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
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
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
The surprise General Assembly sweep of both chambers on Tuesday night by the Democrats – despite the tireless efforts of Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin as he sought a GOP sweep – should make for an interesting 2024 legislative session, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Youngkin couldn’t “thread the needle,” says political science expert…… Continue Reading
Top football teams from the nation’s oldest historically black athletic conference are facing off this Saturday. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Salem Stadium hosting CIAA Football Championship game this Saturday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
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