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Local news station providing news for Roanoke and national news. WFIR is the second-oldest radio station in Virginia and one of the oldest commercial radio stations in the country. The station you listen to now for Roanoke Valley news, weather, and talk shows began long ago as the radio hobby of Mr. Read more about the history of WFIR at http://wfirnews.com/about-wfir/wfir-history-part1-the-mic-is-on1924-1931

🎙️ Today on WFIR News Express – 9/19/25:📺 Virginia Senators Kaine and Warner react to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension after hi...
09/19/2025

🎙️ Today on WFIR News Express – 9/19/25:

📺 Virginia Senators Kaine and Warner react to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension after his joke about Charlie Kirk
🧑‍⚖️ A Virginia Tech manager pleads no contest in a $12K embezzlement case
📊 A new poll shows Abigail Spanberger leading Winsome Sears in the race for governor
🗣️ UVA’s Larry Sabato warns against “authoritarian” responses to speech
🎙️ Delegate Freitas accuses Democrats of creating the “culture” behind Kirk’s death
🏫 William Fleming High briefly secured after a social media threat
🌐 Virginia creates a new Internet Safety Council for students
🇺🇸 Rep. Ben Cline backs tougher penalties for repeat illegal immigration
🔧 A Glenvar High senior helps build Roanoke County’s new LOVE sign
👮‍♂️ Local deputies receive lifesaving honors from the Red Cross
⚖️ The Jaunt for Justice 5k returns Oct. 4 to support Legal Aid
🐢 Rare twin box turtles hatch at a local wildlife center

🎧 Full local update in under 10 minutes:
👉 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/wfir-news/episodes/Virginia-Lawmakers-React-to-Kimmel-Suspension--VT-Embezzlement-Case--Spanberger-Leads-New-Poll-WFIR-News-Express--91925-e38eguu

In today’s WFIR News Express for Thursday, September 19th, 2025:📺 Senators Kaine and Warner weigh in after Jimmy Kimmel is suspended over a joke about Charlie Kirk’s death🗣️ UVA’s Larry Sabato warns against rising authoritarianism in the debate over free speech🎙️ Delegate Nick Fre...

September is National Recovery MonthRecovery is all about hope. September is National Recovery Month
09/18/2025

September is National Recovery MonthRecovery is all about hope. September is National Recovery Month

September is national recovery month. The Roanoke Valley Collective Response is using the designation to spark conversation and highlight available resources. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. The opioid epidemic inspired a group of Roanoke Valley residents to join forces to fight the

All is need is LOVE ... in Roanoke County
09/18/2025

All is need is LOVE ... in Roanoke County

A high school senior who helped build Roanoke County’s new LOVE sign says the experience is shaping his future. Tyler Curfiss is a third-year welding student at the Burton Center for Arts & Technology and a senior at Glenvar High School. He’s currently interning with Lift Arc Studios — the loc...

The poll shows a larger lead for the former Congresswoman.
09/18/2025

The poll shows a larger lead for the former Congresswoman.

A new poll from the Wason Center for Civic Leadership at Christopher Newport University shows Democrat Abigail Spanberger leading Republican Winsome Earle-Sears by 12 points in the race for Virginia governor, 52% to 40%. The survey, which was released Thursday, comes as early voting is set to beg

🗞️ Today on WFIR News Express – 9/18/25:⚠️ A Salem pastor says he’s the target of a credible threat ahead of a vigil for...
09/18/2025

🗞️ Today on WFIR News Express – 9/18/25:

⚠️ A Salem pastor says he’s the target of a credible threat ahead of a vigil for Charlie Kirk
📱 Roanoke County Schools tackle smartphone addiction in kids — and the mental health risks
🎙️ Senator Tim Kaine grills the former CDC director on public health responses
🛬 Kaine & Warner blast decisions that may have contributed to a deadly DC plane crash
🗳️ Former GOP lawmakers endorse Democrat Abigail Spanberger for governor
🇺🇸 Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears to rally with Youngkin & Vivek Ramaswamy
🎓 Mike Pence takes a new role at George Mason University
🏥 Concerns grow over VA clinic wait times amid federal staffing cuts
🏈 The Commanders’ return to RFK clears its final legislative hurdle
💊 Local groups mark National Recovery Month with addiction resources
🎬 Grandin Theatre hosts a powerful documentary screening on the MVP battle
👨‍🏫 Roanoke County Schools Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement
🚨 A motorcyclist dies after a crash in NW Roanoke

🎧 Full update in under 10 minutes — listen now:
👉 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/wfir-news/episodes/Salem-Pastor-Threat--Kids--Phones-Warning--Kaine-Presses-CDC--WFIR-News-Express--91825-e38cv95

In today’s WFIR News Express for Thursday, September 18th, 2025:📱 Roanoke County Schools host a community forum on kids and smartphone dangers🙏 A Salem pastor reports a credible threat ahead of a vigil for Charlie Kirk💬 Senator Tim Kaine grills the former CDC director on Capitol Hill🛬 ...

Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement
09/18/2025

Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement

ROANOKE – After eight years as superintendent of Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS), Dr. Ken Nicely has announced he will retire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year, culminating a 35-year career in education and 33 total years with RCPS. The Roanoke County School Board will begin the p

Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke's 50th birthday bash and music in the garden
09/17/2025

Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke's 50th birthday bash and music in the garden

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.

Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Communit...
09/17/2025

Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness

Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness are hosting the first in a series of public meetings about protecting our children from online dangers. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Protecting our children from online dangers is the subject of a series of pub

Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main Stage Million Dollar Quartet back on t...
09/17/2025

Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main Stage Million Dollar Quartet back on the Mill Mountain Theatre stage

A popular musical is coming back to The Trinkle Main Stage. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us Million Dollar Quartet documents a monumental recording session at Sun Records. Million Dollar Quartet tells the story of the historic recording session when Johnny Cash, Elvis, Carl Perkins

Getting older can be expensive
09/17/2025

Getting older can be expensive

The high cost of "aging care" is forcing some families to drain their savings, juggle caregiving with other responsibilities - and rethink retirement plans. WFIR's Gene Marrano has some of the numbers:

Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main StageMusic Legends the subject of the ...
09/16/2025

Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main StageMusic Legends the subject of the next Mill Mountain Theatre musical

A popular musical is coming back to The Trinkle Main Stage. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us Million Dollar Quartet documents a monumental recording session at Sun Records. Million Dollar Quartet tells the story of the historic recording session when Johnny Cash, Elvis, Carl Perkins

Food Pantry Fundraiser Tour coming to Mountain View Community Garden this weekend
09/16/2025

Food Pantry Fundraiser Tour coming to Mountain View Community Garden this weekend

Fincastle native Erin Lunsford has been on a tear recently; the singer-songwriter says a wave of new songs she's written have just been "coming out." Lunsford calls one her "Appalachian Community Care Anthem," and she's back in the Star City this weekend as part of her Food Pantry Fundraiser Tour. M

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