(from Wason Center at Christopher Newport University poll released today) A plurality of Virginians think the Commonwealth is headed in the right direction (45% to 37%), while 50% approve of the job Governor Youngkin is doing. Still, Virginians prefer that the Governor not run for president (59% to 29%). Virginians are pessimistic about the direction…… Continue Reading
Roanoke County Republicans are announcing their intentions to seek re-election. Members on the ticket will make it official on the Roanoke County Courthouse steps tomorrow. More from WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno: 01-27 hooker wrap 2-WEB The post Roanoke County GOP incumbents get ready to run again first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On January 21, 2023 at approximately 11:50 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 of a call concerning an injured child at a residence in the 2100 block of Russell Avenue SW. Roanoke Fire-EMS had transported an unresponsive juvenile female to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment of…… Continue Reading
This morning at 12:12 a.m., Roanoke Fire-EMS was dispatched to the 1600 block of Rorer Ave SW for a reported structure fire. First arriving units found flames showing from the back of a vacant residence. The fire extended from the 1st to the 2nd floor on the exterior of the residence, with minimal extension to…… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, VA – The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office has initiated an internal investigation into a deputies alleged misconduct. To prohibit bias and to ensure transparency, the Virginia State Police were contacted and asked to proceed with the investigation. As this investigation is on-going, no additional information can be provided at this time. The Sheriff’s Office,…… Continue Reading
CRAIG COUNTY, Va. – On Wednesday, (Jan 25) the Craig County Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia State Police responded to a residence in the 400 block of John’s Creek Road in Craig County for a domestic disturbance. After Deputies and Troopers arrived a firearm was discharged in the residence. Officers did not approach the residence…… Continue Reading
Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University “At the Movies” … with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: “The Whale” 1-26 ATM-WEB The post At the Movies: The Whale first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A business that’s been in the Roanoke Valley since 2004 is sticking around after it was purchased by a former Roanoker who moved back to help locals garden outside and inside, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. 1-19 BRH WRAP The post Roanoker returns to keep business “growing” inside and out first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Virginia ABC officials will host a grand opening ceremony in downtown Roanoke on Campbell Avenue Monday at noon – in the same location that once housed a state-run liquor store for more than 30 years until the early 80’s. The new ABC store even features the original terrazzo flooring. The post ABC store coming to…… Continue Reading
A Roanoke man has over 100,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel dedicated to his hobby of collecting elevator parts and leading elevator tours. His videos have found a greater purpose by catering to an audience of people with autism captivated by the movement, sights and sounds of the elevators. In conjunction with the online news…… Continue Reading