Red Kettles, bell ringing – and angel trees. The Christmas season holidays are back and so is the Salvation Army of Roanoke, seeking donations to help the less fortunate – young and older. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Salvation Army rolls out the Red Kettles, Angel Trees first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) – Kyron Drones threw three touchdown passes, Bhayshul Tuten scored on a 32-yard run and a 94-yard kickoff return and Virginia Tech beat Virginia for the 18th time in the last 19 meetings, 55-17, on Saturday to achieve bowl eligibility. The win gives the Hokies one point in the Commonwealth Clash, presented by Smithfield. The score for the…… Continue Reading
There’s an ages 21+ Christmas party in downtown Roanoke tonight. WFIR’s Ian Price with more on separates it from your average night at “Dickens of a Christmas.” The post A downtown Roanoke tree lighting & holiday party that is adults only first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
If you are traveling by road over this holiday weekend, you are likely to encounter plenty of company. AAA figures more than 1.4 million Virginians are traveling on highways between Wednesday and this coming Sunday, and that is up close to 1.5% over last year’s Thanksgiving holiday. But there is one factor in play that…… Continue Reading
This is the day after Thanksgiving, the day retailers call “Black Friday” because it marks the traditional start to the busiest — and most profitable — portion of their year. The personal finance website Wallet Hub says J.C. Penney tops their list this year with discounts that average about 59%, followed closely by Macy’s at…… Continue Reading
Hotel Roanoke was reportedly locked down for a time this morning. We have not received confirmation from Roanoke Police about what led to that lockdown and heavy police presence at the hotel. We will provide more information when it becomes available. The post Heavy Police presence at Hotel Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Statement from Roanoke City Police : Roanoke Police received a 911 call of an active shooter at the Hotel Roanoke early this morning. Additional officers were on duty Downtown due to the planned Drumstick Dash and immediately responded to the hotel. The hotel was thoroughly searched; officers did not locate any evidence of a shooting…… Continue Reading
A local author recently released a biography on the life of one basketball superstar, and it could make the perfect gift this holiday season. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Local author releases “Magic: The Life of Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
After thousands have “moved their feet so others can eat,” this morning, hundreds more will do just that – they will be served a Thanksgiving feast for lunch at the Rescue Mission of Roanoke. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Rescue Mission will feed hundreds on Thanksgiving first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On November 21 at approximately 10:50 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a report of shots fired in the 2200 block of Orange Avenue NW. Responding officers located an unresponsive adult male lying in the roadway with what appeared to be critical gunshot wounds. Roanoke…… Continue Reading