The Wiley Drive low water bridge that is often closed after heavy rain along the Roanoke River Greenway is one step closer to being replaced with a bridge that sits up higher. US Senator Mark Warner returned to the site a year to the day after vowing to deliver federal infrastructure funds for the project. Joined…… Continue Reading
With the nation facing an acute shortage of nurses, a new school dedicated to the profession has started to open its doors to local students. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Galen College of Nursing opens its doors to students first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
State Democrat lawmakers are calling on the Youngkin administration to reconsider a policy that changes how felons restore their voting rights. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. The post Virginia Dems criticize Youngkin’s voting rights restoration stance first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Northern Virginia Democratic US Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton announced yesterday that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. In a video posted to Twitter, Wexton said the disease has primarily affected her speech and how she walks and keeps her balance. Wexton revealed her diagnosis on World Parkinson’s Day. She says she hopes to continue serving…… 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 Book event at Grandin; Dear Nannie and free opera at Mill Mountain first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Members of Roanoke City Council considered passing a resolution last year in support of abortion access, but the effort fizzled because only one councilman supported the move, The Roanoke Rambler has learned. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story: Dobbs Wraps 4-12 The post Resolution for abortion access fizzled after…… Continue Reading
Roanoke County’s Explore Park and the Twin Creeks Brew pub on site are coming together to host The Tavern Stage Summer Series. A new stage being constructed will feature live music on the second Friday of each month starting in May until September. Admission to the Tavern Stage Summer Music Series is free; bring your…… Continue Reading
For the first time in program history, the Virginia Tech women’s basketball program had two athletes selected in the WNBA Draft Monday night with Kayana Traylor and Taylor Soule each hearing their names called. Traylor was selected with the 23rd overall pick by the Chicago Sky in the 2023 WNBA Draft. After spending three years…… Continue Reading
On April 10, 2023 at approximately 5:30 p.m., Roanoke Police we’re notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 1600 block of Salem Avenue SW. Responding officers located three victims — two juvenile males, one adult female — with gunshot wounds. All three appeared to have…… Continue Reading
Thomas McCracken, the pastor at CommUNITY Church in Salem and a former school board member, has formally announced his bid for the Republican nomination for the Catawba seat on the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors. Martha Hooker is the Republican two-term incumbent. School construction projects, creating more new jobs in the county and more public…… Continue Reading