Its an official launch today for the newly-branded “Drive Sober or get Pulled Over” campaign that puts the focus on drunk driving prevention from labor Day weekend through the New Year’s holiday. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: 9-1 Drive Sober Wrap#2 The post New name but same focus on drunk driving prevention first appeared…… Continue Reading
Data shows northwest Roanoke has second highest incarceration rate in Virginia
A section of Northwest Roanoke has one of the highest incarceration rates in Virginia, according to a Roanoke Rambler analysis of new data. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story. Northwest Incarcation WRAP 9-1 The post Data shows northwest Roanoke has second highest incarceration rate in Virginia first appeared on…… Continue Reading
VBR TWENTY24 athletes selected to represent the USA
Two junior athletes from Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY24 will represent the USA in an upcoming international cycling championship. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 8-31 VBR Cyclists WRAP1-WEB The post VBR TWENTY24 athletes selected to represent the USA first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
New clear bag policy coming at Salem Civic Center
In the interest of enhancing existing security measures, Salem Civic Center officials announced today that they are implementing a new clear bag security policy beginning on Saturday, September 17 (the Gary Allen concert). The new policy is designed to regulate the size and types of bags that may be carried into the venue for all…… Continue Reading
Older Virginians might be missing out on eligible benefits
Many older, low-income adults in Virginia struggle to pay for medicine, food, and rent – and they may be unaware of the many programs that are available to help them. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 8-31 Senior WRAP Click HERE to check your benefits and see if there are any you are missing out on.…… Continue Reading
Overdose number above average locally
This is “International Overdose Awareness Day,” which we first told you about yesterday. Now WFIR’s Gene Marrano has a follow up – and some grim numbers – from a local health district director: 8-31 Morrow Wrap#1 The post Overdose number above average locally first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Latest RC Poll on the Governor, Supreme Court, Ukraine etc.
The latest Roanoke College Poll conducted this month takes a look at how Virginians feel about the Governor, the war in Ukraine and abortion. More from WFIR’s Taylor Sherill: 8-31 RC Poll Wrap#1-WEB The post Latest RC Poll on the Governor, Supreme Court, Ukraine etc. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Avoid Bent Mountain Road/US 221
Update 4:05 Roanoke County Police, Fire, and Rescue are on scene in the 8200 block of Bent Mountain Road, for a single vehicle crash involving a vehicle that went off the road and down a steep embankment. Bent Mountain Road will be closed in both directions between Moonlight Lane and Strawberry Lane. At this time,…… Continue Reading
Donations to support mental health accepted by celebrity waiters
Donations are in demand ahead of a VIP dinner this week with local “celebrity” waiters. It’s all to support mental health services for families and individuals as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. 8-30 Celebrity Waiter WRAP To donate to Family Service of the Roanoke Valley click HERE The post Donations to support mental health accepted by…… Continue Reading
Bedford County pursuit ends without incident
(from Bedford County Sheriff’s office) On 8/29/22 at approximately 1100PM the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office received a call for a truck blocking the roadway and a possible disturbance on Planters Drive in the Huddleston area of Bedford County. When Deputies arrived in the area the suspect and vehicle had left the scene. While on scene,…… Continue Reading