and more sports from across the Roanoke Valley and Virginia.

    13 min

  7. 3d ago

    VT Marriage and Family Expert Shares Tips to Reduce Vacation Stress

    Travel stress tends to bring out the worst in us, but one VT expert says it doesn’t have to. He has a few simple tips that could help your family skip the stress this Summer.

    1 min

  8. 4d ago

    Roanoke police indictment, Botetourt budget fight, new Virginia housing laws & 611 steam locomotive — Roanoke Valley’s Morning News 6/2/26

    Today’s Roanoke Valley’s Morning News covers Botetourt County’s decision to delay budget approval amid questions over school funding, along with felony charges against a Roanoke man accused of trying to strike a police officer with his vehicle. We also report on new Virginia laws aimed at expanding affordable manufactured housing, the unveiling of a new patriotic design for Norfolk & Western 611, and a Lynchburg courtroom escape that remains under investigation. Plus updates on a fatal Roanoke duplex fire, growing union membership across Virginia, local weather, Salem baseball, the Division III College World Series in Salem, and the latest NHL, NBA, and NFL headlines.

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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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  • Creator
    WFIR News
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    663
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