An independent member of city council — who is not running this November — is endorsing almost every candidate that is in this fall’s race except for the Democrats. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 9-26 Dems No WRAP-WEB Note: retiring Democratic City Council member Bill Bestpitch has also endorsed Preston Tyler. The post Moon-Reynolds endorses…… Continue Reading
The City of Salem broke ground today on a 27-million-dollar upgrade and renovations at the Moyer Sports Complex. New pickleball courts, a state-of-the-art playground and much-needed additional parking lots are all part of the Moyer upgrade. Salem officials say around 250,000 people annually attend events at the Moyer Sports Complex, where numerous Division 2 and 3…… Continue Reading
Friendship, a local senior living and healthcare provider, has announced a new acquisition that will expand its reach and offerings in the Valley. Friendship President and CEO, Joe Hoff, says that their longstanding management of the facility, now dubbed Friendship Salem Terrace, means that the transition will require minimal effort for maximum results. WFIR’s Emma…… Continue Reading
In a recent interview after the unveiling of an historic highway marker, a Virginia State Delegate talked plans to build a new history museum in Botetourt County. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 9-23 DelAustin WRAP1-WEB The post VA Delegate talks plans for new history museum in Fincastle first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
A documentary called “Sextortion – the Hidden Pandemic” has a free showing this Thursday night at the Grandin Theatre, followed by a panel discussion. Its a fast-growing crime and involves compromising photos sent online to someone who then uses them to extort money or even more-revealing photos. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with the husband and…… Continue Reading
Its less than one month away from opening night for the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs – fresh off a trip to the SPHL President’s Cup finals. There’s a new chairman for the team as well. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 9-26 McGinn Wrap#1 The post Dawgs new chairman hopes to share NHL experience with…… Continue Reading
After the unveiling of a Botetourt legend’s historic marker, one of Virginia’s State Delegates spoke about putting money into the County to get more out of one of its unused railroad beds. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more: 9-23 DelAustin WRAP2-WEB The post State Delegate gives details on project to bring outdoorsmen to Botetourt first appeared…… Continue Reading
McLEAN, Virginia (AP) — The CIA has revealed a model of Ayman al-Zawahri’s safe house, used to brief President Joe Biden about the al-Qaida leader’s whereabouts before the agency killed him in a drone strike in Afghanistan. Shortly after al-Zawahri’s death, White House officials released a photo showing Biden talking to CIA Director William Burns…… Continue Reading
CHARLOTESVILLE, Va. – The final two defendants in a four-man robbery team that threatened both an Albemarle County woman and a Charlottesville man at gunpoint pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court. Corey Raymont Kinney, 48, and Quincy “Boosie” Brock, 27, both of Charlottesville, pled guilty to one count each of brandishing and possessing a firearm…… Continue Reading
The Salem Fire & EMS Department responded to a structure fire at 423 9th Street Sunday morning at approximately 3:35 a.m. Four occupants were inside the building at the time, and all were able to escape without injury.The first units arrived within six minutes of receiving the call and found heavy fire and smoke coming…… Continue Reading