On September 2, 2023 at approximately 2:30 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a serious motor vehicle crash in the 1600 block of Aspen Street NW. Responding officers located an unresponsive adult male victim inside a vehicle that had crashed into a detached storage building in the area.…… Continue Reading
Around 200 pencil and ink drawings created from memory and detailed written descriptions of what was being captured by the artist – the heyday of Gainsboro and the northeast Roanoke neighborhood where the Berglund Center now stands. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports on a multi-venue exhibition opening tonight: The post Gainsboro Road and Beyond:…… Continue Reading
A familiar set of post-COVID problems is forcing a delay in plans to build more than 200 units of some of the most in-demand housing here and elsewhere. Norfolk-based Lawson Companies had planned to break ground later this month for Smith Ridge Commons at Peters Creek and Cove Roads, across Peters Creek from Sheetz. But…… Continue Reading
Six years after launching the walk-in, no questions asked Hope Initiative, which helps connect those addicted to opioids with recovery programs and treatment, a $500,000 grant from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield will help expand similar programs to six other clinics over the next three years. The Health Wagon program with 13 locations in…… Continue Reading
Governor Youngkin says the General Assembly hasn’t done enough to protect children from smartphones. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Gov. plans to reintroduce law related to child safety on phones first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The wide-ranging Roanoke College poll released this week includes a noticeable drop in support among Virginia Republicans for Ron DeSantis as a first choice for party presidential nominee — but he holds the top preference in a different way, as WFIR’s Evan Jones reports: CLICK HERE for full poll results and methodology. EXCERPT: The Roanoke…… Continue Reading
Chris’s Coffee & Custard goes mobile. The business hires young adults with special abilities and serves frozen treats and coffee out of their eatery at the 9th street Southeast Industrial Park. Thanks to donations from local organizations, the company was able to purchase a food truck that will be able to serve their products on…… Continue Reading
An area GOP Congressman is speaking out after the Roanoke County school board rejected DOJ’s efforts to mediate deliberations over policy regarding trans students. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Hear the complete conversation with Rep. Ben Cline below: The post Roanoke County School Board says no thanks to DOJ mediation offer first appeared…… Continue Reading
Among those heading to the Berglund Center tonight to meet Roanoke’s potential new police chief is the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post U.S. Attorney approves of RPD candidate ahead of tonight’s open house first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
“Together we can realize the truth – that suicide is preventable,” says the CEO for Blue Ridge Behavorial Healthcare, which is helping to spearhead activities during Suicide Prevention Month in September. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has this report: register here for virtual training classes How businesses can get involved during Suicide Prevention Week The post September…… Continue Reading