BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi lawmaker on Friday called on veterans leaders to remove a rainbow flag flying at the entrance to the Biloxi VA Medical Center. On Friday, U.S. Rep. Mike Ezell sent a letter about the flag to Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough and Dr. Stephanie Repasky, who serves as interim director…… Continue Reading
The 611 is comin’ round the mountain this afternoon. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the Grand Dame’s return gives hometown fans a chance to see her again. The post J611 scheduled to return to Virginia Museum of Transportation this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from VSP) At 6:04 p.m. a Virginia State Police Trooper stopped a Hyundai for Improper Registration on Burrell Street in the City of Roanoke. The trooper approached the vehicle and identified the occupants, and as the trooper was returning to his marked police vehicle the Hyundai sped away. A pursuit ensued and continued onto Orange…… Continue Reading
(from VSP) At 6:04 p.m. a Virginia State Police Trooper stopped a Hyundai for Improper Registration on Burrell Street in the City of Roanoke. The trooper approached the vehicle and identified the occupants, and as the trooper was returning to his marked police vehicle the Hyundai sped away. A pursuit ensued and continued onto Orange…… Continue Reading
As new research comes out regarding the effects of cannabis on mental health – one organization is warding off a resurgence of “Reefer Madness” concerns. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post NORML dispelling myths surrounding marijuana and mental health first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
With help from American Rescue Plan funding the Local Environmental Agriculture Project – or LEAP, which operates several seasonal farmers markets to support growers and a mobile unit, has opened a renovated headquarters on Patterson Avenue SW, the LEAP Hub. The LEAP Hub, which cut the ribbon today, includes a community room, cold and dry…… Continue Reading
As she promised, Freda Cathcart – one of the vocal opponents of the proposed coffee shop at Fishburn Park that was not approved by Roanoke City Council – has submitted an alternative proposal for the old caretaker’s cottage. Cathcart and Roni Sutton propose to leverage a no-interest loan for $100,000 combined with volunteer efforts to…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Lebanese Festival returns for its 22nd year this week. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on the menu: The post Tomorrow: Roanoke Lebanese Festival makes long-awaited return first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Lebanese Festival returns for its 22nd year this week. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on the menu: The post This weekend: Roanoke Lebanese Festival makes long-awaited return first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke College has raised the funds needed to reinstate football as a varsity sport. The college says it has raised more than $1.3 million – more than the goal set back in April when WFIR first told you about Roanoke College possibly bringing back the football program. The funding not only allows the school to…… Continue Reading