Donations are down, demand is up and current economic conditions like inflation and supply chain issues aren’t make it easier for food banks like Feeding Southwest Virginia. Salem-based Congressman Morgan Griffith was among those who took part in a community conversation this morning at the Salem warehouse – where he spoke about the upcoming Farm…… Continue Reading
A Liberty University professor of government says there is no question in his mind that Governor Youngkin is preparing a run for president, but a key element for any chance of success depends upon this fall’s election. Youngkin has been unable to see much of his agenda passed because the General Assembly is under split…… Continue Reading
With the release of its 35th anniversary edition, the Editor-in-Chief for “Blue Ridge Country” magazine hails the people going back over three decades that helped BRC get off the ground – as it continues to thrive. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Blue Ridge Country turns 35 – and still going strong…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Museum of Transportation expects the return of 611 steam excursions to bring many visitors to the the region. It’s a complicated challenge; Museum Executive Director Mendy Flynn says it starts with finding a railroad to run such excursions — and developing a plan likely to make such excursions profitable. After that, there are…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Friday set a special election to fill the few remaining months in the term of a southwest Virginia lawmaker who recently resigned to become a judge. Voters will choose former Republican Del. Jeff Campbell’s successor in the 6th House District on Aug. 29, according to the…… Continue Reading
On August 6, 2023 at approximately 1:25 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of shots fired in the area of 8th Street and Gilmer Avenue NW. Responding officers searched the immediate area, eventually locating an adult male with what appeared to be serious gunshot wounds outside of a residence…… Continue Reading
If you are thinking of buying a new car any time soon, be prepared to pay more than sticker price for almost any model on the market — in some cases, much more. The average difference is 8.7% which is very close to the national figure. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more: CLICK HERE for the…… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, Va. – The Rail Yard Dawgs announced August 8, 2023 that head coach Dan Bremner’s contract has been extended through the 2025-2026 season. Bremner assumed the head coach role with the team in December of 2017. Not only has the team secured a playoff spot each season under Bremner’s leadership, Bremner has also coached the…… Continue Reading
Around 100,000 Virginians have been unenrolled from Medicaid since the post-Covid “unwinding” began in March. That’s putting even more strain on the Commonwealth’s network of free health care clinics, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Free medical clinics seeing more Virginians first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
This Sunday, live at the Grandin Co-lab at Noon – and live on Facebook at the same time as an alternative – a local author who is working on two books she calls “deeply personal and candid,” about breaking away from the religion she grew up with, will share her story. We have more with…… Continue Reading