Roanoke City Council is no longer urging its state lawmakers to revive the use of no-knock search warrants after facing backlash from residents. In conjunction with The Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story: Police Reforms Take 2 WRAP 12-09 The post Roanoke City Council revises criminal justice reform rollback request first appeared on…… Continue Reading
Reaction today from US Senator Tim Kaine after WNBA star Brittney Griner was released by the Russians after almost 10 months of detention and is on her way home. Kaine also said it was “disappointing” that Paul Whelan – held by the Russians for almost four years – was not released at the same time,…… Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders created a “toxic work culture” for more than two decades, “ignoring and downplaying sexual misconduct” by men at the top levels of the organization, according to a report published Thursday by the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform. Commanders owner Dan Snyder was involved in the misconduct, according…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are home on Saturday to play the Birmingham Bulls. The Dawgs are 6-2-1-1 in their last ten games. Head coach Dan Bremner in an extended conversation on playing with consistency – and the game this weekend: 12-8 Bremner Final The post Dawgs head coach Dan Bremner on team’s hot streak…… Continue Reading
Its called the PACT Act for short – an expansion of health care and benefits for military veterans who believe they were exposed to toxic chemicals from those “burn pits” that are not longer used to dispose of waste. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 12-8 Burn Pit Wrap #1-WEB The post VA: new law…… Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said. The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden, but carried a heavy price — and…… Continue Reading
Vinton-based The Advancement Foundation held a VIP open house for its “Virginia Innovation Accelerator” in downtown Buena Vista yesterday. The 40,000 square foot former cigarette paper manufacturing plant is now home to a handful of small companies looking to “scale up,” at the Accelerator. The Virginia Innovation Accelerator could be a prototype for similar shared-space…… Continue Reading
A local organization supporting the area’s refugee population has had smashing success with its virtual angel tree. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 12-06 AngelTree WRAP1-WEB The post Local response meets angel tree goal early first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke County leaders say strong, and responsible financial stability will lead to achievements in the future. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story: 12-7 State of County Wrap-WEB The post Roanoke County leaders discuss priorities during State of the County first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke County leaders say strong, and responsible financial stability will lead to achievements in the future. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story: 12-7 State of County Wrap-WEB The post Roanoke County leaders discuss priorities during State of the County Address first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading