All five Roanoke County Supervisors were on hand this morning to announce a 130-million dollar budget proposal that would fund a new career and technical education center, and renovate Glen Cove and W.E. Cundiff Elementary Schools. The County school board must approve the proposal first; the funds would be available in the Spring of 2024…… Continue Reading
When the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs hit the ice for their final regular season home contest tomorrow night against Knoxville, the ceremonial puck drop at the beginning of the game will feature a unique group of youth hockey players. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on the “Nazareth Tigers”: The post The Nazareth Tigers sharpen hockey…… Continue Reading
Virginia’s attorney General says the New York DA bringing charges against Donald Trump should instead focus on lowering crime in his city. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Miyares takes issue with case being brought against Donald Trump first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
During his State of the Town Address, Vinton Mayor Brad Grose, says ground will be breaking soon on a project that could change the face of the town. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post Mayor updates on Gish Mill project during State of the Town first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
The lack of a stormwater permit and the need for more preparation at its new home off US 221 has led to the cancellation of FloydFest 2023. Tickets purchased for this year’s festival can be rolled over to next year or they will be refunded, with that decision needed by May 5. Sam Calhoun, Chief…… Continue Reading
Hundreds of bright-orange electric scooters descended on Roanoke last month, renewing debate about how to rein in the sometimes-renegade mode of transportation. In conjunction with online news source the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story: Roanoke Scooter Rambler Wraps 4-6 The post New scooters in Roanoke renew debate for how to ensure proper…… Continue Reading
A local Republican Congressman puts on his attorney hat in looking at the case against Donald Trump announced by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Tuesday – that started with a hush money payment. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Here the complete live conversation with Congressman Cline below: The post Rep. Ben Cline on Trump,…… Continue Reading
Just after midnight today a Roanoke Police Officer on routine patrol near 22nd Street NW and Loudon Avenue NW heard several shots fired. Then the officer was was notified of a person with a gunshot wound in the 2500 block of Shenandoah Ave NW. Officers located an adult male victim with what appeared to be…… Continue Reading
The eyes of the world were focused on a New York City courtroom yesterday as former President Donald Trump was indicted on multiple charges but a Virginia Tech professor who studies politics says that could just be the tip of the iceberg. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Trump indictments yesterday could just be…… Continue Reading
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – sponsored by the Roanoke Arts Commission – roanokearts.org. With a look at some of the events coming up this weekend and in the near future. The post Eggcellent Adventure at VMT on Easter Sunday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading