Influenza cases are on the rise and the flu season that hasn’t hit its peak yet is expected to be much busier this winter. There is a free flu shot clinic tomorrow from 1 to 4pm at Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center for ages 6 months and up – while supplies last. Dr. Anthony Baffoe-Bonnie is an…… Continue Reading
The Salem Civic Center has hosted a variety of sporting events over the past 50 years-plus, including basketball, boxing, wrestling – even pro hockey. Now comes the Professional Box Lacrosse Association, and the Salem Mayhem franchise that debuts at the Civic Center on December 30 in a game against the Hampton Hammerheads. Season passes and…… Continue Reading
In a game that could have gone either way Virginia Tech snapped an 8 game losing streak and nipped Liberty 23-22 in Lynchburg on Saturday. Hokies head coach Brent Pry and Flames head coach Hugh Freeze in the aftermath: WPLY-MIN The post VT, LU coaches comment on Saturday’s game; Commanders win first appeared on…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine has been recognized again for efforts to promote diversity and inclusion at the student, faculty and staff level, from a publication devoted to that subject. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: VTC Inclusion Wrap#2 The post VTCSOM honored again for diversity and inclusion efforts first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Caring for an aging loved one – and hoping the next generation does the same for you … family caregiving was the subject of a three-day event last week at Hotel Roanoke, where the keynote speaker had her own personal story to tell about the trials of caregiving. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more, “In Depth.”…… Continue Reading
Virginia’s non-profit hospitals are costing taxpayers nearly $300 million yearly — one doctor says it comes down to a lack of oversight in one key area. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 11-18 Charity Care WRAP1-WEB The post Lack of hospital charity care oversight could cost taxpayers millions first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Update 11/21 The Roanoke Police investigation has determined that the crime scene for shooting incident on 11/20 was located at 730 Tazewell Ave SE. This is still an ongoing investigation. (previously) On November 20 at approximately 6:08 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified that a person with a gunshot wound had arrived at Carilion Roanoke Memorial…… Continue Reading
On November 20 at approximately 6:08 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified that a person with a gunshot wound had arrived at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital via personal vehicle. Officers responded to speak with the adult male victim, who had what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries. Details about this incident are limited and this is…… Continue Reading
(update 11/21) Roanoke Police have identified the deceased occupant at the scene of the traffic fatality as 35 year old Francis Santos Martinez of Roanoke. Additionally, 31 year old Hector Calo Fernandez of Roanoke was pronounced deceased on 11/21/2022 by Roanoke Memorial Hospital physicians as a result of injuries sustained in the motor vehicle crash.…… Continue Reading
On November 20 at approximately 1:01 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a motor vehicle crash in the 1300 block of 10th Street NW. Responding officers located a single vehicle on its side. Two adult male occupants were ejected from the vehicle. Roanoke Fire-EMS pronounced an adult male…… Continue Reading