A meeting at the Gainsboro library will reveal the plan for the long awaited Gainsboro Neighborhood Center. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post Gainsboro Neighborhood Center one step closer to completion first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
PEORIA, IL. – The Rail Yard Dawgs (4-1) scored on their first possession of the night and never looked back, eliminating the top-seeded Peoria Rivermen (3-2) in a 5-3 victory at Carver Arena on Sunday evening. Nick DeVito and Gehrett Sargis each scored twice for Roanoke, Josh Nenadal opened the scoring just 15 seconds into…… Continue Reading
On April 23, 2023 at approximately 1:20 a.m., Roanoke Police were on patrol in the Downtown area when they heard gunshots coming from the 100 block of Campbell Avenue SE. Responding officers located two victims, an adult male lying outside of a business in the area and adult female inside of that business, with gunshot…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Police are investigating a shooting that happened in downtown Roanoke early Sunday morning. According to police, two people were taken to a hospital after the shooting in the area of the 100 block of Campbell Avenue SE. No word yet on their conditions, as police say this is an ongoing investigation. (from WDBJ7 report) The…… Continue Reading
The Salem Fire & EMS Department responded to a residential structure fire at 16 McDivitt Road Saturday morning at approximately 5:59 a.m. Two people were inside the home at the time of the incident, but both occupants exited safely, and no one was injured. The first units arrived within 5 minutes of receiving the 911…… Continue Reading
Veteran marathoner Pam Rickard – who just ran her 17th Boston marathon on Monday – was among those who elected to keep running despite the Blue Ridge Marathon being canceled this morning during what turned out to be a short-lived thunderstorm that moved through the valley. Read her Facebook post below: (From Facebook) The race may…… Continue Reading
Update from marathon officials) We have information about what’s next after today’s race cancellation. But first, we want to express the disappointment our team feels that so many of you were not able to finish today. We look forward to this race year-round and it is our favorite thing to see you all cross the…… Continue Reading
(from BRM Facebook) Due to severe weather in the area, emergency services have been forced to officially CANCEL remaining races. All runners, volunteers, staff and crowd must immediately evacuate the course and Elmwood Park. Runners need to shelter in place at an available aid tent or other shelter. Shuttles will be deployed to pick you…… Continue Reading
Friday, April 21, Salem, Va – The Roanoke College Board of Trustees voted Thursday to support a proposal by President Frank Shushok Jr. to reinstate football as a varsity sport and add varsity cheerleading and marching band co-curricular programs. The proposal was approved on the condition that start-up funding of $1.2 million is in place…… Continue Reading
After a new label on their accounts had several major news outlets leaving Twitter, one Virginia Tech Professor takes a look at the importance of the site to modern-day journalism. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post ‘Nowhere to roost’ says Tech Professor after journalists leave Twitter first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading