(from Bedford County Sheriff’s office) On October 7, Deputies with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office responded to Vistarama Lane in Bedford County in reference to a possible stabbing. Upon arrival, they identified there were multiple victims. The suspect was identified as Andrew Karnes, age 32 of Bedford (pictured), who is related to the three victims. …… Continue Reading
Gas prices have taken another sharp upward turn in the last week, and AAA says it is difficult to accurately predict where the trend goes from here. AAA Mid-Atlantic Spokesperson Morgan Dean says it’s an 18-cent jump, bringing Virginia’s average pump price to $3.49. That is 42 cents below the national average but still about…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On October 10 [this morning] at approximately 9:30 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 1600 block of Grayson Avenue NW. Responding officers located an adult male with what appeared to be a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Roanoke…… Continue Reading
Its called the Roanoke Collaboration Project, a few years in the making. Described as a group of local civic minded volunteers who believe that civil dialogue collaboration across diverse stakeholders is key: WFIR-WDNE Find out more here about the Roanoke Collaboration Project The post Roanoke Collaboration Project seeks common ground on key issues. first appeared…… Continue Reading
Roanoke County Police say speeding appears to be a factor in a fatal overnight accident. It happened shortly after after 1:00 am on East Ruritan Road about a half mile north of US 460. Police say 20-year-old Joanie Scott of Goodview was a passenger in a car that left the road; she was not wearing…… Continue Reading
A national on-line vote will determine whether a Roanoke environmental activist claims a $30,000 award for her chosen cause. Freeda Cathcart is one of three national finalists for the Cox Conserves Heroes award. The non-profit she is highlighting through it is the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and its Educational Foundation. Even…… Continue Reading
Many cities and counties in the region have built disk golf courses as part of their parks and recreation facilities, but Bedford County in particular is using disk golf as a big tourism draw. There are five public disk golf courses across the county, and one of them is bringing in serious players from across…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City attempted to buy the storied Claytor Memorial Clinic property last year as part of its efforts to revitalize the Gainsboro neighborhood, The Roanoke Rambler has learned. In conjunction with The Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story. Claytor Clinic WRAP 10-10 The post Negotiations for Roanoke City to buy storied property fall…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City attempted to buy the storied Claytor Memorial Clinic property last year as part of its efforts to revitalize the Gainsboro neighborhood, The Roanoke Rambler has learned. In conjunction with The Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story. Claytor Clinic WRAP 10-10 The post Negotiations fall through as Roanoke attempts to buy the…… Continue Reading
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Brock Doman proved an able replacement for injured Malik Cunningham, throwing for one touchdown, running for another and leading Louisville to a 34-17 victory at Virginia on Saturday. Domann overcame a slow start — his first completion was to former teammate Anthony Johnson, now a Virginia defensive back — and evoked…… Continue Reading