Election day is two weeks away, and at stake in Virginia is party control of the General Assembly. Our political analyst says both Republican and Democratic insiders tell him one party appears more likely to gain full control — but it is hardly a given. Bob Denton says from all indications, control in the State…… Continue Reading
Salem-based sportswriter Roland Lazenby has authored 60-plus books; the National Basketball Association and the Los Angeles Lakers are particular favorites. Lazenby’s latest biography of a former Laker great and now successful businessman, “Magic – The Life of Earvin “Magic” Johnson” will be released tomorrow. Roland Lazenby will speak and sign copies of “Magic” tomorrow night…… Continue Reading
Dr. Pepper remains very thankful to Roanoke for its historically-high consumption of the soft drink, and that is why it throwing a party Tuesday, a date that is hardly random. The numbers for October 24th — 10 2 4 — are those you find on vintage Dr. Pepper products and of course, Roanoke’s iconic clock.…… Continue Reading
CommUNITY church pastor and former candidate for the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Thomas McCracken explains to WFIR why he has filed a defamation lawsuit over an incident at an August County School Board meeting. McCracken says he did not speak, but was there in support of Governor Youngkin’s new model policies for trans students.…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force held a press conference today regarding the arrest in South Dakota of Edward Denoyer Jr.. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Details on arrest of double homicide suspect in Roanoke City first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Roanoke City Councilwoman is running to succeed a long-time state senator. She has to beat a Republican who has been in the state senate for eight years to do so, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. The post Roanoke City Councilwoman vying for state Senate discusses goals first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
For most if not all of the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs that were on last season’s title team and will be there tonight to watch the championship banner go up at the Berglund Center, head coach Dan Bremner told us live by phone this morning its likely the pinnacle of their pro hockey careers. Game…… Continue Reading
An existing state Senator is vying for a newly created district against an incumbent Roanoke City Councilwoman. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Incumbent offers bipartisan record in bid for new district first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The national topics both major political parties typically argue about you can usually see coming, however a local candidate forum last night featured a surprisingly contentious topic — the car tax. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Candidates forum gets contentious over the car tax first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Average mortgage rates now top 8% in the U.S., and that is likely to continue presenting challenges to anyone looking to purchase a home. The recent trends in Roanoke Valley home sales and prices keep heading in now-familiar directions, as WFIR’s Evan Jones reports: The post As mortgage rates keep rising so do Roanoke-area home…… Continue Reading