Scott Parkinson, a former congressional staffer and advisor to now-Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other Republican officials, has announced plans to seek the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Senator Tim Kaine next year. Parkinson now works for the conservative economic policy group Club for Growth; he told The Associated Press that frustration over pandemic-related…… Continue Reading
A pro-life speaking engagement at one of the Commonwealth’s universities is attracting national attention after a protest leads to its shutdown. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post Pro-life event shutdown on VCU campus after protesters arrive first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
We were once again joined live in studio this morning by Roanoke City Manager Bob Cowell, for an update on what’s been happening in the Star City recently. Housing, Evans Spring and a proposed curfew were among the issues discussed. Hear the complete conversation below or watch it on Facebook. The post Roanoke City Manager…… Continue Reading