CENTREVILLE, Va. (AP) — A bus driver for an elementary school in the nation’s capital has been charged with driving while intoxicated after his bus veered into a ditch while returning from a field trip to a farm in northern Virginia. Nine children were treated at the scene for minor injuries, Fairfax County Police said.…… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Roanoke Police have arrested Demarco C. Jackson, 23 of Roanoke, and charged him with First Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony regarding the death of Demarion Sanders. Throughout the course of the investigation, Detectives identified Jackson as the suspect in this homicide. Warrants were obtained for his arrest…… Continue Reading
An event that is not a “first of its kind” is getting first of its kind backlash. A Halloween drag brunch open to all ages is NOT geared towards children as the owner of a local coffee shop tells WFIR’s Ian Price. 10-28 Sweet Donkey WRAP The post Coffee shop responds to Halloween drag show…… Continue Reading
The opioid epidemic that has gripped Virginia and much of the country in recent years doesn’t only impact the victims and their loved ones. It impacts productivity as well. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 10-28 VCU-VDH Wrap#2-WEB The post The cost of opioid epidemic in Virginia is defined first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
(Update 4pm) Roanoke Police have arrested Anthony L. Hall, 29 of Roanoke, and charged him with Second Degree Murder regarding this incident. Roanoke Police are investigating a homicide in the 900-block of Marshall Avenue SW. Officials say a man was found dead with critical gunshot wounds on the porch of the residence this morning. A…… Continue Reading
Roanoke Police are investigating a homicide in the 900-block of Marshall Avenue SW. Officials say a man was found dead with critical gunshot wounds on the porch of the residence this morning. A suspect of spotted running inside the home and then barricaded himself inside the attic for a little over an hour. The suspect…… Continue Reading
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys will host a public information session about plans to transform northwest Roanoke. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 10-27 NW Initiative WRAP1-WEB Click here to register for the event The post New initiative to address disparities in Roanoke neighborhoods first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Carilion Clinic will move its mental health outpatient services from South Jefferson Street near the hospital to Tanglewood Mall, utilizing 37,000 square feet of empty storefront on two floors – adjacent to the Carilion Children’s facility. A ten million dollar renovation project will take place at the new Tanglewood site before an expected opening in…… Continue Reading
With election night less than two weeks away, an incumbent in the Salem City Council race says big things are coming – and he hopes to be the one to see the city through them. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 10-27 RFoley SCC WRAP1-WEB The post Salem City Council candidate says economic opportunity headed…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On October 26, 2022 at approximately 9:20 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of an armed robbery that occurred at a business in the 2200 block of Melrose Avenue NW. Officers responded to the business, confirmed to be a bank, and spoke with witnesses who claimed…… Continue Reading