(from Roanoke PD) On January 30, 2023 at approximately 3:30 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a report of an unresponsive juvenile at a residence in the 600 block of Morrill Avenue SE. Responding officers located an unresponsive female infant inside of a home in the area and…… Continue Reading
Following this morning’s protest activity on Bent Mountain, Roanoke County Police have arrested and charged two individuals for Interfering with Property Rights as they were on the pipeline right-of-way. The two charged are identified as (Ms.) Christen Marie Mooney Corcoran, 32, of Washington, D.C. and (Mr.) Adrian Tung, 43, of California. They were taken to…… Continue Reading
A local Sheriff’s Office is this year’s recipient of a state-wide achievement award. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Local sheriff’s office recognized for inmate educational partnership first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Its time to break down the silos when it comes to preparing a skilled workforce for future economic growth. That’s the vision for Virginia’s recently hired new Chancellor of the Community College system, who spoke during a retreat earlier this week. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Preparing a better skilled workforce the goal for…… Continue Reading
The 2023 Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon is officially underway. Every penny raised stays local helping our local kids!! To donate, call 1-866-781-8811 or text CKC to 51555, or CLICK HERE The post 2023 Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon benefits Southwest Virginia kids first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The 2023 Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon underway on our sister-station Star Country is getting closer to its goal – which is $13,000 more than the last radiothon. Macy Ware with Children’s Miracle Network provided an update around 2:30. The 2023 Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon is officially underway. Every penny raised stays local helping our local…… Continue Reading
The search for the next Chief of Police in the City of Roanoke is coming down to its final weeks – and input from the public via a survey they can take through August 21st will help make that decision. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Access survey here The post Roanoke seeks public comments on…… Continue Reading
A local program aiming to create a “grow-your-own” pipeline of local teachers is the recipient of a major grant. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has the latest on the Bridges Program: Click here to learn more about the partnership The post New grant will help local program build more “Bridges” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
A former VA Congressman who served as a January 6th Committee adviser has a response to those candidates who promise to pardon Trump should he be convicted and they get elected. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Former Jan. 6th Committee adviser weighs in on Trump indictments first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Are the Washington Commanders players concerned with the “intensity” of Assistant Head Coach Eric Bienemy? There’s a lot of hearsay as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. The post New OC discusses “intensity” reports ahead of game 1 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading