Vinton Town Council has approved a $14.2 million budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1st. Included is more than 2 million dollars for capital projects, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Vinton’s next budget tackles some capital projects as well first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Many organizations across the Valley came together this weekend to celebrate ahead of Juneteenth. But VP of Communications for one of them says that just because the party’s over, that doesn’t mean the work is done. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: Click here to listen to the full episode The post “Buzzing about Juneteenth”…… Continue Reading
Chris’s Coffee & Custard on 9th Street Southeast is branching out – with a box truck that will be retrofitted and turned into a mobile custard stand that will appear at local events. Beth Woodrum is co-owner of the shop, which offers training and employment opportunities for young adults with intellectual and physical challenges. Her…… Continue Reading
Chriss’s Coffee & Custard on 9th Street Southeast is branching out – with a box truck that will be retrofitted and turned into a mobile custard stand that will appear at local events. Beth Woodrum is co-owner of the shop, which offers training and employment opportunities for young adults with intellectual and physical challenges. Her…… Continue Reading
The gateway to Southeast Roanoke is Jamison Avenue – formerly Elm Street as it extends east from I-581. A new program is designed to give that busy corridor some more “curb appeal,” as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Apply here for facade program The post Facade program aimed at more curb appeal for SE Roanoke first…… Continue Reading
One expert says an alternative form of medicine could be the answer to shortages in primary care physicians in rural and underserved communities. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post A rising degree program could solve primary care shortages first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Most Republican candidates running for the Virginia legislature this year are centering their pitches to voters on issues such as education, the cost of living and gun rights. But for a small segment of contenders, former President Donald Trump’s false claims of a rigged 2020 election have remained an important campaign…… Continue Reading
Ahead of Tuesday’s State Senate District 4 Primary, DeAnthony Pierce, who currently works for the City of Roanoke as a plans examiner, held a rally and asked voters to give him a chance. Pierce said today that he entered the race to ensure those living in rural areas have access to affordable medical services. Pierce…… Continue Reading
WINTERGREEN, Va. (AP) — A police officer was fatally shot during a struggle with an assault suspect in the woods in a Virginia mountain town, authorities said Saturday. Wintergreen Police Department Officer Mark Christopher Wagner II was killed Friday night, Chief Dennis Russell said in a Facebook post. Wintergreen police received a call about a…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday announced the labor force participation rate increased by 0.3 percentage points to 66.5 percent in May, the highest rate since July 2013. According to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS,” or “the household survey”), the labor force in Virginia increased by 23,536 to 4,574,349. In addition, over 29,000…… Continue Reading