A new marijuana bill is working its way through Congress, and an area congressman says its passage would help federal lawmakers deal with future marijuana-related decisions. Morgan Griffith says that federal scheduling of the drug has impeded research into its affects. More from WFIR’s Emma Thomas: 7-29 GriffithWeed WRAP1-WEB The post Griffith says marijuana bill…… Continue Reading
Free agent linebacker Reuben Foster is hoping to kick-start his comeback after recovering from a major knee injury and has a workout today with the Seahawks. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Foster hasn’t played since 2018, but the former 49ers and Commanders linebacker has had several workouts. The post Former Washington LB has tryout with…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: Although the jackpot-winning ticket in the July 29 Mega Millions drawing was not bought in Virginia, the Commonwealth benefitted from all the excitement. During the 29 drawings of the jackpot run that began in April and ended with Friday night’s drawing, sales of Mega Millions tickets in Virginia generated an estimated $30.2 million…… Continue Reading
Leland Mitchell, Franklin County Board of Supervisors member and Chairman of the Franklin County Broadband Authority passed away early this morning. Leland was the longest serving member of the current Board of Supervisors where this past January Mr. Mitchell began his fifth term. Mr. Mitchell was first elected to the Board of Supervisors representing the…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: On July 30, 2022 at approximately 1:40 PM, the City of Roanoke E-911 Center advised Roanoke Police Officers of a person with a Gun Shot Wound in the 800 block of Hershberger Rd NW. Once Officers arrived, they found an adult male inside of a residence with life threatening injuries. Roanoke Fire-EMS personnel…… Continue Reading
A guitarist and vocalist from Southwest Virginia is back in our area playing Floydfest. WFIR’s Ian Price has the story. 7-29 Floydfest WRAP The post Homegrown artist calls Floydfest “family reunion” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
HUBERT, N.C. (AP) — A Virginia man drove more than 300 miles to confront a 27-year-old man who he said dated his daughter, then fatally shot him in a fight, according to authorities in eastern North Carolina. The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office said emergency responders found Jared Musgrove suffering from two gunshot wounds at a…… Continue Reading
From Congressman Griffith’s Office: Friday, July 29, 2022 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting no on the assault weapons ban: “The assault weapons ban is an unconstitutional infringement on the rights of law-abiding gun owners. I will always stand up for the Second Amendment, so I voted no on this gun…… Continue Reading
The father of a slain WDBJ-7 journalist has created a political action committee to support candidates looking pass gun control and rein in big tech.WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story 7-29 Parker Pac Wrap-WEB The post Father of slain journalist creates PAC to combat gun violence and disinformation first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
The father of a slain WDBJ-7 journalist has created a political action committee to support candidates looking to pass gun control and rein in big tech.WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story 7-29 Parker Pac Wrap-WEB The post Father of slain journalist creates anti-gun violence and disinformation PAC first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading