A local wildlife conservation center will be releasing two Broadwing Hawks this afternoon. Ahead of the release, the center’s Director of Operations explains why wildlife conservation in the region is critical. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with that story: 9-9 Hawk WRAP-WEB The post Double hawk release highlights importance of wildlife rehab first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City’s Emergency Services recently launched an online survey to get feedback from residents who’ve called 911 in the past year. An Operations Specialist for the center says that information will be used to improve the services rendered to Roanoke residents. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: 9-9 Survey WRAP2-WEB Click here to take the survey…… Continue Reading
Its a little bit brighter – and more efficient – at the Roanoke Rescue Mission and at the Mission’s Donation Center these days. That’s due to Appalachian Power’s “Take-Charge-VA Small Business Direct Install Program”, which has covered 100 percent of the costs for new LED lighting at the Mission, where Kevin Berry (pictured at left…… Continue Reading
A former standout soccer player at Roanoke College is returning to lead the school’s new cycling team. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 9-9 RC Cylcing WRAP The post Roanoke College cycling team lead by familiar face first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
When Virginia Tech runs onto Worsham Field at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg tomorrow night on national TV – as they Hokies take on Boston College in the football home opener – the turf will look pristine. That’s not an accident – and Tech students are part of the reason, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 9-9…… Continue Reading
UPDATE: The tanker truck that overturned at Williamson and Peters Creek Roads early today has been removed after crews righted the rig and pumped out the fuel that remained inside. While the roadways there are open again, delays remain possible through tomorrow as crews continue the spill cleanup. PREVIOUS from Roanoke County Fire and Rescue:…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: Roanoke Fire-EMS is pleased to announce that Rebecca “Becky” Smith has been appointed to the position of Fire Marshal/Battalion Chief of Fire Prevention. Chief Smith has served Roanoke Fire-EMS for almost 19 years, beginning as a firefighter/EMT in 2003. In 2007, she became a certified fire investigator for the department, and a fire…… Continue Reading
A librarian for Virginia Tech’s Arlington center who also studies British royalty believes that Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered fondly by many, not only in the United Kingdom but also worldwide. Marlene Koenig notes that the 70-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II, who died at her home in Balmoral, Scotland today, included major social…… Continue Reading
The most decorated U.S. women’s cyclist of all time is in Roanoke promoting the area for cycling and the “Virginia’s Blue Ridge Twenty24 team.” WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 9-8 Olympian WRAP The post Most decorated women’s cyclist promotes VBR Twenty24 Team first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Valley Delegate Chris Head is presenting an early case for Republican efforts to overturn a state emissions law next year, one requiring Virginia to follow California’s vehicle emissions standards. The law states Virginia must comply with the Golden State’s recently-adopted plan to ban the sale of new gasoline-vehicles by 2035. Speaking Wednesday on the…… Continue Reading