The American Lung Association’s 21st annual “State of Tobacco Control” gives Virginia mostly-failing marks in its efforts to prevent or reduce tobacco use. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 1-25 Tobacco Wrap#1 See full report here The post Virginia gets failing grades for tobacco prevention efforts first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Richmond, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today hailed the passage of his tax relief proposals, HB 2138 and 2319, in the House of Delegates which will provide savings to Virginia families and local businesses. The legislation will now head to the Virginia Senate for consideration. “Virginians are still overtaxed, they deserve to keep more of their…… Continue Reading
A local organization has been working with lawmakers to fill a gap in Virginian’s education. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: 01-24 AdultSchool WRAP2-WEB The post Goodwill to bring adult education to Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Recently, the U.S. hit its debt ceiling. Now, one Virginia congresswoman urges her colleagues to keep their eyes on the bigger picture. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: 01-23 Spanberger WRAP1-WEB The post VA Congresswoman weighs in on debt ceiling debate first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Its just two days short of the date 13 years ago when the remains of murdered Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington were found in a field outside of Charlottesville, where she disappeared after attending a concert on the UVA campus. Morgan’s death was also the inspiration for a fundraiser involving basketball. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has…… Continue Reading
The Salem Fire & EMS Department responded to a commercial structure fire at 17 7th St. early this morning at approximately 2:30 a.m. One large commercial property, the former home of McClung Lumber Company, was destroyed, and one adjacent building sustained minor damage. No one was in either building at the time of the fire…… Continue Reading
An annual charity event will take over the Berglund Center again soon. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: 01-23 GunsNHoses WRAP1-WEB Get your tickets here The post Local charity event returns for 19th year first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Pediatricians and Roanoke’s public libraries are teaming up to create more resources for new parents. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: 01-22 Library WRAP2-WEB The post Library initiative helps parents give children a good head start first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Hunter Tyson had the option to pass, drive or shoot on Clemson’s final play. Tyson chose to follow coach Brad Brownell’s main instruction in the time out with the Tigers down by two: “If you’re open, shoot it.” Tyson did, making a 3-pointer with 12 seconds to go to lift the…… Continue Reading
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (AP) — A gunman opened fire at a Los Angeles-area ballroom dance studio following a Lunar New Year celebration, killing 10 people and setting off a manhunt for the suspect in the nation’s fifth mass killing this month. Another 10 people were wounded and were taken to hospitals, where their conditions ranged…… Continue Reading