On December 31, 2022 at approximately 11:10 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of 2 people with gunshot wounds in the 2800 block of Melrose Ave NW. Responding Officers located 2 juvenile victims outside and inside of a business in the area. The injuries are serious but do not…… Continue Reading
The Afghan woman ran down the street towards her friend’s apartment as soon as she heard the news: the White House had publicly weighed in on her family’s case. Surely her child, who she says was abducted by a U.S. Marine more than a year ago, would now be returned, she thought. She was so…… Continue Reading
HOPEWELL, Va. (AP) — Police in Virginia are investigating the shooting death of an 8-year-old girl in the city of Hopewell. WRIC reports that the shooting occurred Friday afternoon. Witnesses told police that a light-colored sedan with tinted windows was seen driving through the area at the time. A.J. Starke, Hopewell’s police chief, told the…… Continue Reading
From Roanoke City: For the ninth year in a row, properties located in the City of Roanoke have experienced strong growth in value. Total values of real estate in the City of Roanoke are approaching $10 billion. Based on the preliminary real estate assessment performed by the City, market values of properties in the City…… Continue Reading
Fans of lacrosse might want to make the trip to the Salem Civic Center tonight to see the game played as its never been done in the Valley before. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: 12-30 Mayhem WRAP1-WEB Hear the complete conversation about the Salem Mayhem below: 12-30 Salem Mayhem final The post Mayhem in…… Continue Reading
Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University At the Movies … with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: “Babylon,” as once again Hollywood turns the cameras on itself. 12-30 ATM The post At the Movies: Babylon looks at the early days of movie making first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Appalachian Power is alerting customers to be prepared for noticeably higher winter bills. It’s the result of several factors — mostly the higher cost Apco is paying for the power it then transmits to you. The utility says in an email to many customers that coming bills are likely to be 30% higher than last…… Continue Reading
For those who can deduct charitable giving in non-profits from their itemized tax returns, there’s one last chance before midnight New Year’s Eve to double their donations – and to help those who go hungry at times. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: 12-30 FSWVA Wrap#2 Link to donation page for FSWVA The post Feeding…… Continue Reading
From Henry County Sheriff’s Office: On December 29, 2022, Investigators issued six felony warrants on Lucas John Donley, 36, of 1632 Carroll Ave., Roanoke, VA, for sexually assaulting a child. Investigators have worked tirelessly to locate Donley. On the evening of December 29th, those investigators received information that Donley may have been in Kernersville,…… Continue Reading
Virginia health officials say even though the state has a top-15 health ranking, it is taking additional steps in efforts to improve health services even more. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story: 12-29 Virginia Health Wrap-WEB Officials say other state efforts go beyond increasing the number of doctors, nurses and facilities. They include grants aimed…… Continue Reading