Veterans are ‘the steel spine of this nation’ as Biden pays tribute

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said America’s veterans are “the steel spine of this nation” as he marked Veterans Day during a visit to Arlington National Cemetery. In remarks at the Memorial Amphitheater, the commander-in-chief recounted famous battles fought by U.S. troops and said those deployments of soldiers are “linked in a chain of…… Continue Reading

Latest ahead of another possible federal shutdown

Latest ahead of another possible federal shutdown

Referencing the Bill Murray classic where he relieves the same day over and over, our Senior U.S. Senator says Virginia is hit hardest by government shutdowns and continuing resolutions. WFIR’s Ian Price has more on what is being called “Groundhogs Day” The post Latest ahead of another possible federal shutdown first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading

Second wave of performers announced for FloydFest 2024

Second wave of performers announced for FloydFest 2024

Announcing the SECOND ROUND of lineup additions, with many more on the ‘Horizon, according to the FloydFest staff. Remaining tickets are on sale now and are expected to sell out soon, with 70 percent of ticket holders from the canceled 2023 event rolling them over to 2024. Joe Russo’s Almost Dead • Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers • Jupiter…… Continue Reading

Kaine: what helped flip the House and hold the State Senate on Tuesday

Kaine: what helped flip the House and hold the State Senate on Tuesday

As the Virginia General Assembly election post-mortem continues, the Commonwealth’s junior U.S. Senator offers his take on what led to Democrats holding the State Senate – and flipping the House of Delegates. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Kaine: what helped flip the House and hold the State Senate on Tuesday first appeared on…… Continue Reading

Vinton officials hope new restaurant boosts town’s downtown

Vinton officials hope new restaurant boosts town’s downtown

Vinton town officials see this afternoon’s official opening of a new restaurant as another important step to drive a continued revitalization of the town’s central business district. You may have seen Pollard 107 South in recent months as you enter Vinton on Gus Nicks Boulevard. It sits on a main corner at the downtown’s first…… Continue Reading

Kaine says selection process for new FBI HQ was flawed

Kaine says selection process for new FBI HQ was flawed

Shortly before holding his regular weekly press conference today, US Senator Tim Kaine says he found out that the new FBI headquarters would NOT be located in Springfield and Fairfax County. Kaine also pointed to a letter released today from FBI Director Christopher Wray, who expressed concern that the person making the final determination that…… Continue Reading

All Sports Café “Fights Like Lucas” with several fundraisers

All Sports Café “Fights Like Lucas” with several fundraisers

A National Diabetes Awareness Month fundraiser at All Sports Café really hits home for the owner. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. Click HERE for more information about the “Fight Like Lucas” fundraisers The post All Sports Café “Fights Like Lucas” with several fundraisers first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading

Three people hospitalized following Roanoke house fire.

Three people hospitalized following Roanoke house fire.

On Wednesday, November 8th at 1:31 p.m., Roanoke Fire-EMS responded to a reported structure fire in the 1500 block of Maiden Ln SW. First arriving units found the residents of the dwelling self-extricating. Upon investigation, Fire-EMS personnel located a small fire in the kitchen quickly extinguished it. Roanoke Fire-EMS transported three individuals to the hospital…… Continue Reading

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