Roanoke’s newest police chief is now on the job. Scott Booth was sworn in today, promising he can reduce violent crime here just as he did as chief if Danville. City leaders say one of the main reasons they chose Booth to lead the force was his record in Danville, where crime numbers decreased significantly…… Continue Reading
It’s Halloween, and a Triple-A spokesperson says it’s a time for fun, not tragic nightmares causing injury, or worse. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more on what to be aware of tonight: The post AAA warns to be safe this Halloween first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Virginia Tech employee who came aboard one year ago is working across all the Tech-related campuses to help create new spinoff businesses – and high-tech jobs that can retain and attract talent. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Looking to LAUNCH more high-tech spinoffs from downtown Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
With student loan payments starting back up and the government teasing forgiveness, where do you sit with your student loans? WFIR’s Alex Torres reports on the debt that millions are facing: The post Virginia ranked 9th in highest student loan debt payments first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
We can move away from coal fire power but that doesn’t mean we won’t still suffer the effects of coal-powered energy. That’s what one Congressman from our area is saying, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. The post Lawmaker: coal power continues whether US does or not first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Several recent stories in the Washington Post and from the Associated Post pointed out that many regional theaters across the country have still not seen attendance at their live stage shows return to pre-COVID numbers. Mill Mountain Theatre is feeling some of that pain, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Mill Mountain Theatre looking…… Continue Reading
The Berglund Center has a little something for everyone in 2024, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post New Scenic Venue among Activity at Berglund Center first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Berglund Center has a little something for everyone in 2024, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post New scenic venue among activity at Berglund Center first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke County Police officers responded to 6842 Walrond Dr. (Walrond Park) today in reference to a wellbeing check. While on scene the incident changed to a death investigation and CID was called out to investigate. There is no danger to the community and officers are no longer on scene. Investigation is still active pending notification…… Continue Reading
On October 28, 2023 at approximately 10:10 p.m., Roanoke Police were patrolling the area of 10th Street and Grayson Avenue NW when they heard several shots fired nearby. As officers began to respond to that area, they were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a motor vehicle crash in the 1600 block…… Continue Reading