A local Chamber of Commerce has onboarded a new Executive Director. In her short time in the position, she’s already put her expertise to good use. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 12-27 ALivingston Chamber WRAP2-WEB The post Local Chamber of Commerce adds new Exec. Director first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia will face an historic vote as part of this February’s special election. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 12-26 JMcClellan WRAP1-WEB The post Congressional nominee could make history this February first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
He had supporters and detractors – and became a public face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Anthony Fauci is stepping down from his highly visible role at the end of this month. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more – including insight from a local health system director – “In Depth.” 12-27 In Depth-Fauci The post Fauci…… Continue Reading
AEP has restored power to more than 75% percent of the 50,000 customers who lost power this weekend, one spokesperson says preparation made that possible. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: 12-26 AEP Outages WRAP1-WEB The post AEP skips holiday to restore power over the weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Click HERE to see outages and warming shelters See the latest update from AEP Below. This is the final update regarding this storm Appalachian Power Storm Response Update Monday, December 26, 2022 – 11:45 a.m. Situation More than 1,100 workers remain committed to restoring electric service for nearly 50,000 Appalachian Power customers who lost…… Continue Reading
BEDFORD CO, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Sunday, (Dec 25) at 1:30 a.m. on Route 460, just east of Route 805 in Bedford County. A 1993 Dodge Dakota was traveling east on Route 460, when the vehicle ran off the right…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On December 24, 2022, at approximately 6:35 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 1100 block of Pilot St NW. Responding officers located an adult male victim with what appeared to be a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Roanoke…… Continue Reading
(from ApCo) Extremely cold temperatures across the region have created extraordinary demands on the power system. We are asking businesses and the public to help by immediately reducing electricity use as much as possible without sacrificing safety. Appalachian Power is making this emergency request in coordination with PJM, the regional power grid operator. We are asking…… Continue Reading
The City of Roanoke, Virginia – Government is coordinating with theCentral Church of the Brethren at 416 Church Ave. (next to swift print) for a warming shelter starting at 6:00pm – 10:00pm. Those in need of warm shelter visit by entering the side door or following the ramp to the rear entrance. In addition to the warm…… Continue Reading
(from ApCo) Situation Approximately 36,000 customers remain without electric service after damaging winds and bitterly cold temperatures caused power outages yesterday across Appalachian Power’s service area. Hundreds of workers from several states will arrive later today and tomorrow to join the more than 1,000-line mechanics, servicers and assessors already dedicated to the restoration effort. In addition…… Continue Reading