Virginia Western Community College will be hosting its “I Persist” panel for the third time. A Success Coach for the college’s TRIO program says the discussion allows attendees to see themselves in the panelists. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 9-20 Persist WRAP1-WEB The post Panel on persistence returning to Virginia Western first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
We’re hearing from Governor Youngkin after news that his administration wants to untie Virginia from California’s energy standards. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 9-20 RGGI Youngkin WRAP The post Gov. calls RGGI a “loss of Virginians self-determination” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
North American Specialty Laminations will invest $2 million to establish a mid-Atlantic operation in southwest Roanoke County. The company’s new 57,000 square foot production facility – in an existing structure – will be located on Benois Road just off Starkey Road, behind the Steel Services building. The County helped NASL identify their new home and…… Continue Reading
On September 15, 2022, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office along with the Department of Social Services responded to Jeters Chapel Road to conduct a home visit for an 18 y/o autistic student who was not attending school. Deputies arrived at the home, and it was found to be heavily overgrown, with sounds of dogs barking…… Continue Reading
Just days after a Roanoke minor died from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound, Carilion and community experts will be coming together to conduct a virtual town hall addressing the mental health effects of gun violence on parents and children. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, September 20 from 12:00 – 1:15 PM. Dr. Paula…… Continue Reading
Thirty-years after his passing, an Eagle Rock native has been honored with an historic marker two miles from where his family’s home once stood. A member of the Virginia House of Delegates says that recognizing Mr. Lee draws attention to the limitless nature of human ability. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 9-19 NorvelReactions WRAP2-WEB …… Continue Reading
From Roanoke Police Department – On September 17, 2022 at approximately 11:40 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 1500 block of Shamrock Street NW. Responding officers located an unresponsive juvenile male outside of a residence with what appeared to be…… Continue Reading
UPDATE 2 pm – The fire on Fort Lewis Church Road remains under investigation at this time. The fire did result in one adult male fatality. The single occupant of the home died at a local hospital. Damage estimates are $75,0000.00. From Roanoke County Fire and Rescue – (Roanoke County, VA—September 18, 2022) Roanoke County Fire…… Continue Reading
( Update 9/20 4pm:) The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office reports that the fire from Sunday morning in the 4700 block of Fort Lewis Church Road remains under investigation and that the identity of the deceased male is Harry Cunningham Harris who was 82 years old. (Previously) The fire on Fort Lewis Church Road remains…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: Investigators with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Unit, with the assistance of the United States Marshal’s Service, conducted a drug round up resulting in the arrest of eight individuals. The following individuals were charged and arrested on a series of charges consisting of Distribution of Illegal Narcotics, or Possession of Illegal Narcotics,…… Continue Reading