FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Frozen human embryos can legally be considered property, or “chattel,” a Virginia judge has ruled, basing his decision in part on a 19th century law governing the treatment of slaves. The preliminary opinion by Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Richard Gardiner – delivered in a long-running dispute between a divorced husband…… Continue Reading
A Congressman representing our area gave his first opening statements as the Subcommittee on Responsiveness and Accountability to Oversight chair. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Local Congressman chairs first subcommittee hearing first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is coming to Mill Mountain theatre. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on the production of Jersey Boys. The post Jersey Boys at MMT features familiar pop music classics first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
President Joe Biden has released his administration’s proposed 2024 fiscal year budget. now comes the analysis and competing plans from Congress. Its the start of what could be a long process, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Biden’s budget proposal just the start of a long process first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
The cooling-down trend in the economy that has slowed recently – based on the numbers – may mean that the Fed will have to keep raising interest rates more aggressively, at least for a while. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Stubborn inflation may mean more interest rate hikes first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University “At the Movies” … with a special preview of the Academy Awards being announced this Sunday night. Look for some of these Oscar nominees at the Grandin Theatre soon. The post At the Movies: an Oscar night sneak peek first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A leading global supplier of parts for commercial and personal vehicles will establish its North American headquarters in the City of Salem. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. Press release from Roanoke Regional Partnership: SALEM, VA – Representing $32 million in investment, STS Group AG, a leading global supplier of interior and exterior parts for commercial…… Continue Reading
A Roanoke City Contractor mowed down a yard in response to a city violation of weeds, tall grass and nuisance trash, leaving the resident feeling uprooted.. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story: Garden Gate Wraps 3-9 The post Roanoke man’s native garden leveled by city due to miscommunication first…… Continue Reading
The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Business Awards Breakfast next Friday morning at the Salem Civic Center. Livingston joined the Chamber as executive director last October. She was live in-studio on WFIR this morning to talk about her vision for the business support non-profit; hear the complete conversation on the link…… Continue Reading
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – sponsored by the Roanoke Arts Commission – roanokearts.org. With a look at some of the events coming up this weekend and in the near future: The post VCT’s new season, Salem Museum exhibit; St. Paddy’s Day events first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading