A legislative wrap-up this morning revealed additional construction for Interstate 81 in our area. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post I-81 South “gap” in Salem to be fixed years earlier first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Current Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney announced this morning that he intends to run become the Commonwealth’s next Lieutenant Governor. Stoney had been running against current 7th District Virginia Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. The post Richmond’s Mayor running to be Virginia’s next Lt. Governor first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
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 a new generation of leaders to lift up Virginians in every corner of the Commonwealth. Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney is also…… Continue Reading
What was once “Roanoke Valley Gives,” became “Give Roanoke” two years ago, but the goal remains the same – local non-profits looking to raise funds and gain more exposure in a 24 hour period that begins at midnight tonight. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: See link to GIVE here The post Give Roanoke officially…… Continue Reading
Gold’s Gym in North Roanoke is doing something a little different this Saturday to support those that are differently abled, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Gold’s Gym North Roanoke holds event to spread awareness first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
From Roanoke City Police Department: Roanoke Police were involved in an officer-involved shooting on Moorman Avenue NW. At approximately 8:05 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a disorder in the 600 block of Moorman Avenue NW. As officers were responding to the scene, they were advised that there…… Continue Reading
Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash late Saturday night which resulted in two fatalities, on Route 24 at its intersection with Goodview Road in Bedford County. A stolen 2013 Harley Davidson being pursued by police in a high speed chase struck a 2016 Subaru Legacy turning on to Goodview Road. The driver and…… Continue Reading
We are right in the middle of National Volunteer week. Many of our communities are served by volunteer fire departments. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports departments use this week to stress their need for volunteers. April is National Volunteer Month. Have you considered helping your local volunteer fire department? WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has…… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, VA. – The Rail Yard Dawgs (3-3) finally ran out of that late game magic they had possessed for so much of the 2023-2024 season on Saturday night, falling 3-1 to the Huntsville Havoc (4-1) in Game Three of the 2024 President’s Cup Semifinals at Berglund Center. Dominiks Marcinkevics scored the lone goal for Roanoke…… Continue Reading
The Minnesota-based non-profit, Artspace, is pleased with the number of creatives who participated their survey. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the organization provides affordable living and work spaces for artists. The Minnesota-based non-profit, Artspace,is moving forward with a project in Roanoke City. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports it will be one of the…… Continue Reading