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 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
(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
It could be a grim reminder of the toll opioid addiction and overdose fatalities have played in Southwest Virginia – or a call to action. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports on “International Overdose Awareness Day” tomorrow: 8-30 OD Day Wrap#2 The post International Overdose Awareness Day event in Vinton tomorrow first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech’s newest well-being initiative aims to combat rising mental health struggles among college students. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 8-29 VT Initiatives WRAP2-WEB The post Virginia Tech announces new residential well being initiative first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
SALEM – The Troutville Rest Area located on southbound Interstate 81 near mile marker 158 in Botetourt County is expected reopen by the end of September. The rest area has been closed since May for work on a $4.9 million project to extend the ramps at the facility and was originally expected to reopen before Labor…… Continue Reading
Roanoke’s “Welcoming Week” will be kicking off with a 5k aimed at raising funds to support Roanoke’s refugee population. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: 8-29 R4R 5K WRAP1-WEB Click here to register for the race The post 5k to support refugees returning to Roanoke’s Welcoming Week program first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
One VA State Senator has voiced her concerns over ranked choice voting systems. She cites the system’s unfamiliarity as a chief concern. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more: 8-28 Chase Voting WRAP1-WEB The post VA State Senator voices concerns over ranked choice voting first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
When Roanoke native William Robertson died last year at age 88, he left behind a lasting legacy. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill explains why dozens of residents are asking that the former Roanoke Times building be named in his honor: Robertson Legacy WRAP 8-29 The post Roanoke residents advocate to name…… Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. was shot during an attempted robbery or carjacking, the NFL team said Sunday night. The 23-year-old former Alabama player was taken to a hospital with what the team called non-life-threatening injuries. The team said in a statement staff members were with Robinson at the…… Continue Reading