Sen. Warner sheds more light on RESTRICT Act

Sen. Warner sheds more light on RESTRICT Act

As Virginia’s Senior U.S. Senator’s legislation gains substantial bipartisan support, he clears the air about concerns over it’s affect on citizens. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post Sen. Warner sheds more light on RESTRICT Act first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Goodwill services go online

Goodwill services go online

Skills training, certifications and job searches are services that Goodwill Industries of the Valleys are well known for at its physical locations in Roanoke, Lynchburg and elsewhere. Now those career development offerings are online, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports. See link to my career advisor here The post Goodwill services go online first appeared on…Continue Reading

As “unwinding” gets underway, local clinics brace for impact

As “unwinding” gets underway, local clinics brace for impact

While some clinics, like the Fralin Free Clinic we reported on earlier in the week, will be largely unaffected by Medicaid’s “unwinding”, others could be facing considerable strain. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports:   The post As “unwinding” gets underway, local clinics brace for impact first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Department is rebranded as Carilion Mental Health

Department is rebranded as Carilion Mental Health

A new name, but the same mission – Carilion Clinic’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavorial Medicine is now “Carilion Mental Health.” Dr. Robert Trestman is chair of the department. Trestman spoke this morning at Tanglewood Mall, where two former retail stores are being converted into the new home for Carilion Mental Health outpatient services, slated…Continue Reading

Salem Red Sox to return one week after MLB opening

Salem Red Sox to return one week after MLB opening

With the Major Leagues opening today, there’s just one week left until professional baseball makes its comeback to the Valley. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on what fans have to look forward to: The post Salem Red Sox to return one week after MLB opening first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Acupuncture on the rise to help treat opioid addiction

Acupuncture on the rise to help treat opioid addiction

A technique used for thousands of years is helping people battle addiction. In conjunction with online news source, The Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story. Acupuncture Addiction Wraps 3-30 The post Acupuncture on the rise to help treat opioid addiction first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Shooting in NW Roanoke this afternoon is non-fatal

Shooting in NW Roanoke this afternoon is non-fatal

On March 29, 2023 at approximately 3:30 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of shots fired in the 2000 block of Hanover Avenue NW. While officers were en route to the scene, they were notified that a person had been injured during the shooting. Responding officers located an adult…Continue Reading

Non-fatal shooting in NW Roanoke leaves 2 juveniles wounded

Non-fatal shooting in NW Roanoke leaves 2 juveniles wounded

On March 28, 2023 at approximately 7:30 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a shooting that had occurred in the 2800 block of Meadows Street NW. Responding officers located a vehicle with damages that appeared to have been caused by gunfire. Officers also located a juvenile female with…Continue Reading