Its a little bit brighter – and more efficient – at the Roanoke Rescue Mission and at the Mission’s Donation Center these days. That’s due to Appalachian Power’s “Take-Charge-VA Small Business Direct Install Program”, which has covered 100 percent of the costs for new LED lighting at the Mission, where Kevin Berry (pictured at left…… Continue Reading
A former standout soccer player at Roanoke College is returning to lead the school’s new cycling team. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 9-9 RC Cylcing WRAP The post Roanoke College cycling team lead by familiar face first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
When Virginia Tech runs onto Worsham Field at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg tomorrow night on national TV – as they Hokies take on Boston College in the football home opener – the turf will look pristine. That’s not an accident – and Tech students are part of the reason, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 9-9…… Continue Reading
UPDATE: The tanker truck that overturned at Williamson and Peters Creek Roads early today has been removed after crews righted the rig and pumped out the fuel that remained inside. While the roadways there are open again, delays remain possible through tomorrow as crews continue the spill cleanup. PREVIOUS from Roanoke County Fire and Rescue:…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: Roanoke Fire-EMS is pleased to announce that Rebecca “Becky” Smith has been appointed to the position of Fire Marshal/Battalion Chief of Fire Prevention. Chief Smith has served Roanoke Fire-EMS for almost 19 years, beginning as a firefighter/EMT in 2003. In 2007, she became a certified fire investigator for the department, and a fire…… Continue Reading
A librarian for Virginia Tech’s Arlington center who also studies British royalty believes that Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered fondly by many, not only in the United Kingdom but also worldwide. Marlene Koenig notes that the 70-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II, who died at her home in Balmoral, Scotland today, included major social…… Continue Reading
The most decorated U.S. women’s cyclist of all time is in Roanoke promoting the area for cycling and the “Virginia’s Blue Ridge Twenty24 team.” WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 9-8 Olympian WRAP The post Most decorated women’s cyclist promotes VBR Twenty24 Team first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Valley Delegate Chris Head is presenting an early case for Republican efforts to overturn a state emissions law next year, one requiring Virginia to follow California’s vehicle emissions standards. The law states Virginia must comply with the Golden State’s recently-adopted plan to ban the sale of new gasoline-vehicles by 2035. Speaking Wednesday on the…… Continue Reading
Roanoke Fire-EMS crews are currently on the scene of a working fire on the 1500 block of Wise Ave SE. No word on possible injuries The post Roanoke City emergency crews responding to morning fire first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
From Roanoke County Fire and Rescue: At 5:15 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2022 units responded for a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Peters Creek Road and Williamson Road in the Hollins area. Upon arrival they found a 6000 gallon diesel tanker truck that had completely overturned. The driver has non-life-threatening injuries and…… Continue Reading