An event on November 18th is providing support and a place to connect for those who have experienced a loss from suicide. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: [Click here to register for the event] The post Event will provide safe space on Suicide Survivor Day 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 Local community theaters release 2024 schedule, FloydFest 24 and Rufus Wainwright first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
The westbound lane of West Main Street at Fort Lewis Church Road is currently blocked due to a multi-vehicle accident. The accident was reported at 6:40 a.m. Drivers should avoid the area. Traffic heading toward Montgomery County will be delayed. There are no additional details at this time regarding the accident. The post Multi-vehicle accident…… Continue Reading
After the race for Virginia’s Senate district four seat was called in favor of her opponent by the NY Times, Democratic candidate Trish White-Boyd reflected on what she called a job well done. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post VA Senate district four candidate reflects on a close race first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Virginia Democrats who campaigned on protecting abortion rights have swept this year’s legislative elections, retaking full control of the General Assembly after two years of divided power. Tuesday’s outcome is a sharp loss for Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who exerted a great deal of energy, money and political capital on an effort to secure a…… Continue Reading
Click the WFIR Graphic to the left or click HERE for the latest election results for 2023 The post 2023 Election Results first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Reports of a loud dispute outside the Circuit courthouse on Church Ave. where a suspect was taken into custody in downtown Roanoke. An eyewitness tells us sounds that could be mistaken for gunfire were heard. It’s unclear what those sounds were. A suspect reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis caused the street to be blocked…… Continue Reading
(from VSP) Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Monday, (Nov 6) at 4:01 p.m. on Route 220, two tenths of a mile north of Route 762 in Henry County. A 2003 International tractor trailer was traveling south on Route 220, when the vehicle ran off…… Continue Reading
Reports of shots fired outside the Circuit courthouse and a suspect taken into custody in downtown Roanoke. More later as details are available. The post Report: shots fired outside Roanoke courthouse; suspect in custody. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A lot of Virginians are now receiving tax rebate checks in the mail — many arrived yesterday, one day before this election day. But speaking live this morning on WFIR, Governor Youngkin said there is no intentional timing in play. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones: Party control of the General Assembly is at stake, but…… Continue Reading