RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s state government watchdog agency has cleared the state’s tourism office of wrongdoing when it gave Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s political ad-maker a state contract to produce a tourism video featuring the governor. The Virginia Tourism Corp. selected Poolhouse last spring to produce the video, receiving a contract of $268,000. Democratic legislative…… Continue Reading
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A former police officer in Virginia was sentenced Friday to six years in prison for fatally shooting a man after a struggle in which the man got hold of a stun gun and used it on officers. The Daily Press reported that former Newport News police officer Albin Pearson was…… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, Va.– A Roanoke, Virginia man who trafficked at least 25 firearms from Virginia, at least nine of which were later tied to criminal activities in other states, was sentenced yesterday to seven years in federal prison. Jermaine Drummond, 46, pled guilty in August 2022 to two counts of knowingly making a false statement in…… Continue Reading
With one American citizen on the way home, and another still behind bars, a former Virginia Governor gives his take on the prisoner swap. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports: 12-09 Gilmore WRAP1-WEB The post Former VA Governor talks Russian prisoner exchange first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Steven Byerly of Goode has been arrested by the Bedford County Sheriff’s office on 5 counts involving possession, distribution and facilitation of child pornography. The 55 year old Byerly was arrested yesterday. The Southern Internet Crimes Against Children’s Task Force is investigating this case. The post Arrest in Bedford County concerning internet crimes against children…… Continue Reading
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded last night around 7pm in the 5100 block of Yellow Mountain Road, in the Mount Pleasant area, for the report of a residential structure fire. Crews found fire and smoke from a mobile home. It was under control in 30 minutes. The mobile home was not occupied at the…… Continue Reading
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