Republicans came closer to a Roanoke City victory than at any time since 2000, coming within several hundred votes of gaining a seat on Council. While disappointed with the outcome, they say the groundwork is now in place for future victories. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more: 11-09 Roanoke Republicans Wrap-WEB The post Roanoke GOP…… Continue Reading
The Democratic candidates for Roanoke City Council swept the election – with Joe Cobb gaining the most votes. WFIR’s Emma Thomas begins our 2022 Election Team Coverage with that story: 11-9 Rc Dems Wrap-WEB The post Roanoke City Dems sweep council elections first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
With the Republicans looking late last night as if they would reclaim the majority in the US House of Representatives, one local Congressman reelected in a landslide says the political landscape is due to change in Washington. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 11-9 Griffith Wrap#1 The post Griffith easily reelected; looks for a change…… Continue Reading
Press Release: The Salem Police Department is asking that anyone with information related to an incident that occurred in Downtown Salem last night to contact them immediately. Detectives are currently investigating a “shots fired” event that took place in the 200 Block of East Main Street at 10:12 p.m. on Monday, November 7. Griffin Newman,…… Continue Reading
Update: Griffin Newman, 25, was arrested Tuesday night in Salem at 8:11 p.m. without incident. He is currently being held without bond. Newman is charged with Shooting within the City limits, Reckless Handling of a Firearm, Eluding Police and Reckless Driving. On Monday night, he led police on a pursuit that resulted in two police vehicles being…… Continue Reading
CLICK HERE to see the latest election results for the November 8th, 2022 contest. The post Election results for all of Virginia as they come in first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The roadway is all clear after police vehicles blocked the right lane of Campbell Avenue near the corner of 5th Street investigating a car that appeared to have a gunshot through the side window or perhaps the window was smashed in by blunt force. WFIR has learned that the car attracted the attention of two…… Continue Reading
A retired Virginia Western history professor who then turned to writing historical fiction has released his sixth novel in a series. More from WFIR’s Emma Thomas: 11-07 Cali RWoods WRAP-WEB Hear an extended conversation with Jim Sargent about his new Mickey Mathews novel below: 11-8 Sargent Final-California Redwoods The post Local novelist returns with his…… Continue Reading
An election poll worker at the Peters Creek precinct says voters got some incorrect information in the mail on where to cast their ballot today. Its NOT at William Fleming High School on Ferncliff Avenue Northwest – but at the Fleming auxiliary gym on Ordway Drive – one street over. There are signs along Hershberger…… Continue Reading
The CEO of The Peacemakers organization in Roanoke – which along with other local agencies works to reduce gun violence – says they are branching out to Lynchburg. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 11-8 Hunter Wrap#1-WEB The post A community safety organization expands outside Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading