The proposed tax would raise taxes on dine-in or takeout food from 5.5% to 6.5% or 7%. The city will have a public hearing on ...

According to Roanoke FireEMS Department, crews were out fighting the flames in the wee hours of Saturday morning. The fire was in the building of Noke Van Co. at 1921 Power Street SE. The fire ...

Chinese scientist He Jiankui set off global outrage and landed in prison after he skirted ethical guidelines and claimed he had produced genetically modified babies designed to resist HIV ...

ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) is set to relocate to a new restoration facility in the Norwich area of Roanoke. After nearly 45 years at its ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFIR) — A 15-year-old boy is recovering after a disturbing daylight attack while running with a friend along Brandon Avenue in Roanoke. Police have arrested 39-year-old John Murphy ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — UPDATE: A suspect has beenarrested in the assault on a teenager who was out for a run, according to the Roanoke Police Department. After a search warrant on a residence in ...

For years, Chinese banks have been winning business from Wall Street firms in Hong Kong. Now they’re starting to pick up some of their former staff after a wave of layoffs. Some 40 ex-bankers ...

A Virginia tow truck driver needed a tow of his own after crashing into a wall and getting busted with drugs, a gun, and a suspended license in Stafford County, authorities said. Jason Rock, 41, of ...

West Virginia has banned most foods containing artificial food dyes. Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) on Monday signed into law a bill banning Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, Yellow No. 5 ...

A broad cross-section of American business is dialing up its opposition to the Trump administration’s plan to impose steep fees on Chinese ships calling at American ports. About 300 companies ...