Virginia’s Governor made a stop in Roanoke to sign bills meant to provide vulnerable Virginians with greater support. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: The post Youngkin visits Roanoke; Signs three new bills into law first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, Va. – A federal grand jury in Roanoke, Virginia has indicted James Howard Spencer, the Mayor of Glen Lyn, Virginia, for his alleged violation of the Clean Water Act (CWA). The CWA was enacted by Congress to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological quality of the nation’s waterways. The indictment, returned under…… Continue Reading
Last night, Virginia Tech’s women made history against Ohio State. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on their progression in the NCAA tournament: SEATTLE (AP) — Virginia Tech coach Kenny Brooks stood at the stop of the ladder about to trim the final strands from the net when the familiar thumping beat started blaring through the…… Continue Reading
U.S. Attorney Christopher Kavanaugh announced today the availability of over $320,000 in grant funding for Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) initiatives. A release says this funding opportunity will assist in implementing comprehensive, collaborative, and community-based approaches to reducing violent crime in the Western District of Virginia using a wide range of effective violent crime reduction strategies.…… Continue Reading
Youth mental health is approaching a national public health emergency, experts say. A local provider talks ways to help. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: Click here to learn more about Humphreys and her practice The post Pediatric mental health a growing concern; alternative therapies help first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
SEATTLE (AP) — Throughout this historic season for Virginia Tech, coach Kenny Brooks has repeated the belief that Elizabeth Kitley is the best player for the Hokies, but Georgia Amoore is the most important. It was proven again Saturday with Amoore carrying Virginia Tech to a level it’s never reached before in program history. Amoore…… Continue Reading
The Virginia NAACP disagrees with the decision that Governor Glenn Youngkin has made that significantly reduces the number of former inmates with nonviolent felonies who can regain the right to vote. Youngkin reversed former GOP Governor Bob McDonnell’s policy of automatically restoring former prisoners’ rights after serving their sentences – that policy was favored by…… Continue Reading
The Cinderella story is coming to the Berglund Center told through dance by the Southwest Virginia Ballet. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. The post Classic fairytale comes to life via ballet first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke College is partnering with Virginia Tech to give students a pathway to a master’s degree. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. March 24, 2023/Salem, Va. Roanoke College and Virginia Tech have entered a partnership that will benefit students in science fields and serve as an engine for economic, workforce and educational development…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech is making strides in distracted driving research. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on the future of driver attention studies: The post Google taps local college to conduct transportation research first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading