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WFIR News Express

This podcast brings you daily Roanoke Valley and Virginia news in a quick format. Listen to the news on your schedule!

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00:10:40

Market on Melrose’s First Year, Roanoke Airport...

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2025/11/26

WFIR’s Ian Price goes On The Record: with The Roanoke Rambler as reporters Sinclair Holian and Jeff Sturgeon break down this week’s top local stories. Sinclair explains why Goodwill’s Market on Melrose in Northwest Roanoke is running a roughly $1 million first-year deficit, what that says about the grocery business, and why the nonprofit still sees a path to sustainability.Jeff walks through the stalled talks over Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport’s hoped-for runway expansion across I-581,

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00:11:26

Gang-Related Shooting Update, ACA Subsidy Standoff &...

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2025/11/26

On today’s WFIR News Express for Wednesday, November 26, 2025:• Court documents confirm a downtown Roanoke shooting was gang-related, with five arrests and new insight into gang activity trends from Roanoke Police.• Former Congressman Denver Riggleman raises red flags about a U.S.–Saudi arms deal, questioning national-security risks and what the administration stands to gain.• A new White House proposal to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies sparks divisions among Republicans, even as hundreds of

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00:10:47

Redistricting Debate Shifts, MVP Concerns Resurface &...

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2025/11/25

On today’s WFIR News Express for Tuesday, November 25, 2025:• A Honduran national arrested in Roanoke is sentenced for illegal reentry, following a felony DUI case that revealed two prior removals from the U.S.• Democrats signal hesitation on mid-decade redistricting—Delegate Marcus Simon says the effort may risk alienating voters unless the final map upholds anti-gerrymandering principles.• Delegate Joe McNamara defends Virginia’s fiscal health, noting rising revenues despite nearly $9 billion in

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00:09:33

Last-Minute Push to Save ACA Subsidies, VT’s James...

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2025/11/24

On today’s WFIR News Express for Monday, November 24, 2025:Virginia Senator Tim Kaine makes a last-ditch push to save Affordable Care Act subsidies, warning that thousands of Virginians could see major premium hikes if the expiring ACA tax credits aren’t extended before year’s end. Kaine says the cost of extending the subsidies is far lower than critics claim — but the clock is almost out.Bland County standoff ends with a shooting, after deputies say Johnny Ray Hull III pointed a stolen firearm at

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00:10:13

Motorcade for Slain VADOC Officer | WV “Best...

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2025/11/21

On this Friday edition of the WFIR News Express:🚓 A solemn homecoming for Officer Jeremy Hall, as a motorcade returns the fallen River North correctional officer to his family — and VADOC leaders call for better pay and protections after last week’s deadly inmate attack.🏛️ A West Virginia lawmaker renews his push to let several Southwest Virginia localities jump state lines, reviving the “Best Virginia” proposal that once stalled in Charleston.🪖 Bedford prepares to dedicate its new Vietnam

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00:09:26

Sentencing Nears in UVA Shooting Case | Rural Health...

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2025/11/20

On this Thursday edition of the WFIR News Express:⚖️ Defense attorneys lay out their case as the UVA shooting trial moves toward a Friday sentencing, describing Christopher Darnell Jones Jr.’s traumatic childhood and deteriorating mental state.🗳 Spanberger campaign leadership breaks down their winning strategy, crediting an affordability-focused message that resonated statewide.🏥 Rural Health Day highlights growing shortages, as advocates warn that nearly half of Virginia’s neighborhoods lack

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00:11:26

Google Water Case, School Funding Shakeup, and Beth...

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2025/11/19

WFIR’s Ian Price goes On The Record with The Roanoke Rambler’s Jeff Sturgeon to discuss this week’s top local stories:A judge’s ruling ordering officials to release water-use data tied to Google’s potential data center in Botetourt CountyA proposal that could reshape how much city funding Roanoke schools receiveAnd the official launch of author Beth Macy’s campaign for CongressOn The Record: with The Roanoke Rambler airs every Wednesday on the WFIR News Express Podcast, bringing you deeper context

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00:10:18

Beth Macy Launches VA-06 Bid, VT Names James Franklin...

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2025/11/19

On this Wednesday edition of the WFIR News Express:🗳 Beth Macy makes it official, launching her campaign for Virginia’s 6th Congressional District with a pledge to represent working families.🏈 James Franklin introduced at Virginia Tech, offering new insight into the coaching search and his move to Blacksburg.🏛 Roanoke City Schools funding shift proposed, with draft formulas that could reduce the city’s contribution in future budgets.📉 Economists eye unexpected signals—from cardboard boxes to

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00:09:09

Officer Killed at River North, Botetourt Fires...

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2025/11/18

A deadly attack inside a Southwest Virginia prison leads today’s headlines as the Commonwealth mourns a corrections officer killed at River North. Also on this Tuesday edition:🔥 Botetourt–Craig brush fires fully contained after burning more than 4,500 acres.✋ Roanoke College expands ASL instruction, strengthening access and awareness for Deaf culture.🐾 106 dogs seized from a Martinsville home after hazardous conditions were uncovered.🗳 Beth Macy officially enters the race for Virginia’s 6th

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00:07:46

SNAP Relief, UVA Resignations, and New Congressional...

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2025/11/17

As Virginians recover from the nation’s longest federal shutdown, key developments are reshaping the Commonwealth — from food security to politics and education:🥫 Full SNAP benefits return this week, with long-term funding now secure through 2026.🎓 UVA Faculty Senate calls for board resignations amid fallout from former president Jim Ryan’s departure and a federal DEI probe.🗳 Two Democrats — Joy Powers and Ken Mitchell — launch campaigns to challenge Republicans Morgan Griffith and Ben Cline,

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00:08:33

Epstein Files Vote Push, Youngkin Seeks Rural Health...

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2025/11/14

Top Virginia and Roanoke Valley headlines for Friday, November 15, 2024:🏳️ Flags at Half-Staff: Governor Glenn Youngkin orders flags lowered statewide to honor Navy Captain Thomas Scheurich, missing in action since 1968 and recently identified.📄 Epstein Files Vote Effort: A bipartisan push advances to release all Epstein-related documents; Rep. Suhas Subramanyam says the files could clarify what President Trump knew, while Trump calls the move political deflection.🚂 Eagle Rock Collision: A train

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00:10:39

Shutdown Ends, Wildfire Relief and New Jobs in...

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2025/11/13

The federal government shutdown — the longest in U.S. history — is officially over, but the ripple effects are still being felt here in Southwest Virginia.In today’s update:🍎 The YMCA at Virginia Tech continues feeding SNAP recipients still waiting on delayed benefits.🛫 Flight cancellations persist at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, with most delays hitting the midmorning window.⚙️ Elbit Systems of America announces a $30 million expansion in Roanoke County, adding nearly 300 new jobs tied to

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00:09:43

Roanoke’s Budget Crunch, Detox Center Clash, and...

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2025/11/12

Each Wednesday, WFIR’s Ian Price goes On The Record with The Roanoke Rambler’s Jeff Sturgeon to discuss the stories shaping life in the Roanoke Valley. From city finances and development debates to schools, culture, and community voices, this weekly segment brings local journalism to life — breaking down what’s happening and why it matters.🎧 Catch new conversations every Wednesday morning on the WFIR News Express Podcast feed.

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00:08:35

Beth Macy Eyes Congress as Flights Cut, Budget...

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2025/11/12

Author Beth Macy — known for Dopesick and Raising Lazarus — is reportedly preparing to announce a run for Congress, challenging Republican Ben Cline in Virginia’s 6th District.Also in today’s update:✈️ Flight disruptions continue at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport amid lingering FAA staffing shortages tied to the federal shutdown.🎙 Senator Tim Kaine faces backlash from Democrats — including UVA’s Larry Sabato — after crossing party lines to reopen the government.🏛 Speaker Don Scott says

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00:10:41

Kaine Breaks Senate Stalemate, Spanberger Urges End...

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2025/11/11

On this Veterans Day, Virginia’s leaders are weighing in on the ongoing federal government shutdown — and its ripple effects across the Commonwealth.🎙 Senator Tim Kaine faces pushback from fellow Democrats after crossing the aisle to help end a Senate impasse, while Senator Mark Warner says protections against new layoffs were key to his decision.🇺🇸 Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger calls for an end to the shutdown, while Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi outlines her party’s plans to move quickly on

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00:05:57

Wildfires in Botetourt Near Containment as SNAP...

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2025/11/10

Crews continue battling brush fires across Southwest Virginia, where blazes in Botetourt County have burned more than 3,000 acres. Forestry officials say recent winds and dry conditions remain a concern — but containment is improving.Also in this episode:🔹 Governor Glenn Youngkin announces SNAP benefits will resume this week, with federal and state funds covering roughly 90% of normal assistance.🔹 Fair maps advocates push back on Virginia’s mid-decade redistricting plan, warning it could erode

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00:08:45

Bald Mountain Fire spreads; Salem man arrested after...

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2025/11/07

Top Virginia and Roanoke Valley headlines for Thursday, November 7, 2025:🔥 Botetourt Wildfires: Fire crews continue battling the Bald Mountain and Lignite Fires near the Craig County line — more than 1,600 acres burned with no homes immediately threatened.🚓 Salem Standoff Arrest: A 22-year-old man is in custody after an hours-long standoff on Wortham Street; no injuries reported.🏛 Democratic Majority Expands: Speaker Don Scott credits outreach to rural voters as Democrats secure their largest

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00:07:03

Wildfires Burn Across Southwest Virginia as...

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2025/11/06

Fire danger remains high across the region, with firefighters battling multiple brush fires in Bedford, Botetourt, and Craig counties as windy, dry conditions persist.Meanwhile in Richmond, Governor Glenn Youngkin congratulates Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger, pledging a smooth transition as Democrats prepare to take full control of Virginia’s government for only the third time in modern history.Radford University’s Dr. Chapman Rackaway explains what Spanberger’s decisive win means for the balance

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00:13:55

Post-Election Analysis: Radford University’s Dr....

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2025/11/05

Radford University Political Science Chair Dr. Chapman Rackaway joins WFIR’s Ian Price for in-depth analysis of Virginia’s 2025 election results — including Abigail Spanberger’s historic win for governor, Democrats’ sweep of statewide offices, and what the results mean for Glenn Youngkin’s legacy and the future of Virginia politics.Rackaway discusses how national issues — from the federal shutdown to early voting trends — influenced state results, what to expect from a Democratic trifecta in

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00:07:43

On The Record: With the Roanoke Rambler — Strip Club...

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2025/11/05

This week on On The Record: With the Roanoke Rambler, reporter Jeff Sturgeon joins WFIR’s Ian Price for an in-depth look at two top local stories:– A proposal to reopen a strip club on Franklin Road is raising legal and zoning questions. The city has already issued a code violation, and the identity of the project's backers — and whether it will require public input — remain unclear.– A new Spanish restaurant, ¡Suerte!, is headed to downtown Roanoke. It’ll open inside the forthcoming Promissory

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