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
Though Virginia’s drunk driving fatalities are down, the Commonwealth’s Governor is taking a hardline approach to driving under the influence this holiday season. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 12-19 DriveSober 22 WRAP2-WEB The post Governor Youngkin teams up with “Drive Sober” ahead of holidays first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Just before 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Roanoke County Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire in the 6200 block of Darby Road. The fire was contained quickly. A female was found deceased inside the home. Roanoke County Police was called to the scene and is now conducting a homicide investigation. One person was taken…… Continue Reading
Carilion Clinic’s latest expansion of its services has filled a gap in local care — and highlighted the need for wider access to medical specialties in some counties. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 12-18 FCoNeuro WRAP1-WEB The post Carilion brings neurology specialty to Franklin County for the first time first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
If you’re having trouble thinking of a gift for someone this holiday season, Triple-A says something they need might be the best present as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. 12-16 Emergency Kit WRAP-WEB The post AAA suggests a gift idea that could be a lifesaver first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order #24, banning the use of certain Chinese-owned mobile phone applications and websites on state government technology. The Executive Order bans TikTok and WeChat, and any other applications developed by ByteDance Limited or Tencent Holdings Limited on state government devices and wireless (WIFI) networks and requires businesses who contract with…… Continue Reading
He may have basketball on his mind with Atlantic Coast Conference games looming next week, but yesterday Virginia Tech Hokies guard Sean Pedulla was at Carilion Children’s-Tanglewood, painting sneakers in bright colors for his coaches to wear next month during a game as part of the “Coaches versus Cancer” awareness campaign. The Tech men’s and women’s…… Continue Reading
A local artist has been recognized by The Rhythm of Gospel Music Awards Show. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more: 12-16 Cann Awards WRAP1-WEB Click here to cast your vote The post Local musician up for five awards at national Gospel award show first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Some of the best female athletes in the country and the world train right here in Virginia’s Blue Ridge: VBR Twenty24, consisting of professional cyclists who have won all kinds of medals and a junior team keeping that pipeline filled. Nicola Cranmer is the General Manager for VBR Twenty24 and a former competitive cyclist herself.…… Continue Reading