Glenn Youngkin is discussing his plan to address learning losses of Virginia fourth- and eighth-grade students outlined in this year’s national reading and mathematics tests. WFIR’s Clark Palmer spoke to the Governor earlier today. 10-25 Youngkin Learn Wrap-WEB The post Youngkin: improving teacher pipeline key to reducing learning loss first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Ballet Theatre will combine scares and skill with their season-opening performance this weekend. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 10-25 Dracula WRAP2-WEB Click here to purchase your ticket The post Roanoke Ballet Theatre starts off the season with Dracula first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, Va.—Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a Georgia man from boarding his flight at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport with a handgun on Monday (Oct. 24). The .22 caliber gun was loaded with eight bullets. It marked the eighth gun detected by TSA at theRoanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport so far this year. This is the highest number of guns…… Continue Reading
Virginia education officials point to a surprising culprit to explain the Commonwealth’s NAEP results. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 10-24 NAEP WRAP2-WEB The post State officials dissect Virginia’s NAEP scores first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
We are not out of the woods yet when it comes to COVID-19 and with the colder months ahead there is concern about new, highly transmissable strains – especially with many still not boosted or even vaccinated. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 10-25 Variants Wrap#2 The post FBRI researcher says new COVID variants are sure…… Continue Reading
The Virginia State Police are asking for any information regarding the individual shown in the attached photographs. This individual is wanted for questioning in a Bedford County Fatal Hit and Run on Route 460, at 12:30 a.m. the morning of September 21, 2022. Description of the vehicle is a 2004-2007 BMW Series Wagon, with damage…… Continue Reading
Reading and math test scores are down for 4th and 8th graders across the nation with Virginia’s numbers now in-line with nationwide average. Governor Youngkin discussed those scores this morning, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports: 10-24 Gov Assessment WRAP The post Governor Youngkin on Virginia’s falling test scores first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
A local vineyard will become a music venue this weekend. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more details: 10-24 Savor WRAP1-WEB Click here to purchase your ticket The post Savor the Sound returns: Now at new venue first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
What to make statewide of a Wason Center at Christopher Newport University phone survey of likely voters? Again party preference shapes those opinions. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 10-24 Wason Wrap#2 The post Wason Center poll shows sharp differences on top issues first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
As Downtown Roanoke prepares to celebrate Dr. Pepper Day this afternoon, the President of Dr. Pepper Park talks why the date was chosen and the performance of the park in the last year. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 10-21 DrP Day WRAP2-WEB The post Dr. Pepper Park celebrates 10-2-4 in Downtown Roanoke…… Continue Reading