Federal prosecutors are looking to seize control of a Roanoke County motel they say was a haven for drugs and commercial sex trafficking. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 9-28 Hotel Drug Wrap-WEB The post US. Attorney’s Office looks to seize Roanoke County motel following investigation first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Roanoke-based ice cream company continues to grow across parts of Virginia. Blue Cow Ice Cream is now up to four locations — and already preparing to open number five. It started in 2017 when Blue Cow opened up near the foot of Mill Mountain by the Walnut Avenue Bridge. In the years since, they…… Continue Reading
Its final pathway before hitting landfall in Florida along the Gulf Coast may still not be finalized yet, but Hurricane Ian is expected to bring significant flooding and damage from high winds – and the tornadoes it may also spawn. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with a Virginia Tech expert on coastal hazards. 9-28 VT Canes…… Continue Reading
A single mother from far southwest Virginia is challenging 9th District Congressman Morgan Griffith in the November election. Democrat Taysha Devaughan lives in Big Stone Gap. Since college graduation from UVA-Wise four years ago, Devaughan has worked for the Appalachian Community Fund; its website says it addresses issues that include race, gender, sexual identity, and…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: At 6:53 p.m. on Wednesday (Sept. 21), Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Route 674 (Ridge Ave.) one mile south of Route 669 (Huckleberry Rd.). A Ford farm tractor pulling a corn chopper was traveling south on Route 674 when it was struck in the rear by a 2022 Nissan…… Continue Reading
Will abortion be the key issue this November? Virginia’s Governor weighs in, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. 9-27 Abortion WRAP The post Dems, GOP disagree on “due date abortion” stance first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The producing artistic director for Virginia Children’s Theatre calls the upcoming 2022-2023 season one of “love and inspiration and loss,” – and perhaps hope. It launches next Friday and Saturday nights at Jefferson Center, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 9-27 VCT Wrap#2 The post Virginia Children’s Theatre new season launches next week first appeared on…… Continue Reading
The Blacksburg based non-profit has left its mark on seven countries, and its Vice Chairman says this is only the beginning. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: 9-26 Virtual5K WRAP2-WEB The post Hope to Walk hosting its third annual virtual 5K this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
An independent member of city council — who is not running this November — is endorsing almost every candidate that is in this fall’s race except for the Democrats. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 9-26 Dems No WRAP-WEB Note: retiring Democratic City Council member Bill Bestpitch has also endorsed Preston Tyler. The post Moon-Reynolds endorses…… Continue Reading
The City of Salem broke ground today on a 27-million-dollar upgrade and renovations at the Moyer Sports Complex. New pickleball courts, a state-of-the-art playground and much-needed additional parking lots are all part of the Moyer upgrade. Salem officials say around 250,000 people annually attend events at the Moyer Sports Complex, where numerous Division 2 and 3…… Continue Reading