WFIR News Express

Ronald McDonald House reveals new logo, tag line

Visitors to the valley may come and go - but “Family Stays” when they are hear with a child needing serious medical attention at a local hospital or special clinic. Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Virginia and other “Houses,” want to make sure people understand their mission.

Roanoke mayor addresses budget cuts, FLOCK surveillance technology

FULL INTERVIEW -- Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb joined the Roanoke Valley's Morning News LIVE in-studio to discuss $35 million in budget cuts (school and city cuts combined), the future of Evans Spring and the city’s FLOCK pilot program for gunshot detection technology in an exclusive interview with WFIR.

Vinton acquires properties destroyed in 2022 fire to support revitilazation efforts

After a 2022 fire destroyed several properties in Downtown Vinton, the town is acquiring the sites for revitalization. More from WFIR’s Conner Arthur:

Culture Calendar

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. See more at Roanoke Cultural Endowment.com.

At The Movies: Sheep Detectives

Tyler Lyons from the Grandin Film Lab, "At the Movies" ... with what's playing at the historic Grandin Theatre, Hugh Jackman in "The Sheep Detectives."