Caring for an aging loved one – and hoping the next generation does the same for you … family caregiving was the subject of a three-day event last week at Hotel Roanoke, where the keynote speaker had her own personal story to tell about the trials of caregiving. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more, “In Depth.”…… Continue Reading
Virginia’s non-profit hospitals are costing taxpayers nearly $300 million yearly — one doctor says it comes down to a lack of oversight in one key area. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 11-18 Charity Care WRAP1-WEB The post Lack of hospital charity care oversight could cost taxpayers millions first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Update 11/21 The Roanoke Police investigation has determined that the crime scene for shooting incident on 11/20 was located at 730 Tazewell Ave SE. This is still an ongoing investigation. (previously) On November 20 at approximately 6:08 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified that a person with a gunshot wound had arrived at Carilion Roanoke Memorial…… Continue Reading
On November 20 at approximately 6:08 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified that a person with a gunshot wound had arrived at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital via personal vehicle. Officers responded to speak with the adult male victim, who had what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries. Details about this incident are limited and this is…… Continue Reading
(update 11/21) Roanoke Police have identified the deceased occupant at the scene of the traffic fatality as 35 year old Francis Santos Martinez of Roanoke. Additionally, 31 year old Hector Calo Fernandez of Roanoke was pronounced deceased on 11/21/2022 by Roanoke Memorial Hospital physicians as a result of injuries sustained in the motor vehicle crash.…… Continue Reading
On November 20 at approximately 1:01 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a motor vehicle crash in the 1300 block of 10th Street NW. Responding officers located a single vehicle on its side. Two adult male occupants were ejected from the vehicle. Roanoke Fire-EMS pronounced an adult male…… Continue Reading
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) – Jalen Holston rushed for 99 yards and a career-high three touchdowns and Virginia Tech snapped a seven-game losing streak by surprising Liberty 23-22 on Saturday. The Hokies’ defense, maligned during the lengthy losing skid, came up with two big stops in the final minutes to preserve the one-point lead. They forced an incomplete…… Continue Reading
(FROM WHSV) One person has died as a result of a crash that happened on I-81 in the Staunton area around 6 a.m. Saturday. According to Virginia State Police, a tractor-trailer was headed west on I-64. As it was taking the ramp to merge onto I-81 south, it ran off the road and went through…… Continue Reading
VDOT UPDATE – (1 p.m.) Northbound and southbound Interstate 81 have fully reopened following Saturday morning’s tractor trailer crash at mile marker 221 near Staunton. The ramp from I-81 southbound to I-64 eastbound at exit 221 is expected to reopen shortly, following final cleanup operations. The incident took place shortly before 6:30 a.m. Saturday when…… Continue Reading
The University of Virginia Police Department says UVA received a threatening email today in advance of the planned 3:30 pm memorial service for the three students fatally shot earlier this week. The department says “We are taking all reasonable measures to ensure the safety our our patrons and the security of the facility.” From UVA…… Continue Reading