Non-fatal shooting in NW Roanoke early this morning

Non-fatal shooting in NW Roanoke early this morning

On November 9 at approximately 1:45 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 1100 block of Pilot Street NW. Responding officers located an adult male victim outside of a residence in the area with what appeared to be a non-life threatening…Continue Reading

Culture Calendar: plays, music and a book signing this weekend

Culture Calendar: plays, music and a book signing this weekend

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. 11-9 Culture Calendar-WEB     The post Culture Calendar: plays, music and a book signing this weekend first appeared…Continue Reading

Roanoke GOP says strongest showing in decades is just the start

Roanoke GOP says strongest showing in decades is just the start

Republicans came closer to a Roanoke City victory than at any time since 2000, coming within several hundred votes of gaining a seat on Council. While disappointed with the outcome, they say the groundwork is now in place for future victories. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more: 11-09 Roanoke Republicans Wrap-WEB   The post Roanoke GOP…Continue Reading

Roanoke City Dems sweep council elections

Roanoke City Dems sweep council elections

The Democratic candidates for Roanoke City Council swept the election – with Joe Cobb gaining the most votes. WFIR’s Emma Thomas begins our 2022 Election Team Coverage with that story: 11-9 Rc Dems Wrap-WEB The post Roanoke City Dems sweep council elections first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Update: suspect arrested following Salem vehicle pursuit

Update: suspect arrested following Salem vehicle pursuit

Update: Griffin Newman, 25, was arrested Tuesday night in Salem at 8:11 p.m. without incident. He is currently being held without bond. Newman is charged with Shooting within the City limits, Reckless Handling of a Firearm, Eluding Police and Reckless Driving. On Monday night, he led police on a pursuit that resulted in two police vehicles being…Continue Reading

Police inspect possible gunshot through car window

Police inspect possible gunshot through car window

The roadway is all clear after police vehicles blocked the right lane of Campbell Avenue near the corner of 5th Street investigating a car that appeared to have a gunshot through the side window or perhaps the window was smashed in by blunt force. WFIR has learned that the car attracted the attention of two…Continue Reading