When the SpaceX Starship exploded shortly after launch on April 20th, the employees cheered their success. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports a Virginia Tech engineering professor says the rocket did what it was meant to do. The post Tech professor says Starship aborted launch was a learning tool first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
They say “every dog has its day” and in this case it is “Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs Day” in the city, as proclaimed by Mayor Sherman Lea at today’s Council meeting. Team president Mickey Gray also announced at today’s City Council meeting that the Dawgs have signed a 5-year lease extension at the Berglund Center.…… Continue Reading
A up-and-coming community garden aims to breathe new life into a plot of land left untouched. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: Click here for the latest on the community garden The post New project to bring agricultural opportunities to Vinton first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Two Republican state legislators in Virginia who were endorsed by GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin won their party’s Saturday nominating contests for a state Senate seat, according to results provided by the party. Incumbent Sen. Bryce Reeves won the Republican nomination for the 28th Senate District, according to an email from Republican…… Continue Reading
Virginia State Police is investigating a vehicle verses bicycle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Thursday, (May 4) at 10:10 p.m. on Route 220, one tenth of a mile north of Route 619 in Franklin County.A 15-year-old male was riding his electric bicycle in the southbound right lane on Route 220, when…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Since their wipeout in the 2021 election cycle, Virginia Democrats’ one remaining hold on state government has been in the General Assembly’s upper chamber. The narrow Senate Democratic majority prides itself on being a “brick wall” against Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s agenda. Operatives from both parties see a roadmap for Democrats…… Continue Reading
On Friday May 12, 2023, at 11:00 AM, the City of Roanoke will be holding a kickoff event at Vic Thomas Park to announce Roanoke as a Bee City USA affiliate city. This event will include the unveiling of Roanoke’s first Bee City sign and speakers from local garden clubs. Bee City USA was launched…… Continue Reading
LYNCHBURG, Va. – A Salem, Virginia man who was involved in a shootout in Lynchburg during a methamphetamine deal in November 2021, pleaded guilty this week in U.S. District Court to a pair of federal charges. Jeriwon Lee Taylor, 42, pled guilty this week to one count of distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine…… Continue Reading
Explore Park has expanded its ziplining courses and added new ones for its younger visitors. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on tomorrow’s special event. Click for info on Explore Park here The post Explore park will cut ribbon on expanded Treetop Quest attraction first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
If you are one of the many ready to celebrate the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs first championship tomorrow WFIR’s Ian Price has all the info. The post Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs parade, Saturday celebration details first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading