RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Friday set a special election to fill the few remaining months in the term of a southwest Virginia lawmaker who recently resigned to become a judge. Voters will choose former Republican Del. Jeff Campbell’s successor in the 6th House District on Aug. 29, according to the…… Continue Reading
On August 6, 2023 at approximately 1:25 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of shots fired in the area of 8th Street and Gilmer Avenue NW. Responding officers searched the immediate area, eventually locating an adult male with what appeared to be serious gunshot wounds outside of a residence…… Continue Reading
If you are thinking of buying a new car any time soon, be prepared to pay more than sticker price for almost any model on the market — in some cases, much more. The average difference is 8.7% which is very close to the national figure. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more: CLICK HERE for the…… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, Va. – The Rail Yard Dawgs announced August 8, 2023 that head coach Dan Bremner’s contract has been extended through the 2025-2026 season. Bremner assumed the head coach role with the team in December of 2017. Not only has the team secured a playoff spot each season under Bremner’s leadership, Bremner has also coached the…… Continue Reading
Around 100,000 Virginians have been unenrolled from Medicaid since the post-Covid “unwinding” began in March. That’s putting even more strain on the Commonwealth’s network of free health care clinics, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Free medical clinics seeing more Virginians first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
This Sunday, live at the Grandin Co-lab at Noon – and live on Facebook at the same time as an alternative – a local author who is working on two books she calls “deeply personal and candid,” about breaking away from the religion she grew up with, will share her story. We have more with…… Continue Reading
Murder and Mountain Justice- in the Moonshine Capital of the World tells the story if one of the bloodiest years in Franklin County history. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. The post Murder and Mountain Justice in Franklin County subject of new book first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Didn’t know Roanoke College had its own food truck – helping to bring the Maroons brand to the streets? Its all new this year, with another appearance scheduled today, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Roanoke College food truck hits the ground running first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Franklin County hopes to encourage more business development — and help address a county-wide housing shortage — by transforming more than 80 acres of county-owned land into residential development. County officials say there are no homes listed anywhere in Franklin County right now for under $100,000 and just seven homes between $100,000 and $200,000. With…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech Student-Athletes are helping out their community The Hokie way. WFIR Intern Reporter Alex Torres has more on this new non-profit’s mission: The post Tech athletes team up with Feeding Southwest VA; Boys and Girls Clubs first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading