WFIR News Express

Infant Death Arrests • School Misconduct Cases • Roanoke Crash Victim Remembered


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  • Two parents arrested in Nelson County after the death of their 6-week-old baby is ruled a homicide.

  • A Salem City PE teacher is charged with indecent exposure for an incident reported in Vic Thomas Park.

  • A vigil is held for 22-year-old Brooklin Goff, who died in a vehicle crash in Roanoke; the suspect faces DUI and manslaughter charges.

  • Trial for murder suspect in Susan Williams case postponed until September.

  • A Roanoke woman urges City Council to focus on affordable housing options for senior citizens.

  • Proposed federal spending bill could slash Medicaid funding and impact rural hospitals in Virginia.

  • Two Navy SEALs from Virginia disciplined over racist memes targeting a fellow team member.

  • WFIR’s in-studio guest Ed Lynch discusses U.S.–Qatar relations and the controversial luxury jet offer.

  • Sen. Mark Warner pushes legislation to increase penalties for misusing personal information held by the government.

  • New report finds beef labeled "antibiotic-free" still testing positive; includes products sold in Virginia.

  • The Harrison Museum of African American Culture prepares to move to its new Roanoke home.

  • Liberty University to pay Jerry Falwell Jr. a reported $15 million settlement following his resignation.

  • Dr. Laura Treanor named the next president of Virginia Western Community College, effective July 1.

  • Smith Mountain Lake businesses brace for a record-breaking summer season, starting with Memorial Day.

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