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A Roanoke City restaurateur says opening up his newest venue was a tricky process. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. LinkedinGoogleTwitterFacebook
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A group of Virginia Tech professors believe thousands of book bans being enacted in school districts across the country are hurting both teachers and students. WFIR’s Clark Palmer explains in this In-Depth report: LinkedinGoogleTwitterFacebook
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A group of Virginia Tech professors are using an upcoming panel discussion to weigh in on book bans enacted by school boards across the Commonwealth. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. LinkedinGoogleTwitterFacebook
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The downtown Roanoke City Farmers Market is set host its a night market and craft show. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. LinkedinGoogleTwitterFacebook
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President Joe Biden won the Virginia vote over Donald Trump by 10.2% in 2020 – when many pundits said as The Commonwealth goes so goes the nation – and they were right. But the latest Roanoke College poll now shows a tie at 42 percent for Biden and Trump. More details from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: […]
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An organizer of an upcoming Pro-Palestinian benefit concert says the Roanoke community has rallied to help two families impacted by violence in Gaza. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Proceeds from a Pro Palestinian benefit concert in Roanoke this weekend will go to families who have lost relatives during the war in Gaza. More from […]
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A decision by Roanoke City Council will change how public school officials receive part of a budget surplus. WFIR’s Clark Palmer explains. LinkedinGoogleTwitterFacebook
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A group of UVA professors say it was the police who were the aggressors during a Pro-Palestinian rally on campus that was broken up last weekend. LinkedinGoogleTwitterFacebook
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Officials with the University of Virginia say the decision to break up a recent Pro-Palestinian protest was based on potential threats from outside agitators. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story: LinkedinGoogleTwitterFacebook
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Members of the community went before Roanoke City Council to express concerns about detour routes created by the Wasena Bridge Replacement Project. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. LinkedinGoogleTwitterFacebook
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A former Virginia Tech football player is running to be the Commonwealth’s next Lieutenant Governor. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer: Former Virginia Tech football player and current Virginia State Senator Aaron Rouse announced this morning that he will pursue the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Rouse says in a statement that it’s time for […]
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A Roanoke area muralist is encouraging residents to take risks when embracing their creative side. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. LinkedinGoogleTwitterFacebook
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Vinton town leaders say they are being proactive about the community’s development. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. LinkedinGoogleTwitterFacebook
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Virginia’s Attorney General believes former President Trump can win back suburban voters and defeat Joe Biden this November. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. LinkedinGoogleTwitterFacebook
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Bedford County education officials are discussing the possibility of closing an aging school. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. LinkedinGoogleTwitterFacebook
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The Franklin County School Board has decided to close two schools following a reduction in state funding. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. LinkedinGoogleTwitterFacebook
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Members of Roanoke City Council have voted to approve adoption of the Evans Spring Master Plan despite opposition from some residents. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. LinkedinGoogleTwitterFacebook
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Roanoke’s current Vice Mayor has officially launched his bid to be the Star City’s next Mayor. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. LinkedinGoogleTwitterFacebook
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A community organizer in Roanoke believes future US aid to Israel should come with specific conditions tied to humanitarian concerns. During a protest in downtown Roanoke, Rafeeq McNamara with Occupy Roanoke for Palestinians, says the US is hurting its reputation on the world stage by helping Israel’s operation in Gaza. McNamara says in no way […]
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The chair of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors used her State of the County address to highlight numerous economic successes this year. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. LinkedinGoogleTwitterFacebook
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