UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: Roanoke Police have arrested Brian S. Reep, 41 of Roanoke, and charged him with Malicious Wounding regarding this incident. Reep was identified as a suspect throughout the course of the investigation. He was taken into custody this afternoon without incident. Thank you to personnel from the Star City Drug and Violent Crime…… Continue Reading
Roanoke Police are investigating after three people were injured during a shooting in the 3800 block of Williamson Road near WR Brews early this morning. Authorities say two people were able to drive themselves to the hospital and the other was taken by an ambulance. There was a gun-related murder outside the WR Brews Restaurant…… Continue Reading
Virginia lawmakers now have a tentative budget agreement to vote on. Conferees from the Republican-controlled House of Delegates and Democratic-controlled State Senate have reached a deal. Officials say it includes a one-time tax rebate and an increase in standard deductions. A vote is needed in a special session, one that is not yet scheduled. NEWS…… Continue Reading
Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea Sr. gave his annual state of the city address at a breakfast sponsored by the Roanoke Regional Chamber this morning – where he again called Roanoke a 7-time All-America City – while acknowledging there are challenges to address, like affordable housing, gun violence, the opioid epidemic and the need to rebuild…… Continue Reading
Elmwood Park is gearing up to host its much-anticipated concert under the stars. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has a sneak peek at this year’s Symphony under the Stars: The post Symphony under the Stars returns with new music first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Virginia’s Blue Ridge Go Cross race series at Fallon Park on September 16th and 17th that is now part of a national bike racing circuit has picked up a title sponsor – with some local ties. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Virginia’s Blue Ridge Go Cross brings on sponsor with local ties…… Continue Reading
Author David B. Pope is using his memoir to shine a light on first responders mental health. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: The post Local author shines light on first responders’ mental health first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A new study finds that Roanoke’s real estate market leaves something to be desired. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Roanoke ranks low in nationwide real estate market comparison first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke College’s Quarterly Virginia Consumer Sentiment Report has found people are frustrated by high prices. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has the details. The post Inflation is down … why are prices still up? first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Presidential primaries don’t get underway until early 2024 but the Republican party has a crowded field of contenders and many have qualified for the first televised debate tonight. A local analyst offers her preview; more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post First GOP presidential debate tonight; local expert offers preview first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading