(Updated 1/5 3pm) State Police is investigating a fatal crash which occurred at 5:09 a.m. this morning on Route 220, near Aviator Dr. The crash involved a tractor trailer, which was illegally parked on the right shoulder of Route 220, when it was struck in the rear by a Jeep SUV. The SUV and the trailer…… Continue Reading
Pickup trucks still lead the way in Roanoke-region used vehicle sales, but there are some noticeable shifts in consumer preferences. The numbers come from iSeecars.com, which tracks millions of new and used car sales each year. And for the year that just ended, it finds the Ford F-150 pickup remains at the top, followed, as…… Continue Reading
A pilot program will allow anyone to schedule a trip through most of the Roanoke Valley late at night and on Sundays. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post MetroFLX set to be late night – and Sunday – public transportation solution first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
UPDATE 10:20 am — William Byrd High School was evacuated earlier today due to a possible gas leak. Students were able to return to class in less than an hour. Posted 1/4/24 9:50 am — William Byrd High School has been evacuated due to a possible gas leak. Students have been moved to a safe…… Continue Reading
William Byrd High School has been evacuated due to a possible gas leak. Students have been moved to a safe location as a precaution. Parents are asked NOT to come to the school. The post High school evacuated due to gas leak — parents asked not to come first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
100 miles in 100 days – it sounds like a reasonable goal. Beginning on Monday and running until April 16 the Roanoke 100 Miler will be encouraging people to do just that. WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains. The post Roanoke 100 Miler is back to encourage fitness during winter months first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Aspiring entrepreneurs can get their foot in the door at an annual business program that helps you put business ideas into action. WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Business program and competition assists entrepreneurs launching new ideas first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Recruiting full-time OB/GYNs to LewisGale Hospital Montgomery has been challenging in recent years and we have made the difficult decision to temporarily discontinue obstetrics services at LewisGale Montgomery, effective April 1, 2024. At this time, it is in the best interest of our patients to deliver their babies at our sister facility, LewisGale Medical Center,…… Continue Reading
Current Vice Mayor Joe Cobb says he is exploring the opportunity of becoming mayor, and says a decision will be ‘forthcoming very soon.’ WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Sherman Lea opts out, vice mayor could go for his spot first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment. The post FloydFest 2024 site prep on schedule; Paul McCartney photos of early Beatles days first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading