Just over a week after a fatal shooting on UVA’s grounds, a suspect in Chesapeake Virginia opens fire in a Walmart. Police say the public is in no further danger at this time. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more: 11-23 WalmartShooting WRAP2-WEB The post Police release more details on Wal-Mart mass shooting first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Make the drive to Galax on weekends between now and New Years for “High Country Lights,” at Felts Park. The Christmas lights spectacular also features carriage rides, live music – and a special visit from Santa this Saturday. This is the 18th year for High Country Lights at Felts Park in Galax; admission is free.…… Continue Reading
Spreading some holiday cheer for Thanksgiving. That’s what Salem-based Feeding Southwest Virginia has been doing this week in conjunction with the pantries it stocks. The Smithfield Company came through earlier this week by donating assorted meat products that have already gone out to those in need. Wes Childress is a spokesperson for Feeding Southwest Virginia:…… Continue Reading
UPDATE 11/23/22 12:52 PM — Authorities and witnesses say a Walmart manager opened fire on fellow employees in the break room of a Virginia store, killing six people. It was the country’s second high-profile mass shooting in four days. Police in Chesapeake say the gunman, who apparently shot himself, was dead when they found him. There…… Continue Reading
UPDATE 11/23/22 10 AM — A witness says a Walmart manager opened fire on fellow employees gathered in the break room of a Virginia store. Six people died in the country’s second high-profile mass shooting in a handful of days. Police said the gunman, who apparently shot himself, was dead when they found him. He…… Continue Reading
The legislator who presides over Virginia’s Senate if the Lt. Governor is absent says the overnight fatal Wal-Mart shootings in Chesapeake says she’ll be submitting new gun legislation in the upcoming session. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 11-23 Lucas WRAP The post Calls for gun legislation after Chesapeake Wal-Mart fatal shootings first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
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. 11-23 Culture Calendar The post Holiday Inn coming to Mill Mountain Theatre first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
A local animal cancer center is drawing national attention thanks to its innovative new treatments. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports: 11-22 VT CCenter WRAP2-WEB The post Four-legged friends pave way for human cancer treatments first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Chesapeake police said multiple people are dead and others are wounded after a shooting at a Walmart on Tuesday night. Chesapeake police spokesman Leo Kosinski said in a briefing that officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Walmart on Sam’s Circle around 10:15 p.m. and as soon as they arrived they found…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke County PD) On Tuesday November 22 at 3:40pm, a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by James Thompson was traveling westbound in the 5000 block of W. Main St in Roanoke County. As the motorcycle approached slower traffic, it rear ended a Pro-Line dump trailer that was being pulled by a 1999 Ford F-250…… Continue Reading