A retired Virginia Western history professor who then turned to writing historical fiction has released his sixth novel in a series. More from WFIR’s Emma Thomas: 11-07 Cali RWoods WRAP-WEB Hear an extended conversation with Jim Sargent about his new Mickey Mathews novel below: 11-8 Sargent Final-California Redwoods The post Local novelist returns with his…… Continue Reading
An election poll worker at the Peters Creek precinct says voters got some incorrect information in the mail on where to cast their ballot today. Its NOT at William Fleming High School on Ferncliff Avenue Northwest – but at the Fleming auxiliary gym on Ordway Drive – one street over. There are signs along Hershberger…… Continue Reading
The CEO of The Peacemakers organization in Roanoke – which along with other local agencies works to reduce gun violence – says they are branching out to Lynchburg. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 11-8 Hunter Wrap#1-WEB The post A community safety organization expands outside Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Just before today’s elections, one of the nation’s top cybersecurity experts talks how one change to a major social media site might undermine confidence in election security. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: 11-07 Twitter WRAP2-WEB The post Cybersecurity expert warns about Twitter’s newest change first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On November 6 at approximately 9:30 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 29th Street NW. Responding officers located an adult male victim outside of a residence in the area with what appeared to be critical…… Continue Reading
Ahead of a major anniversary, one volunteer paramedic explains why she volunteers. Darlene Gee has been a part of an all-volunteer EMS operation since she was a junior in high school, earning “Life Member” status. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with that story: 11-07 Rescue Squad WRAP1-WEB The post Volunteer rescue squad celebrating 90 years in…… Continue Reading
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Friday (Nov 4) at 9:58 p.m. on Route 676, one half of a mile north of Route 670 in Botetourt County. A 2011 Toyota Tacoma was traveling on Route 676, when the vehicle ran off the…… Continue Reading
A note online from 5 Points Music Sanctuary on Maple Avenue in downtown Roanoke – it is slated to be sold in January 2023 – unless they can raise a minimum of $300,000 by November 29th. 5 Points, located inside a former church, also makes special accomodations for the hearing-impaired at its concerts. They’re asking…… Continue Reading
With the prevailing sentiment being the Republicans will take back at least the U.S. House of Representatives tomorrow – and maybe the Senate – the Political Science Department Chair at Hollins University offers his take. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 11-7 Lynch Wrap#2 The post How the national election could influence local voters first…… Continue Reading
One local education advocate discusses the learning loss revealed by the NAEP Report, and elected officials responses to it. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more: 11-06 Bowman Ed WRAP2-WEB The post Local education advocate speaks out about learning loss first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading