RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Bodycam videos, police reports and other materials connected to the city of Richmond’s aggressive response to protesters in June 2020 have been made public through the Library of Virginia. The database that went live recently is part of a legal settlement between the city and plaintiffs who say police used excessive force against…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A month after some members of Congress urged Google to limit the appearance of anti-abortion pregnancy centers in certain abortion-related search results, 17 Republican attorneys general are warning the company that doing so could invite investigations and possible legal action. “Suppressing pro-life and pro-mother voices at the urging of government officials would violate…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court Thursday upheld a ruling by a lower court that dismissed a lawsuit seeking to force members of the state’s Republican-controlled House of Delegates to face an unscheduled election this year. A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said a three-judge U.S. District Court…… Continue Reading
Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 25, 2022, lane closures will be in place in Downtown Vinton to allow crews to work on the D.R. Music building site. The northbound lane of S. Pollard St. will be closed between Jackson Ave. and Lee Ave. The eastbound lane of E. Lee Ave. will be closed…… Continue Reading
On Tuesday, July 19 at approximately 6:04PM, the Rocky Mount Police and Fire Departments, the Virginia State Police and Franklin County Public Safety units responded to the intersection of Old Franklin Turnpike (State Route 40) and Booker T. Washington Highway (State Route 122) for a report of a three vehicle collision, with injury, which had…… Continue Reading
On Tuesday, July 19 at approximately 6:04PM, the Rocky Mount Police and Fire Departments, the Virginia State Police and Franklin County Public Safety units responded to the intersection of Old Franklin Turnpike (State Route 40) and Booker T. Washington Highway (State Route 122) for a report of a three vehicle collision, with injury, which had…… Continue Reading
A few slots are still open for Monday’s “Foodiepreneur” event being held at the Vinton War Memorial. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details about the event: 7-22 Foodie WRAP1-WEB Click here to register for the event and learn more The post Foodiepreneur event meets Vinton War Memorial first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A few slots are still open for Monday’s “Foodiepreneur” event being held at the Vinton War Memorial. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details about the event: 7-22 Foodie WRAP1-WEB Click here to register for the event and learn more The post Foodiepreneur event meets at Vinton War Memorial first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Police are investigating after a person was found dead in Belmont Park – formerly Jackson Park – this morning around 4:30. We will provide updates when they become available. The post Person found dead in Southeast Roanoke park first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Update: On July 22, 2022 at approximately 04:21 AM, the City of Roanoke E-911 Center advised Roanoke Police Officers of a suspicious situation at Belmont Park. Upon arrival, Officers found an unresponsive female with injuries. Roanoke Fire-EMS personnel pronounced the woman deceased on scene. The victim’s identity will be released after next-of-kin is properly…… Continue Reading