(from Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office) – On October 8 Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the Glen Wilton Park and Ride along Botetourt Road (Route 220) to find a deceased female lying in the gravel lot from an apparent gunshot wound. Detectives discovered that the victim’s car was found abandoned and burned in a…… Continue Reading
9/11 artifacts on twenty-year tour stop in Roanoke
A local fire station is hosting three artifacts that have traveled the world for the past twenty-one years. Three items connected to 9/11 – dubbed the “Ground Zero Flag Team” – are on display at Roanoke’s fire station #7 on Grandin Road today. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: 11-03 Flag WRAP1-WEB The post 9/11…… Continue Reading
Standing for Freedom conference comes to our region
A get-out-the-vote rally for Christians is taking place tomorrow and Saturday at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 11-3 Standing WRAP The post Standing for Freedom conference comes to our region first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Suspect at-large after police car stolen, residents asked to shelter
All residents in Southside Pulaski should shelter in place. This is from Pulaski County Police after they say a black man stole a police vehicle and attempted to run over 2 officers. Authorities are asking residents to call 9-1-1 if they see Jerrod Brown. See the photo below provided by Pulaski Police. The post Suspect…… Continue Reading
Priddy seeks Council seat in special election
A “special election” for a Roanoke City Council seat that only has a two year term is on the ballot next week, as are other three Council seats where the winners will serve four-year terms. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on one of the special election candidates: 11-3 Priddy Wrap#2 The post Priddy seeks Council…… Continue Reading
Democratic city council candidate Peter Volosin accused of political misconduct
Peter Volosin, a Democratic candidate for Roanoke City Council, is again facing allegations of political misbehavior in the competitive race. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story. Political Misbehavior WRAP 11-2-22 The post Democratic city council candidate Peter Volosin accused of political misconduct first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Dan and Tanya Snyder hire firm to explore sale of Commanders
The NFL’s Washington Commanders could soon be for sale, after owners Dan and Tanya Snyder said they have hired Bank of America Securities to “consider potential transactions.” That could mean a full sale amid mounting pressure and multiple ongoing investigations — Snyder has said many times he would never sell the team — or bringing…… Continue Reading
Longer Listen: Roanoke City Republicans looking to bring change
Republicans looking to win seats on Roanoke City council next week feel residents want change and action. WFIR’s Clark Palmer introduces us to those candidates during this longer listen segment: 11-2 GOP Longer Listen -WEB The post Longer Listen: Roanoke City Republicans looking to bring change first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Culture Calendar: Blue Ridge Jamboree, “This is Not My Cat,” and more …
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. 11-2 Culture Calendar The post Culture Calendar: Blue Ridge Jamboree, “This is Not My Cat,” and more … first…… Continue Reading
Roanoke Renaissance on the way says community advocate
Restoration and innovation were the words of the day to describe the NW Initiative at its unveiling. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more on what that initiative will mean to the community: 11-01 MelrosePlaza WRAP1-WEB The post Roanoke Renaissance on the way says community advocate first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading