Reading and math test scores are down for 4th and 8th graders across the nation with Virginia’s numbers now in-line with nationwide average. Governor Youngkin discussed those scores this morning, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports: 10-24 Gov Assessment WRAP The post Governor Youngkin on Virginia’s falling test scores first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
A local vineyard will become a music venue this weekend. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more details: 10-24 Savor WRAP1-WEB Click here to purchase your ticket The post Savor the Sound returns: Now at new venue first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
What to make statewide of a Wason Center at Christopher Newport University phone survey of likely voters? Again party preference shapes those opinions. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 10-24 Wason Wrap#2 The post Wason Center poll shows sharp differences on top issues first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
As Downtown Roanoke prepares to celebrate Dr. Pepper Day this afternoon, the President of Dr. Pepper Park talks why the date was chosen and the performance of the park in the last year. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 10-21 DrP Day WRAP2-WEB The post Dr. Pepper Park celebrates 10-2-4 in Downtown Roanoke…… Continue Reading
Union Hall, Virginia (October 23rd, 2022) – On Saturday, October 22nd at approximately 12:30am, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a call for possible drowning in the 200 block of Winding Way Road in Union Hall, Virginia. The caller reported that an intoxicated individual had fallen off of a boat into the water…… Continue Reading
One of Virginia’s U.S. Senators has commented on how America predicted Russia would invade Ukraine – even when most of Europe didn’t think Russia would invade. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 10-21 Ukraine-Kaine WRAP-WEB The post Sen. says USA, Europe reached different intel conclusions first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, VA – Attorney General Jason Miyares [on Friday] issued a legal opinion, at the request of Governor Glenn Youngkin, regarding the recent decision by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to include the COVID-19 vaccine on the list of recommended immunizations for children. Miyares’ Attorney General Opinion clarifies that…… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, VA. – The Rail Yard Dawgs came alive in the second period on Friday night, rattling off three unanswered goals en route to a 4-2 Opening Night win over the Fayetteville Marksmen at Berglund Center. Mac Jansen, Nick DeVito, Josh Nenadal, and Travis Broughman scored for Roanoke. The announced paid crowd was almost 5000.…… Continue Reading
Lingering effects from the pandemic contributed to more than 3,500 students being chronically absent from Roanoke City Public Schools last year. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story. RCPS Absentee Rate WRAP 10-19-22 The post 27% of RCPS students were chronically absent last year, data shows first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Ahead of their opening game tonight against Fayetteville, WFIR spoke with the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs’ new Chairman about taking over the role from his father. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with his response: 10-21 McGinn WRAP1-WEB The post Former NHL player talks becoming Rail Yard Dawgs new chairman first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading