Is it time for another COVID booster shot?

Is it time for another COVID booster shot?

Have you gotten your COVID booster? Health professionals say that is the surest way to stop serious illness due to COVID-19. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more.   The post Is it time for another COVID booster shot? first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Sen. Warner calls for a systemic approach to national security

Sen. Warner calls for a systemic approach to national security

Virginia U.S. Senator and Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee says that one potential adversary warrants a systemic approach to national defense. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post Sen. Warner calls for a systemic approach to national security first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

AG Miyares looks back at General Assembly session

AG Miyares looks back at General Assembly session

In a conversation with WFIR on Friday, Virginia’s Republican Attorney General assessed what legislation made it through a split General Assembly where his party only controls of two chambers. AG Jason Miyares spoke with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post AG Miyares looks back at General Assembly session first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges early preview

Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges early preview

We are not too far away from the start of the outdoor music season in Roanoke and that includes the events at Dr. Pepper Park at The Bridges, where Waynette Anderson is the President. She joined us live in studio this morning for a sneak peek at what’s coming up. The post Dr. Pepper Park…Continue Reading

Norfolk Southern announces six-point plan to enhance safety

Norfolk Southern announces six-point plan to enhance safety

From Norfolk Southern Corporation — ATLANTA, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Monday a six-point plan to immediately enhance the safety of its operations. The initiatives are based on the preliminary findings of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) following the East Palestine, Ohio, derailment. “Reading the NTSB report makes it clear…Continue Reading

No. 8 Virginia Tech beats Louisville for 1st ACC crown

No. 8 Virginia Tech beats Louisville for 1st ACC crown

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Kenny Brooks walked over to an end-zone section of Virginia Tech fans and gave a fist-pumping release as his players climbed steps to cut down a piece of the net. A few minutes later, Brooks was up there himself, snipping down the final strand hanging from the rim before turning to…Continue Reading

Abortion clinics crossing state borders not always welcome

Abortion clinics crossing state borders not always welcome

BRISTOL, Va. (AP) — The pastors smiled as they held the doors open, grabbing the hands of those who walked by and urging many to keep praying and to keep showing up. Some responded with a hug. A few grimaced as they squeezed past. Shelley Koch, a longtime resident of southwest Virginia, had witnessed a…Continue Reading