The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, served an arrest and a search warrant in the 100 block of Trinkle Ave, NW, around 8 this morning. 19-year-old Jefferson Sanchez of Roanoke was taken into custody and charged with Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle, stemming from an investigation in June 2023, where Sanchez fired a…… Continue Reading
(from VSP) BEDFORD CO, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred today (Jan 16) at 12:10 a.m. on Route 757, one half of a mile north of Route 635 in Bedford County. A 2000 GMC pickup truck was traveling south on Route 757, when…… Continue Reading
Its a creation of Downtown Roanoke Incorporated, timed to fight the post-holiday retail downturn – and get the locals to try something new when it comes to dining out. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports on Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week: The post Restaurant Week is back beginning this Friday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Roanoke delegate recently spoke out against Governor Youngkin’s budget proposal on a Northern Virginia web-series. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Roanoke delegate says Governor’s budget would “take us backwards” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Roanoke delegate recently spoke out against Governor Youngkin’s budget proposal on a Northern Virginia web-series. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Roanoke Del. says Governor’s budget would “take us backwards” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke has been listed as the “Poorest Big City” in Virginia. A Yahoo Finance article listed the “poorest” large towns in every state has Roanoke, Virginia with a population just over 99,000, a Median Household Income of $51,523, a Percentage of Population Below Poverty Level at 19.11 percent, and Per Capita Income at $33,206. The…… Continue Reading
Seniors are being taken care of this Winter thanks to a souped up food drive by a local non-profit, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Seniors getting help amid harsh winter thanks to local nonprofit first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
An event at the Salem Civic Center is supporting local non-profits and trade schools through ticket sales and a silent auction, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post 2024 Winter Expo benefiting local nonprofits and trade schools this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A person long-involved with a local non-profit was recognized for her time spent helping people achieve economic and personal independence. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Local CEO recognized on House floor after 35 years of service first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke’s current Vice Mayor has officially launched his bid to be the Star City’s next Mayor. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Cobb formally launches campaign to be Roanoke City’s next mayor first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading