A rise in the cost of coal, natural gas and purchased power over the past year will increase the rate ApCo customers will pay for electricity starting November 1. Appalachian Power said today energy market prices began to spike in 2021. Factors include supply and demand issues following the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and the ongoing…… Continue Reading
The Liberty Flames face a major test on the road at Wake Forest. UVA hopes to rebound against Old Dominion at home tomorrow – and Hokies head coach Brent Pry has an agenda for tomorrow’s home game vs. Wofford: WPLY-MIN The post Flames, Hoos, Hokies all play tomorrow first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Some of the world’s elite cyclocross racers will compete this weekend in Roanoke, in an event that showcases local efforts to build the region’s image as an important cycling destination. It’s the Virginia’s Blue Ridge Go Cross, tomorrow and Sunday at Fallon Park. Cyclocross features bike courses that include muddy stretches and various obstacles and…… Continue Reading
Local Republicans and Democrats are turning to money from special PACs for the first time in recent memory as the campaign season for Roanoke City Council heats up. In conjunction with The Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story: PAC Money WRAP 9-15-22 The post Local democratic and republican city council candidates utilize PAC…… Continue Reading
After 100 years of service and 15 years of vacancy, historic Fire Station One in downtown Roanoke on Church Avenue will open its doors once again as flagship retail gallery for local furniture manufacturer, “Txtur.” Txtur and Old School Partners will celebrate Fire Station One’s grand opening with an all-day open house next Friday, September…… Continue Reading
The32nd annual Henry Street Heritage Festival returns Saturday to Elmwood Park in downtown Roanoke, and in a change from the past, there is no admission charge for the afternoon hours between 1:00 and 5:00 pm. After that, you must pay to enter, and that includes the evening concert by SWV (Sisters with Voices) and Robin…… Continue Reading
The32nd annual Henry Street Heritage Festival returns Saturday to Elmwood Park in downtown Roanoke, and in a change from the past, there is no admission charge for the afternoon hours between 1:00 and 5:00 pm. After that, you must pay to enter, and that includes the evening concert by SWV (Sisters with Voices) and Robin…… Continue Reading
TSA NEWS RELEASE: ROANOKE, Va.—Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a Roanoke County man with a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag yesterday (Sept. 14), just one day after they caught a Pulaski County, Va., woman with a loaded gun in her carry-on bag. Wednesday’s catch of a loaded 9mm gun marks the seventh gun detected…… Continue Reading
State police say a motorcyclist they were pursuing died in a head-on crash with a truck late Tuesday night on US 29 between Lynchburg and Danville. Troopers say 37-year-old James Holley of Graham, North Carolina attempted to elude them by driving south in the northbound lanes when he collided with the semi. Police say they…… Continue Reading
At least one recent survey shows the percentage of those who list inflation as their main concern right now has dropped, but Republicans like incumbent 6th District Congressman Ben Cline says its still a winning issue at the ballot box. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 9-15 Cline Wrap#1-WEB Hear the full length conversation with Rep.…… Continue Reading