Governor Youngkin brought his “Compete to Win” message that he says starts with tax relief for all Virginians and local businesses to Carter Machinery in Salem today. Youngkin proposed his tax relief package to the Joint Money Committee last month, it will come up for debate when the General Assembly convenes next week. The Governor…… Continue Reading
Robert Daniel Quarles, 57, of Vinton, VA (Bedford County), was arrested on January 4, 2023, after an investigation by Bedford County Sheriff’s Office Investigators assigned to the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Other participating Task Force agencies involved in the investigation included the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Homeland…… Continue Reading
Girl Scout cookies have arrived. If you’ve already ordered your favorites they should be delivered soon. If you haven’t there are a number of ways you can place an order. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports you not only get a sweet treat you help foster the entrepreneurial spirit. 0105 girl scouts wrap-WEB The post…… Continue Reading
In the wake of NFL player Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest earlier this week, Carilion officials are stressing the importance of CPR training. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 1-5 SC Wrap-WEB https://www.compressandshock.org/ The post Carilion Dr: Hamlin cardiac arrest shows importance of CPR first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke has been hailed as a “beer town” for a while now, but a recent influx of places to get a proper cocktail is giving that label a run for its money. In conjunction with online news source, the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story: Beer or Cocktail WRAP 1-5 The post Roanoke’s…… Continue Reading
Roanoke’s Mayor is discussing the possibility of instituting a curfew for young people following shootings over the holiday weekend. It came up at a City Council meeting yesterday. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 1-4 Curfew Wrap-WEB The post Roanoke City Council to explore curfew for teens first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Galen College of Nursing gave a sneak peek today into its new Roanoke campus, which is taking shape and will open for in-person classes this July. Galen will offer two and four year nursing programs at its 15th campus nationwide. LewisGale’s parent company HCA has a 15 percent stake in Galen College, which says it…… Continue Reading
Gordon Luther Smith is an executive director with JP Morgan Chase in New York City – but he’s in Roanoke at the Harrison Museum of African American Culture this Friday evening to talk about “The Legend of the Tuskegee Airmen.” His father Captain Luther Smith was a pilot in the ground-breaking World War 2 squadron.…… Continue Reading
From Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia: After six years of dedicated work to further the critical mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia (BGCSWVA), Michelle Davis has stepped down from her role as CEO as of December 31, 2022, to assume a position with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).…… Continue Reading
January is Radon Action Month, and with a quarter of Virginia homes reported to have dangerously high levels of the gas present, officials tell you how you can test and protect yourself. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: 01-03 Radon WRAP2-WEB Click here to learn more about Radon The post High levels of Radon detected…… Continue Reading