The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for breaking and entering using home surveillance footage. Authorities say 21-year-old Alexander Gill of Hardy was arrested after he was located wearing the same clothes he was in the camera footage from just after 4:30 Sunday morning. He’s facing several charges including burglary and two felonies for…… Continue Reading
A local civil rights leader has been posthumously recognized for his efforts in the Roanoke Valley. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post Rev. R.R. Wilkinson honored by Roanoke City first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The hunt is on for a new Chief of Police as the current one announces plans to leave. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: See the full press release below. Posted 3/21/23 at 9:40am — From Roanoke City Government: At their March 20th meeting, Roanoke City Council approved City Manager Bob Cowell’s request to add…… Continue Reading
Organizers say their upcoming women’s conference will put community and connection at its center. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: Click here to register for the event The post Roanoker Magazine’s inaugural women’s conference coming soon: RECLAIM first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Virginia NAACP is outraged by the death of Irvo Otieno just over two weeks ago while in the custody of the Henrico County Sheriff’s Department. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post NAACP responds after 28 yo killed in police custody first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, Va. – On March 16th, 2023, the Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force executed a search warrant 1500 block of Riverside Terrace SE in Roanoke, Va., as a result of a long-term drug investigation which involved several counties in the Roanoke area, to include Bedford, Alleghany, and Botetourt. Seized during the investigation…… Continue Reading
The TSA is hiring at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. TSA officials will be at the Williamson Road Library from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Thursday to help accelerate the hiring process for women and men in preparation for the busy spring and summer travel seasons. Both full and part-time employment is being offered. All new hires…… Continue Reading
Police have arrested a man who was wanted after slamming his vehicle in reverse striking a Roanoke City Police car while authorities were trying to apprehend him. 25-year-old Ryan Guerrant allegedly made the escape attempt in June of last year after a Roanoke man was found shot on Colonial Avenue SW. Police recovered 51 grams…… Continue Reading
Organizers want to dispel a common misconception about a long-held Vinton tradition. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post Senior Expo returns to Vinton War Memorial first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Think Williamsburg on a smaller scale perhaps – a “Living History Day,” at the Salem Museum this Saturday will launch a new permanent gallery that highlights sixteen major events in Salem and the Roanoke Valley dating back to 1671. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Living History day kicks off “Through Their Eyes” first…… Continue Reading