Union Hall, Virginia (October 23rd, 2022) – On Saturday, October 22nd at approximately 12:30am, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a call for possible drowning in the 200 block of Winding Way Road in Union Hall, Virginia. The caller reported that an intoxicated individual had fallen off of a boat into the water…… Continue Reading
One of Virginia’s U.S. Senators has commented on how America predicted Russia would invade Ukraine – even when most of Europe didn’t think Russia would invade. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 10-21 Ukraine-Kaine WRAP-WEB The post Sen. says USA, Europe reached different intel conclusions first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, VA – Attorney General Jason Miyares [on Friday] issued a legal opinion, at the request of Governor Glenn Youngkin, regarding the recent decision by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to include the COVID-19 vaccine on the list of recommended immunizations for children. Miyares’ Attorney General Opinion clarifies that…… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, VA. – The Rail Yard Dawgs came alive in the second period on Friday night, rattling off three unanswered goals en route to a 4-2 Opening Night win over the Fayetteville Marksmen at Berglund Center. Mac Jansen, Nick DeVito, Josh Nenadal, and Travis Broughman scored for Roanoke. The announced paid crowd was almost 5000.…… Continue Reading
Lingering effects from the pandemic contributed to more than 3,500 students being chronically absent from Roanoke City Public Schools last year. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story. RCPS Absentee Rate WRAP 10-19-22 The post 27% of RCPS students were chronically absent last year, data shows first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Ahead of their opening game tonight against Fayetteville, WFIR spoke with the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs’ new Chairman about taking over the role from his father. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with his response: 10-21 McGinn WRAP1-WEB The post Former NHL player talks becoming Rail Yard Dawgs new chairman first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Perhaps its in the back of your mind as well – making a change from the corporate world into academia – becoming an educator. A retired Virginia Tech professor who did just that has some advice in his newly published book. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 10-21 Skripak Book Wrap#1 The post Corporate executive-turned-educator tells…… Continue Reading
Botetourt County’s Open Studios Event returns, allowing visitors into the workrooms of local artists and providing scenic views of the county in between each stop. Organizers say more than 16 local artists will be available in 8 locations to talk visitors through their artistic processes. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more: 10-20 OpenStudios WRAP2-WEB Click here…… Continue Reading
The West End Center will be hosting its Spooky Sprint 5k next weekend. Organizers say this years event will offer more for participants. Executive Director of the West End Center, Karen Pillis, says that the Spooky Sprint is a crucial source of funding. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 10-20 Spooky WRAP2-WEB Click here to register…… Continue Reading
Vinton Police Department responded last night to a Robbery on Jefferson Avenue that also involved an Armed Carjacking. The victim of the carjacking was unharmed. Suspects displayed a firearm and stole the victim’s vehicle, a 2009 Honda Accord, and fled the scene. They are described as two black males, wearing yellow and black hoodies; both…… Continue Reading