(update) The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office reports that the fire on Plymouth Drive this morning originated in the kitchen and is still currently under investigation. Damages are estimated at $60,000. (Roanoke County, VA—March 19, 2023) Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at 8:27 a.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2023 to the 100 block of Plymouth Drive, in…… Continue Reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump said in a social media post that he expects to be arrested Tuesday as a New York prosecutor is eyeing charges in a case examining hush money paid to women who alleged sexual encounters with the former president. Trump said in a post on his Truth Social network early…… Continue Reading
He didn’t have much to say as a long tribute got underway but Valley Metro bus driver Charles Saunders was honored today for being on the job for 50 years. Its estimated that since he joined Roanoke’s transit company in 1973 that Saunders has given rides to more than 2 million passengers. A key to the…… Continue Reading
A local children’s theatre announces their lineup of productions for next season — Among them is a first for the organization. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post VCT announces new season; new issues on the horizon first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Despite the sour economic news roiling the stock and oil markets, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline had a calm week. Meanwhile, WFIR’s Ian Price reports that the global oil price plunged to a low not seen since August 2021. The post Prices much better in ’23 than last March at the…… Continue Reading
SALEM, Va. – March 17, 2023 – The Salem Red Sox today announced that the club has entered into an agreement to sell the team to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates select Minor League clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB). The Salem Red Sox will remain in Salem, Virginia…… Continue Reading
The spring equinox is also celebrated as the Persian New Year. A multi-cultural celebration is happening this weekend. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on the Nowruz celebration. The post Nowruz celebrates the Persian New Year on Saturday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University “At the Movies” … with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: “Champions,” playing this weekend at the Grandin Theatre. The post At the Movies: “Champions” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Botetourt County School district announced that due to widespread power outages, Buchanan Elementary, Eagle Rock Elementary, and James River High School will be closed today. These closures will not impact transportation shuttle runs from these schools. The post Power outages close three Botetourt County schools first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke’s Mayor voted previously to parole a man who was convicted of killing a Richmond police officer in 1979. In conjunction with online news source, The Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story: Mayor Parole Voicer 3-16 The post Records show Roanoke mayor voted in 2020 to parole a man who killed an officer…… Continue Reading