A man is dead following a reported shooting near the 7/11 in the 14 hundred block of Grandin Road in Southwest Roanoke. No suspects were found on scene last night and no arrests have been made. The post One person dead after shooting on Grandin Road first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Known more for the gaming communities that favor it, an online platform is now at the center of the espionage incident involving a 21-year-old Massachusetts man and the classified intelligence he shared to a wider audience. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Young men, Discord and war games: a perfect storm says one expert…… Continue Reading
The iconic 1959 Jupiter rocket that sits out the Virginia Museum of Transportation just got a much-needed facelift – a new paint job says VMT executive director Mendy Flynn. The 67-foot tall, 22,000 lb. Jupiter rocket moved along with the museum from Wasena Park after the flood of 1985 led to the VMT’s closure there.…… Continue Reading
On April 12, 2023, Investigators with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Virginia State Police and the DEA, were attempting to execute a search warrant on a vehicle operated by Najiee Turner. While attempting a takedown of the vehicle at the Go Mart, located at 1110 East Main Street inside the town…… Continue Reading
The City of Roanoke unveiled an historical marker this morning at Perry Park off Norfolk Avenue, honoring Henrietta Lacks, a Roanoke native who eventually died from cervical cancer. Cells collected during her diagnosis are still used for research today and are considered to be the ‘gold standard.” Lacks will also be honored on October 4…… Continue Reading
The Salem Fire & EMS Department responded to an apartment fire Thursday evening at approximately 7:05 p.m. First responders arrived within two minutes of receiving the call and found heavy smoke coming from a first-floor apartment and light smoke coming from the attic of the Glenmary complex, located just off West Main Street. All occupants…… Continue Reading
Roanoke’s Fashion Week is returning for its fourth year — now with an all new line-up of events. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: Click here to purchase your ticket The post Fashion Week Founder bringing together community and culture first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A suspect has been taken into custody without incident following a six hour stand off in the 1600 block of 16th Street in Southeast Roanoke.. William L. Nichols, 53 of Roanoke, was taken into custody and existing warrants from our jurisdiction were served. Mr. Nichols does have warrants from other jurisdictions as well.Thank you to…… Continue Reading
Washington Commanders owners Dan and Tanya Snyder are near a deal to sell the storied NFL franchise, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter today. A group led by Josh Harris, co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and NHL’s New Jersey Devils, continues to be optimistic that it will get the team. But Canadian billionaire Steve Apostopolous and…… Continue Reading
Roanoke Police are at the scene of a barricaded subject inside a residence near 16th Street SE and Carlisle Avenue SE. There is a heavy police presence in the area (as of 1pm), and RPD will be there for some time. Please avoid travel in the Brownlee Ave SE, Carlisle Ave SE, Gordon Ave SE,…… Continue Reading