The owner of two local computer stores says he is seeing increasing cases of computer fraud that begin with a legitimate call for tech support — but the person at the other end sometimes takes on a second job of sorts once the tech issue in question is resolved. Chris Duncan owns Vinton Computer and…… Continue Reading
The father of a Virginia student sexually assaulted in her high school bathroom has been pardoned for his actions while protesting the school’s handling of the case at a meeting two years ago. Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Sunday that he cleared Scott Smith of his disorderly conduct conviction. The incident became a rallying…… Continue Reading
Virginia’s new state budget adopted this week is now set in stone, but a state lawmaker who frequently drives on Interstate 81 laments the deletion of additional funding for the highway. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story: The post Lawmaker laments loss of additional I-81 funding in new state budget first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
State education officials say the latest student assessments show a “significant and persistent learning loss” in reading and math for students in grades three through eight. The loss is especially acute for minorities and special needs students. Officials attribute it mainly to time away from classrooms during the pandemic. Governor Youngkin says his administration will…… Continue Reading
Danville’s Police Chief is heading to Roanoke. City officials in Danville announced today that Scott Booth has accepted chief’s position in the Star City. It is no surprise: Roanoke City Manager Bob Cowell had indicated Booth was his top choice. His record in Danville includes a sharp reduction in crime rates under his tenure. DANVILLE…… Continue Reading
Arts & Culture meets the local food chain – a grant will help the “Roanoke Foodshed Network,” present a series of events beginning with “OkraFest” at Lick Run Farm this weekend, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Local food coalition will present cultural events beginning with OkraFest first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Arts & Culture meets the local food chain – a grant will help the “Roanoke Foodshed Network,” present a series of events beginning with “OkraFest” at Lick Run Farm this weekend, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Local food coalition will present cultural events beginning with OkraFest on Saturday first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Virginia now has a revised budget in place for the fiscal year that started July 1st. The General Assembly gave final approval Wednesday, ending a contentious process ahead of November’s elections. Among many other things, the new budget includes pay increases for state employees, teachers and law enforcement personnel along with increased spending for education.…… Continue Reading
VDOT is preparing to widen more of Interstate 81 through the valley. A public hearing later this month is the next step in a process that will ultimately take another eight years to complete on the seven miles between I-581 and Cloverdale. Once started two years from now, the widening of this section to three…… Continue Reading
A brand new major at Roanoke College this year will have students studying more than the screen. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Roanoke Valley university adds major for Screen Studies first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading