Roanoke College, in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to formally the launch of the Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies. Kim Kyusik, a ...

The Virginia Tech Men’s basketball team announced today they will not be accepting an invite to participate in this year’s NIT Tournament. In a statement posted to social media the team says in part, ...

The Excel Center in Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College have signed an agreement to create new opportunities for ...

Experts are discussing the potential negative impacts that I-Gaming would have on the Commonwealth if approve by the General ...

A new report from The Center of Addiction Science, Policy, and Research (CASPR) finds that the Commonwealth's lax iGambling laws are allowing betting apps to funnel millions out of the state. WFIRs Em ...

Eating fish for Lent, especially on Friday, is a time-honored tradition for many of a Christian-based faith. To that end Taziki's Mediterranean Restaurant on Franklin Road in Roanoke has brought back ...

Dr. Pepper Park at The Bridges normally kicks off its season in late April but this year the outdoor music and special events venue will debut on Saturday with the "Green Envy St. Paddy's Day Party." ...

The General Assembly recently signed off on legislation that looks to ban assault style weapons. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer: Governor Spanberger could soon sign legislation passed by the General As ...

Will you be "Irish for a Day," when the City of Roanoke stages its annual St Patrick's Day celebration on the streets downtown? Green beer, corned beef, green garb and hats, four leaf clovers - St ...

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. Opening this ...

There's a new Mexican fast-casual restaurant in town and today QDOBA cut a ribbon on their new Colonial Avenue home, across from the Towers Shopping Center. Another QDOBA should open on West Main ...

Alicia Witt was at her nursing job when a friend called with news no homeowner ever wants to hear. Her Bedford County house was on fire, and her two dogs were still trapped inside. The fire broke out ...