Amid resolutions calling for the impeachment of a member of President Biden’s Cabinet, A VA Congressman calls for accountability on the part of the Executive Branch. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Cline calling for end to Executive Branch overreach first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Monday, (June 26), at 6:20 a.m. on Old Franklin Turnpike, east of Novelty Road in Franklin County. A 1998 Chevrolet Suburban was traveling east on Old Franklin Turnpike when the vehicle crossed the center-line and struck a 2021 Hyundai…… Continue Reading
A local museum is inviting the public to a party celebrating 40-years in the hopes of raising $40-thousand-dollars. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: Click here to donate The post Montgomery Museum of Art and History hosting Give Local Bash first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Public Schools is launching an updated, more user-friendly and relevant website – and a new logo for the school system. Superintendent Verletta White was at the “reveal” this morning. The official website and logo roll-out is on Wednesday. The post RCPS reveals new logo, update website for school system first appeared on…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On June 25 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 700 block of 18th Street NW. Responding officers located an unresponsive juvenile male victim inside a residence with what appeared to be critical gunshot wounds. Roanoke…… Continue Reading
The Berglund Center is bringing Broadway back to Roanoke, and one spokesperson says this season isn’t one to miss. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Upcoming shows for Broadway in Roanoke 23-24 season announced first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Nation’s largest free gate fair returns to the area this week. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on what’s new this year with the Salem Fair: The post The Salem Fair returns with new attractions and updated security first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The slain police officer from our region was recognized on the house floor this week. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Slain police officer recognized on House floor first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The local animal welfare non-profit will be distributing free pet food this afternoon. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post Angels of Assisi offering assistance to local pet owners first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Feeding Southwest Virginia’s Summer Food Service Program is underway at 30 locations in the Roanoke area and about 60 overall in the 26-county region the Salem-based food bank serves. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine about that program – and here is that story, “In Depth.” The post…… Continue Reading