Governor Glenn Youngkin today rolled out a plan to provide improved and more expeditious mental health services to those in need – calling it “Right Help, Right Now.” It involves getting more Virginians into mental health treatment sooner, reducing the burden on law enforcement agencies, expanding school-based programs and providing more funds for those that…… Continue Reading
Gravel bike riding has become more popular in recent years – riding on unpaved byways or National Park fire roads for example, a cross between paved roads and more strenuous mountain biking. Now a new “Gravel Adventure Field Guide” spotlighting 10 local routes are featured in a digital and print book that can be found…… Continue Reading
As we near the one-year anniversary of Virginia’s I-95 shutdown that left motorists stranded along 50 miles of frozen roadway for more than 24 hours, a Triple-A Spokesperson tells WFIR’s Ian Price that it’s a good time to prepare for this year’s winter weather. 12-14 I-95 Lessons WRAP The post Anniversary of I-95 shutdown a…… Continue Reading
On 12-13-2022 the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary at the Express Tobacco located at 18013 Forest Road. Two masked and gloved males were seen entering the building after smashing the front door. Once inside the two males quickly made away with a large number of cigarette cartons in excess of $50,000. The…… 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. 12-14 Culture Calendar The post The Nutcracker at Jefferson center among weekend highlights first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Carilion’s annual gift drive is back, and shifting focus to provide for an often overlooked patient population. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 12-13 GiftDrive WRAP2-WEB Click here for donation suggestions and drop off information The post Carilion Clinic’s annual toy drive has new twist first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia’s Attorney General talks responsibilities of the office after securing human trafficking indictments. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 12-13 Miyares WRAP1-WEB The post Human trafficking bust sparks comments from AG Miyares first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has a new way you can support the park in style — the catch? They need a few more applicants before the end of the year to get it approved. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: 12-12 ParkwayPlates WRAP1-WEB Click here to pre-order the plate The post New Parkway plates…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On December 12, 2022 at approximately 3:10 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 700 block of Hunt Avenue NW. Responding officers located an adult male victim inside a residence in the area with what appeared to be…… Continue Reading
(from Twitter/Facebook) Police presence on scene at Walmart in Bedford. Please avoid the area as officers continue to investigate. We will give updates as more information becomes available. The post Bedford police investigating incident at Walmart first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading