During his speech yesterday, Liberty University’s high-profile guest speaker drew comparisons between the Trump administration and the current one. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with that story: 9-14 Pence WRAP1-WEB The post Former VP Mike Pence draws comparisons between Trump and Biden administrations first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, Va.– A woman from Pulaski County was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented her from carrying her loaded handgun onto her flight on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The .380 caliber handgun was loaded with six bullets. A TSA officer who was staffing the checkpoint X-ray monitor spotted…… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, Va.– A woman from Pulaski County was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented her from carrying her loaded handgun onto her flight on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The .380 caliber handgun was loaded with six bullets. A TSA officer who was staffing the checkpoint X-ray monitor spotted…… Continue Reading
Franklin Road will be getting a facelift as new developments are announced. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports that one such project will bring more banking choices to Roanoke City: 9-14 Ridge View WRAP1-WEB The post Ridge View Bank announces HQ coming to Franklin Road first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Several local agencies will come together to unveil a historical marker commemorating the life of Norvel Lee – a little known local legend. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 9-13 Norvel WRAP1-WEB The post New historical marker memorializes the accomplishments of Norvel Lee first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Its first branch office isn’t even open yet but Ridge View Bank has announced plans for its new corporate headquarters as well, to be built at 3531 Franklin Road in Roanoke. Its the same parcel where the the now-closed Red Lobster and the public storage business next door – formerly a K-Mart – are also…… Continue Reading
A joint statement today from U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine about $135 million dollars in federal funding for Virginia as part of pending government funding bills for Fiscal Year 2023. Included is $2.5 million dollars to replace the Wiley Drive low water bridge on the Roanoke River Greenway. $2 million would fund a…… Continue Reading
A new building next door — and it’s all about health and wellness. WFIR’s Ian Price has that story. 9-13 LOA WRAP The post LOA celebrates new Health and Wellness Center first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
So who should get the new COVID booster shot that’s focused on the Omicron variants? Everyone over the age of 12 is eligible and should consider it says Dr. Cynthia Morrow with the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts. There are also two reported recent cases of West Nile Virus in the Vinton area; Morrow…… Continue Reading
Those who remember the days of neighborhood butchers – and other who have just heard about them – can now find one in South Roanoke on Crystal Spring Avenue. Yard Bull Meats cut the ribbon today. Co-owner Elliott Orwick says Yard Bull features regionally produced meats and “whole animal butchery.” Orwick says he and fellow co-owner…… Continue Reading