While some are calling again for stricter gun control laws after the latest round of mass shootings, Virginia’s Attorney General says there are better ways to attack the problem. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post AG Miyares speaks with WFIR on addressing violent crime spike first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Lara Taubman, whose family helped shape the local arts scene, is back this weekend to leave her own mark on its music scene. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post Roanoke-native returns to hometown to put on live shows first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On July 2, 2023, at approximately 9:10 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a possible assault that occurred near the 2.7 mile marker on the Lick Run Greenway. Responding officers located Roanoke Fire-EMS providing aid to a female who had what appeared to be severe…… Continue Reading
Hired away from the Tennessee Department of Education, Lisa Coons become Virginia’s superintendent of public instruction in March of this year. This morning she made a stop in the valley at Burlington Elementary School, where Coons said summer programs are still helping students to overcome pandemic-related “learning loss.” Coons is visiting schools around the Commonwealth…… Continue Reading
Virginia’s Department of Conservation and Recreation announces changes to its annual cost share program. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details on what makes this year’s program even more beneficial to the Commonwealth’s farmers and its waterways: The post Updated VACS is good news for VA farmers first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A “Motorcycle Ministry” is raising money for the medical expenses of a young girl seriously injured in a freak accident. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: For more information on making a donation call please contact Chris @ 540-537-8980 The post Motorcycle Ministry will “Ride for Aubrey” on Saturday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Virginia State Police is investigating a motorcycle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Tuesday (Jul 4) at 5:46 p.m. on Route 311, one tenth of a mile north of Mountain Akers Lane in Craig County. A 1990 Harley Davidson was traveling north on Route 311, when the motorcycle ran off the right…… Continue Reading
Everyone is discussing the 2024 Presidential election, but Governor Glenn Youngkin has his sights set on a faster-approaching election. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post While many look at 2024, Governor looks at 2023 elections first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – sponsored by the Roanoke Arts Commission – roanokearts.org. With a look at some of the events coming up this weekend and in the near future. The post Overnight Sensations, “Baby” the musical and singer-songwriter Lara Taubman first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – sponsored by the Roanoke Arts Commission – roanokearts.org. With a look at some of the events coming up this weekend and in the near future. The post Overnight Sensations, Baby the musical and singer-songwriter Lara Taubman first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading