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
Letters of endearment that a couple who lived in Botetourt County more than 150 years ago first became a book published by the Botetourt County Historical Society – and this weekend it debuts as a stage play at Attic Productions in Fincastle. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post “Dear Nannie” brings Botetourt County love…… Continue Reading
An historic event has inspired an award-winning Richmond novelist, to pen a book. Denise Allen Membreno has more on the author’s visit to Roanoke. See link to the event below The post Award-winning Richmond novelist to speak at Grandin Theatre on Wednesday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, Va. – The Rail Yard Dawgs announced their 20-man President’s Cup Playoffs roster on Sunday afternoon. Roanoke has signed forward Jordan Xavier to a standard player contract (SPC), placed forward Spencer Kennedy on the season-ending injured reserve list, and defenseman Roshen Jaswal will be activated from the personal leave/bereavement list. Forward Jason Lavallée will be…… Continue Reading
PITTSYVANIA, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Friday (Apr 7) at 7:15 a.m. on Route 718, at its intersection with Route 839 in Pittsylvania County. A 2001 Toyota Camry failed to yield the right of way, while making a left turn onto Route…… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, VA. – The Rail Yard Dawgs (32-19-5) overcame a two-goal deficit to take down the Knoxville Ice Bears (32-22-3) 3-2 on Saturday night, clinching home-ice advantage for the first round of the President’s Cup Playoffs for the first time in team history. Austyn Roudebush PIctured) made 40 saves on 42 shots faced, while Matt…… Continue Reading
The Rail Yard Dawgs (31-19-5) struggled defensively for the third straight game, falling 7-5 to the Knoxville Ice Bears (32-21-3) on Friday night. Gehrett Sargis and CJ Stubbs each scored twice, while Jordan Xavier added a goal for the Dawgs. Roanoke will return home tonight, April 8 at 7:05 p.m. EST against the Knoxville Ice…… Continue Reading
All five Roanoke County Supervisors were on hand this morning to announce a 130-million dollar budget proposal that would fund a new career and technical education center, and renovate Glen Cove and W.E. Cundiff Elementary Schools. The County school board must approve the proposal first; the funds would be available in the Spring of 2024…… Continue Reading
When the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs hit the ice for their final regular season home contest tomorrow night against Knoxville, the ceremonial puck drop at the beginning of the game will feature a unique group of youth hockey players. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on the “Nazareth Tigers”: The post The Nazareth Tigers sharpen hockey…… Continue Reading
Virginia’s attorney General says the New York DA bringing charges against Donald Trump should instead focus on lowering crime in his city. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Miyares takes issue with case being brought against Donald Trump first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading