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
Roanoke Fire-EMS crews are currently on the scene of a working fire on the 1500 block of Wise Ave SE. No word on possible injuries The post Roanoke City emergency crews responding to morning fire first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
From Roanoke County Fire and Rescue: At 5:15 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2022 units responded for a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Peters Creek Road and Williamson Road in the Hollins area. Upon arrival they found a 6000 gallon diesel tanker truck that had completely overturned. The driver has non-life-threatening injuries and…… Continue Reading
As Hollins University expands its partnerships providing teachers with necessary classes at no cost, Lorraine Lange – the Director of a number of Hollins’ Graduate education programs – talks about the project’s inception. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 9-7 Hollins WRAP1-WEB The post Hollins University’s new partnership combats teacher shortage first…… Continue Reading
The annual 9/11 Memorial stair climb will take place this weekend, and one Captain with Roanoke Fire and EMS says that the event combines a challenging physical feat with a symbolic message. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more: 9-7 Stairs WRAP1-WEB Click here to register for the event The post 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb returns this…… Continue Reading
After three different pedestrians were hit by cars — in different areas of our region — over the weekend have authorities giving tips to keep drivers and pedestrians safe. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 9-7 Pedestrian Safety WRAP-WEB The post Safety urged after three different pedestrian accidents first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
On Sunday, September 4, Roanoke Fire-EMS crews were dispatched to the 3500 block of Shenandoah Ave NW for reports of a fire shortly after midnight. Arriving units found smoke and flames showing from a residential structure. The fire was extinguished by responding personnel, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was determined…… Continue Reading
Our media partner WDBJ-7 is launching a new hour-long daytime show next Monday, September 12 at 3pm, “Here @ Home.” WDBJ-7 news anchor Kate Capadonno will host along with Natalie Faunce – the former longtime co-host for “Day Time Blue Ridge.” The third co-anchor is Channel 7 meteorologist Catherine Maxwell. Kate Capadonno and Natalie Faunce…… Continue Reading
Reports of a grand theft auto at a local Auto Zone. A listener tells WFIR News that while she was at the AutoZone at Orange Avenue and 10th Street in Roanoke today a woman’s car was stolen while an employee was checking the battery. We’ll have more details as they become available. The post Women’s…… Continue Reading
Reports of a grand theft auto at a local Advance Auto Parts. A listener tells WFIR News that while she was at the Advance Auto Parts at Orange Avenue and 10th Street in Roanoke today a woman’s car was stolen while an employee was checking the battery. We’ll have more details as they become available.…… Continue Reading