Roanoke Delegate Sam Rasoul will soon play a key role in state education matters when he becomes chair of the House Education Committee. Rasoul says there are many areas where Governor Youngkin and General Assembly Democrats can find agreement despite their many differences. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more: The post Rasoul prepares for key role…… Continue Reading
If you have a live Christmas tree all set up at home — or getting a festive evergreen last minute — proper watering is, of course, the most important part of keeping it healthy through the holidays. But do any additives help it hold up longer? WFIR’s Alex Torres spoke with a local tree dealer:…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
Roanoke police report a school bus struck and injured a girl this morning on the city’s northwest side. Police say it happened as the girl entered the roadway at Cove Road and Lancelot Lane, which is right around the entrance to North Ridge Apartments. The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. It’s unclear if…… Continue Reading
If you have been waiting for used car prices to come down before considering a purchase, the trend is your friend — at least for now. Average Roanoke-area prices are down from a year ago, reversing the pandemic-era pattern. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones: From iSeeCars: For used cars in Roanoke, the iSeeCars analysis found: Used…… Continue Reading
It may sound counter-intuitive at first, but the Roanoke Rescue Mission says demand for its services has noticeably risen since the COVID pandemic eased. And with Christmas approaching, it hopes a fund-raising challenge grant will help it best help those it serves. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones: Rescue Mission CEO Lee Clark spoke like this…… Continue Reading
This time of year doesn’t have to be stressful. A psychologist at Virginia Tech has some tips on self care. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Stressful holiday? Psychologist at Virginia Tech has tips for managing first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
With Governor Glenn Youngkin’s announcement of a 2 billion dollar World-Class entertainment district in Alexandria, Senator and Former Governor Mark Warner cautioned about the work still to come. WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Sen. Warner says work to do for entertainment hub in Alexandria first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced a $2 billion public-private partnership to create a world-class Entertainment District in the City of Alexandria at Potomac Yard – bringing the NBA and NHL to Virginia. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. Read more for the full press release. RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced a $2 billion…… Continue Reading
Once again we were joined this morning live in studio by Lee Clark, CEO for the Rescue Mission of Roanoke, to talk about the ongoing Christmas Campaign “Light the Way,” and the increased demand for services the Rescue Mission on 4th Street SE saw this year. The post Rescue Mission CEO Lee Clark on the…… Continue Reading