Brandon Oaks opened its expanded memory care unit in 2022. Memory care facilities have to have a green space. And while they were renovating the memory care facility Brandon Oaks decided do something special. Director of Communications Nicole Bruch says the new sensory garden is the result of that effort. A ribbon cutting originally scheduled…… Continue Reading
Is fentanyl-laced marijuana a major problem in Virginia? WFIR’s Ian Price has more from a marijuana law reform organization. The post NORML disputes Lt. Gov claims of fentanyl-laced marijuana first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Sunday, (Aug 27), at 10:00 p.m. on Goose Dam Road, one quarter mile south of Sontag Road in Franklin County. A 1995 Ford Explorer was traveling on Goose Dam Road, when the vehicle ran off the…… Continue Reading
Taking care of your teeth should start at a very early age and timing annual dental checkups for children at the start of the school year is a good way to keep those visits top of mind. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: The post Good dental care starts with the very young first appeared…… Continue Reading
In case there was any question, the Roanoke-built 611 steam locomotive remains a very popular draw for steam excursions. Within days of tickets becoming available for 30 fall runs, well over half are already taken. The iconic locomotive will lead excursions for five weekends in October and early November between Goshen and Staunton. Goshen is…… Continue Reading
(Roanoke County, VA—August 27, 2023) Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday to the report of a residential structure fire in the 3300 block of Mount Pleasant Blvd.Roanoke County units from Mt. Pleasant, Vinton and Clearbrook, with assistance from RoanokeFire-EMS were on scene and brought the fire under control in about…… Continue Reading
Aug. 25, 2023 — Roanoke College is one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduates, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company spotlighted Roanoke in the newest edition of its annual guide, “The Best 389 Colleges: 2024 Edition” (Penguin Random House). Only about 15% of the nation’s four-year schools are picked for profiles…… Continue Reading
Richmond-The Virginia Department of Corrections is investigating the death of an inmate that occurred at Red Onion State Prison on August 24, 2023. At approximately 2:37 p.m., an inmate reported to staff that his cell partner fell out of his top bunk bed. Staff entered the cell and found the cell partner unresponsive, which prompted…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia legislators who have been leading negotiations over the months-delayed state budget announced Friday they have reached agreement on the “major components” of a compromise proposal that would boost education spending and offer some tax relief. The apparent deal includes a one-time tax rebate of $200 for individuals and $400…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech is one of only four universities nationwide selected to run a pioneer program for the Department of Defense. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on the Defense Civilian Training Corps program: You can click here to learn more about DCTC The post Virginia Tech part of select group piloting new program first appeared…… Continue Reading