BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Friday (July 14) at 4:32 p.m. on Route 11, just south of Mountain Pass Road in Botetourt County. A 2000 Dodge Ram was traveling north on Route 11, when the vehicle crossed the center-line and…… Continue Reading
A museum named for the man who photographed the last days of the steam locomotive engine in the South has now launched a photography exhibit from the next generation of trains. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: The post On the Rails at Link Museum – train photos from more recent eras first appeared…… Continue Reading
On July 15, 2023 at approximately 0430 A.M Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of reports of shots fired in the 700 block of Hunt Ave Nw. Responding officers did not find anyone injured at the scene. Officers were later notified by E-911 of a person with gunshots wounds at…… Continue Reading
One of our local congressmen was among those questioning FBI Director Christopher Wray this week. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Congressman questions FBI Director about Virginia issues first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Roanoke-native is returning for a performance that organizers hope will kick-off the future Melrose Plaza’s reputation as a local gathering place. WFIR’s Emma Thomas, has that story: Click here to learn more about Melrose Plaza The post “Jazz in July”; heralding the future of Melrose Plaza first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Even though the Roanoke Valley is hundreds of miles away from coastal areas where hurricanes hit – especially during the “season” that began last month and runs through November – residents need to be prepared for catastrophic rain events that can happen here. Shawn Talmadge with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management spoke this morning…… Continue Reading
A landmark grant is helping to bring southwest Virginia’s first hospice house to fruition. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Region’s first hospice house one step closer to reality first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Have some taxes you still haven’t done? WFIR’s Ian Price has more on a free tax clinic in Roanoke. The post Behind on taxes? Free clinic in Roanoke could help first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia Children’s Theatre spent money on lavish musical productions despite early signs the Roanoke nonprofit did not have the funds to do so, according to internal records obtained by The Roanoke Rambler. In conjunction with the online news source, The Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story: VCT 2 Bougie WRAP 7-13 For more…… Continue Reading
One local Congressman is close to getting a rule changed that would allow the military to pick up American citizens without a hearing. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Americans arrested without a hearing? Amendment would remove rule first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading