Click the WFIR Graphic to the left or click HERE for the latest election results for 2023 The post 2023 Election Results first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Suspect reportedly taken away, sound mistaken for gunfire
Reports of a loud dispute outside the Circuit courthouse on Church Ave. where a suspect was taken into custody in downtown Roanoke. An eyewitness tells us sounds that could be mistaken for gunfire were heard. It’s unclear what those sounds were. A suspect reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis caused the street to be blocked…… Continue Reading
Fatal crash yesterday in Henry County
(from VSP) Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Monday, (Nov 6) at 4:01 p.m. on Route 220, two tenths of a mile north of Route 762 in Henry County. A 2003 International tractor trailer was traveling south on Route 220, when the vehicle ran off…… Continue Reading
Report: shots fired outside Roanoke courthouse; suspect in custody.
Reports of shots fired outside the Circuit courthouse and a suspect taken into custody in downtown Roanoke. More later as details are available. The post Report: shots fired outside Roanoke courthouse; suspect in custody. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Youngkin: No timing in rebate checks arriving just before election day
A lot of Virginians are now receiving tax rebate checks in the mail — many arrived yesterday, one day before this election day. But speaking live this morning on WFIR, Governor Youngkin said there is no intentional timing in play. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones: Party control of the General Assembly is at stake, but…… Continue Reading
Overnight fire damages Roanoke County restaurant
Roanoke County emergency crews responded to the Sakura restaurant in the 5400 block of Williamson Road, following reports of a fire. When they arrived on scene this morning, crews found heavy smoke coming from the roof of the restaurant which was unoccupied at the time. The fire was brought under control in about one hour.…… Continue Reading
Dr. Bob Denton election preview
There could be a lot of new faces in the Virginia Legislature after today’s elections. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreño reports this is one of the most impactful legislative elections in decades. The post Dr. Bob Denton election preview first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
JMU surprises No. 4 Michigan State 79-76 in OT
Terrence Edwards had 24 points and Raekwon Horton made a 3-pointer with 8.6 seconds left in overtime, sending James Madison past No. 4 Michigan State for a 79-76 victory. Tyson Walker scored 35 points for Michigan State, but he had the ball poked away from behind in the closing seconds of the season opener. The…… Continue Reading
Earth Summit 2023 at Roanoke College
There are still some spots available for the 24th Earth Summit. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreño reports the Clean Valley Council is hoping to introduce environmental career opportunities to high school students. Earth Summit 2023 The post Earth Summit 2023 at Roanoke College first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Norwich area proposed nomination discussed at public meeting tonight
Members in one area of Roanoke are invited to a meeting tonight to discuss the neighborhood’s history and a new proposal. WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Norwich area proposed nomination discussed at public meeting tonight first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading