The US Department of Justice has awarded $550,000 in grants to three organizations in Roanoke, targeted towards addressing gun violence and its aftermath. Carilion Clinic will receive $200,000 to assist gun violence survivors once they are discharged from the hospital. Meanwhile TAP President and CEO Annette Lewis says $200,000 allocated to that non-profit will help…… Continue Reading
An area university is sending student volunteers to help aid relief efforts in eastern KY and help students see the impact they can make in the world. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more: 9-1 Uni Aid WRAP2-WEB Click here to contribute to LU Serve Now disaster relief The post Liberty University one of two colleges…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech and Liberty University are both sending student volunteers to aid the recovery efforts in eastern KY. A Tech official says the trip will teach her students valuable lessons about empowerment and mutual aid. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 9-1 Uni Aid WRAP1-WEB Click here to contribute to the Holler to Holler Fundraiser …… Continue Reading
Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University “At the Movies” … with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: based on the best-selling novel, “Where the Crawdads Sing”: 9-1 ATM-WEB The post At the Movies: Where the Crawdads Sing first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia’s attorney general is pushing back against California’s environmental policy that directly impacts the Commonwealth. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 9-1 Miyares Cali Wrap-WEB The post AG Miyares blasts new California environmental rules first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Its an official launch today for the newly-branded “Drive Sober or get Pulled Over” campaign that puts the focus on drunk driving prevention from labor Day weekend through the New Year’s holiday. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: 9-1 Drive Sober Wrap#2 The post New name but same focus on drunk driving prevention first appeared…… Continue Reading
A section of Northwest Roanoke has one of the highest incarceration rates in Virginia, according to a Roanoke Rambler analysis of new data. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story. Northwest Incarcation WRAP 9-1 The post Data shows northwest Roanoke has second highest incarceration rate in Virginia first appeared on…… Continue Reading
Two junior athletes from Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY24 will represent the USA in an upcoming international cycling championship. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 8-31 VBR Cyclists WRAP1-WEB The post VBR TWENTY24 athletes selected to represent the USA first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
In the interest of enhancing existing security measures, Salem Civic Center officials announced today that they are implementing a new clear bag security policy beginning on Saturday, September 17 (the Gary Allen concert). The new policy is designed to regulate the size and types of bags that may be carried into the venue for all…… Continue Reading
Many older, low-income adults in Virginia struggle to pay for medicine, food, and rent – and they may be unaware of the many programs that are available to help them. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 8-31 Senior WRAP Click HERE to check your benefits and see if there are any you are missing out on.…… Continue Reading