TSA NEWS RELEASE: ROANOKE, Va.—Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a Roanoke County man with a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag yesterday (Sept. 14), just one day after they caught a Pulaski County, Va., woman with a loaded gun in her carry-on bag. Wednesday’s catch of a loaded 9mm gun marks the seventh gun detected…… Continue Reading
State police say a motorcyclist they were pursuing died in a head-on crash with a truck late Tuesday night on US 29 between Lynchburg and Danville. Troopers say 37-year-old James Holley of Graham, North Carolina attempted to elude them by driving south in the northbound lanes when he collided with the semi. Police say they…… Continue Reading
At least one recent survey shows the percentage of those who list inflation as their main concern right now has dropped, but Republicans like incumbent 6th District Congressman Ben Cline says its still a winning issue at the ballot box. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 9-15 Cline Wrap#1-WEB Hear the full length conversation with Rep.…… Continue Reading
During his speech yesterday, Liberty University’s high-profile guest speaker drew comparisons between the Trump administration and the current one. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with that story: 9-14 Pence WRAP1-WEB The post Former VP Mike Pence draws comparisons between Trump and Biden administrations first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, Va.– A woman from Pulaski County was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented her from carrying her loaded handgun onto her flight on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The .380 caliber handgun was loaded with six bullets. A TSA officer who was staffing the checkpoint X-ray monitor spotted…… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, Va.– A woman from Pulaski County was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented her from carrying her loaded handgun onto her flight on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The .380 caliber handgun was loaded with six bullets. A TSA officer who was staffing the checkpoint X-ray monitor spotted…… Continue Reading
Franklin Road will be getting a facelift as new developments are announced. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports that one such project will bring more banking choices to Roanoke City: 9-14 Ridge View WRAP1-WEB The post Ridge View Bank announces HQ coming to Franklin Road first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Several local agencies will come together to unveil a historical marker commemorating the life of Norvel Lee – a little known local legend. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 9-13 Norvel WRAP1-WEB The post New historical marker memorializes the accomplishments of Norvel Lee first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Its first branch office isn’t even open yet but Ridge View Bank has announced plans for its new corporate headquarters as well, to be built at 3531 Franklin Road in Roanoke. Its the same parcel where the the now-closed Red Lobster and the public storage business next door – formerly a K-Mart – are also…… Continue Reading
A joint statement today from U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine about $135 million dollars in federal funding for Virginia as part of pending government funding bills for Fiscal Year 2023. Included is $2.5 million dollars to replace the Wiley Drive low water bridge on the Roanoke River Greenway. $2 million would fund a…… Continue Reading