Two months into new budget year, state lawmakers approve spending plan

Two months into new budget year, state lawmakers approve spending plan

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

81 will be widened from 581 to Cloverdale — 8 years from now

81 will be widened from 581 to Cloverdale — 8 years from now

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

COVID spike hits this region as well

COVID spike hits this region as well

The nationwide spike in COVID-19 cases expected as Fall approaches – much as flu cases rise this time of year as well – has hit the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts. So says Dr. Cynthia Morrow, director of the local districts. Morrow also said today she doesn’t anticipate any public mask mandates to be…Continue Reading

Game Changer brings together region’s high tech ecosystem

Game Changer brings together region’s high tech ecosystem

A celebration of innovation – and where “big ideas” collide with technology. AI, Cybersecurity and clean energy are all on the table as Game Changer Week returns today through Friday. WFIR’s Gene Marrano with the details   The post Game Changer brings together region’s high tech ecosystem first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Sunflower Festival returns to Beaver Dam Farm this weekend

Sunflower Festival returns to Beaver Dam Farm this weekend

With Fall just around the corner, one Buchanan farm is gearing up to celebrate the last Sunny days of Summer. WFIR’s Alex Torres shines some light on what’s coming up at Beaver Dam Farm.     The post Sunflower Festival returns to Beaver Dam Farm this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Hokies beat ODU to open 2023 season

Hokies beat ODU to open 2023 season

BLACKSBURG (AP) – Grant Wells threw three touchdown passes and rushed for a score to lead Virginia Tech to a 36-17 season-opening win over Old Dominion on Saturday night. Wells, who won the starting quarterback job over Baylor transfer Kyron Drones in the preseason, completed 17 of 29 passes for 251 yards to help the Hokies avenge a 20-17 upset…Continue Reading