After a decade as the Chief of Police in Roanoke County and 36 years in law enforcement, Howard Hall is retiring as of the end of this month. He sat down with WFIR’s Gene Marrano to talk about it all last week – and here is a “Longer Listen” segment: 12-21 Howard Hall Longer Listen…… Continue Reading
Roanoke Valley home sales will finish lower in 2022, reversing the dramatic increases seen last year and the year before — but prices are still well above those in place before the pandemic arrived. The number of homes sold in the region has fallen thanks in large part to higher mortgage rate, but through November,…… Continue Reading
If you are traveling away from home for the Christmas and New years holidays , chances are it is by car – and the numbers are up, as Triple-A reports. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 12-21 AAA Wrap#1 The post Holiday travel by the numbers: its up first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
A former Congressman and the incumbent who took his seat share opposing views on the Jan. 6th Committee ahead of a revelation. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports: 12-20 OpposingViews WRAP1-WEB The post Fmr Rep. and his replacement disagree about Jan. 6th charges first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A former Congressman and the incumbent who took his seat share opposing views on the Jan. 6th Committee ahead of a revelation. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports: 12-20 OpposingViews WRAP1-WEB The post Two Central VA representatives address controversy surrounding Jan. 6th Committee first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Avoiding the DMV to dodge the lines? Their newest service should help with that. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 12-20 DMV WRAP2-WEB Click here to get started The post DMV’s new service helps you skip the line first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
An outgoing Virginia Congresswoman was front and center when the January 6th committee unveiled criminal referrals recommending former President Trump be prosecuted on charges of inciting an insurrection. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 12-20 Luria WRAP The post Outgoing VA Congresswoman outlines “dereliction of duty” charge first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
If you find yourself needing or wanting a used vehicle, a web site that tracks prices says there are models you can find in the Roanoke area with more than 100,000 likely useful miles still ahead — for under $15,000. iSeecars-dot-com follows new and used vehicle sales nationwide and by region. It took a look…… Continue Reading
From Virginia State Police: At approximately 1:00 a.m. this morning Virginia State Police Troopers were following up on a crash investigation at a residence in the 400 block of College Avenue, in the Town of Christiansburg. The male occupant of the residence was wanted for questioning in the Hit and Run which occurred on November…… Continue Reading
A Voice of the Valley has returned to Roanoke, now with a new way to serve. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 12-19 HighlandDog WRAP1-WEB Click here to learn more about his services The post Former radio personality returns to Roanoke as dog trainer first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading