(from Bedford County Sheriff’s office) On 8/29/22 at approximately 1100PM the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office received a call for a truck blocking the roadway and a possible disturbance on Planters Drive in the Huddleston area of Bedford County. When Deputies arrived in the area the suspect and vehicle had left the scene. While on scene,…… Continue Reading
It could be a grim reminder of the toll opioid addiction and overdose fatalities have played in Southwest Virginia – or a call to action. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports on “International Overdose Awareness Day” tomorrow: 8-30 OD Day Wrap#2 The post International Overdose Awareness Day event in Vinton tomorrow first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech’s newest well-being initiative aims to combat rising mental health struggles among college students. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 8-29 VT Initiatives WRAP2-WEB The post Virginia Tech announces new residential well being initiative first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
SALEM – The Troutville Rest Area located on southbound Interstate 81 near mile marker 158 in Botetourt County is expected reopen by the end of September. The rest area has been closed since May for work on a $4.9 million project to extend the ramps at the facility and was originally expected to reopen before Labor…… Continue Reading
Roanoke’s “Welcoming Week” will be kicking off with a 5k aimed at raising funds to support Roanoke’s refugee population. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: 8-29 R4R 5K WRAP1-WEB Click here to register for the race The post 5k to support refugees returning to Roanoke’s Welcoming Week program first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
One VA State Senator has voiced her concerns over ranked choice voting systems. She cites the system’s unfamiliarity as a chief concern. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more: 8-28 Chase Voting WRAP1-WEB The post VA State Senator voices concerns over ranked choice voting first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
When Roanoke native William Robertson died last year at age 88, he left behind a lasting legacy. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill explains why dozens of residents are asking that the former Roanoke Times building be named in his honor: Robertson Legacy WRAP 8-29 The post Roanoke residents advocate to name…… Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. was shot during an attempted robbery or carjacking, the NFL team said Sunday night. The 23-year-old former Alabama player was taken to a hospital with what the team called non-life-threatening injuries. The team said in a statement staff members were with Robinson at the…… Continue Reading
From Roanoke City Police: On August 28, 2022 at approximately 2:45 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 1900 block of 10th Street NW. Responding officers located an adult male with what appeared to be critical injuries in the parking lot…… Continue Reading
From Virginia State Police: Virginia State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Sunday, (Aug 28) at 10:39 a.m. on Interstate 81 southbound at the 135.5-mile marker in Roanoke County. A 2021 Kenworth tractor trailer was traveling south on Interstate 81, when the tractor trailer ran off…… Continue Reading