Collaborative project addressing opioid addiction in the works for NRV

Collaborative project addressing opioid addiction in the works for NRV

The New River Valley is putting together a collaborative response to address the opioid crisis. WFIR’s Emma Thomas talked to an official from the organization who’s spearheading the aptly named “Ecosystem Program”: The post Collaborative project addressing opioid addiction in the works for NRV first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Fatal shooting in NW Roanoke last night

Fatal shooting in NW Roanoke last night

On July 10 at approximately 11:20 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 1600 block of Sigmon Road NW. Responding officers located an adult male lying outside of a residence with what appeared to be a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Roanoke Fire-EMS…Continue Reading

Bent Mountain Library reopens after 6 mos. renovation

Bent Mountain Library reopens after 6 mos. renovation

Half a year since a burst pipe shut down one of Roanoke County’s libraries, its doors are open again. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on what’s new at the branch: The post Bent Mountain Library reopens after 6 mos. renovation first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Jay Taliaferro to retire as Salem City Manager

Jay Taliaferro to retire as Salem City Manager

Salem City Manager, Jay Taliaferro, announced today that he is retiring from his current position on November 1, 2023. Taliaferro has been Salem’s City Manager since December 19, 2019, and has served the city’s citizens in several capacities for over 32 years. “To be able to serve others while giving back to the community that…Continue Reading