The University of Virginia Police Department says UVA received a threatening email today in advance of the planned 3:30 pm memorial service for the three students fatally shot earlier this week. The department says “We are taking all reasonable measures to ensure the safety our our patrons and the security of the facility.” From UVA…… Continue Reading
The number of employed Virginians remained above 4.2 million workers in October 2022. According to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), the labor force in Virginia increased by 1,162 to 4,348,072. According to LAUS, the number of employed residents decreased in October by 2,503 to 4,231,191. Since January, 92,673 more Virginians…… Continue Reading
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Armaan Franklin scored a career-high 26 points, and No. 16 Virginia used a big second-half run to knock off No. 5 Baylor 86-79 on Friday night in the team’s first game since three Cavaliers football players were killed in a campus shooting. Virginia’s players wore sweatshirts during warmups that honored the…… Continue Reading
(From VDOT) STAUNTON – (8 a.m.) An overturned tractor trailer is blocking all northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 81 at mile marker 221 near Staunton. The location is at the overpass bridge for exit 221, the junction of I-81 and I-64. The ramp from westbound I-64 to southbound I-81 is also closed. There is…… Continue Reading
Snowshoe will be opening soon for its season. A spokesperson for the resort says one major change could make beginners’ experiences better. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 11-18 Snowshoe WRAP1-WEB The post Snowshoe Mountain Resort makes changes for upcoming season first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The suspect in the murders of three UVA student-athletes on Sunday had several incidents involving guns on his record – when he shot three members of the Cavaliers football team dead and wounded two others. Virginia US Senator Mark Warner on whether more red flags – and stop signs – need to be put in…… Continue Reading
Its time once again for the Rescue Mission of Roanoke’s Drumstick Dash 5K run or walk – thousands of people moving their feet so others can eat. Live in studio this morning Rescue Mission CEO Lee Clark and Race Director Molly Bullington with Blue Ridge Racing talked about the Dash – and about getting ready…… Continue Reading
During the UVA fatal shootings, running back Mike Hollins rushed back onto the bus when he heard the shootings begin in an attempt to save lives only to find himself face-to-face with a gunman who had just shot to death three of his teammates. Mike’s mother Brenda tells Sports Illustrated Mike saw him raise the…… Continue Reading
The President of the University of Virginia uses his own experience with grief to help the campus community learn to face theirs ahead of a memorial service for the victims of the shooting. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 11-17 UVA Grief WRAP2-WEB The post Jim Ryan helps community navigate grief ahead of memorial first appeared…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On November 17at approximately 4:00 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 1100 block of Forest Park Blvd NW. Responding officers did not locate a victim at the scene, but did locate a residence that contained evidence of…… Continue Reading