It’s that time of year again – the clocks fall back over the weekend. Which results in increased dangers for drivers, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. 11-4 Drowsy WRAP The post Driving safety stressed with time change this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
1 in 5 people in the U.S. are now classified as a family caregiver – that’s according to data revealed by Elder Care Solutions, which is based here in Roanoke. CEO and owner Kimberly Whiter works with an advisory team to help families deal with the overwhelming cost of long-term care. Whiter joined us live…… Continue Reading
The fugitive who allegedly stole a police car and attempted to run over two police officers is now in custody. The Pulaski Police Department says Jerrod Brown was taken into custody in the 10 am hour this morning without incident. Brown was apprehended after allegedly wrecking the stolen police vehicle and taking off on foot…… Continue Reading
Facing an uphill battle and with many predicting a “red wave” of Republican Congressional candidates taking office, Democrat Jennifer Lewis makes a second run for 6th District seat now held by Ben Cline. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 11-4 Lewis Wrap#1-WEB The post Lewis tries again to top Cline; questions his integrity first appeared on…… Continue Reading
As the midterm elections approach, a ninth district newcomer is facing off against Morgan Griffith for his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Both say they’ve got the pulse of the people. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 11-03 GriffithvDeVaughn WRAP1-WEB The post Both Ninth District candidates say they’re in touch with residents first…… Continue Reading
(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
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
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
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
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