So who should get the new COVID booster shot that’s focused on the Omicron variants? Everyone over the age of 12 is eligible and should consider it says Dr. Cynthia Morrow with the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts. There are also two reported recent cases of West Nile Virus in the Vinton area; Morrow…… Continue Reading
Those who remember the days of neighborhood butchers – and other who have just heard about them – can now find one in South Roanoke on Crystal Spring Avenue. Yard Bull Meats cut the ribbon today. Co-owner Elliott Orwick says Yard Bull features regionally produced meats and “whole animal butchery.” Orwick says he and fellow co-owner…… Continue Reading
Two years since the last Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival the event will be making a comeback this weekend. Organizers say ticket sales indicate that the crowd will be coming from all over the nation. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 9-13 SML WRAP2-WEB Click here to purchase your ticket The post SML Wine Festival…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On September 12 at approximately 5:10 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified that a person with a gunshot wound had arrived at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital via personal vehicle. Officers responded to speak with the adult male victim, who had what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries. Details about this incident are limited.…… Continue Reading
From 2020 to 2021, Virginia saw a more than 50% increase in teen driver fatalities. In over 60% of those accidents, the teens were speeding or unrestrained. Now, a statewide teen driver safety initiative is kicking off in the hopes of creating a culture of safety among teen drivers. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story:…… Continue Reading
A Pennsylvania-based company that provides transportation, warehousing and delivery services is now operating a newly-opened facility in Roanoke. City officials joined top brass from A. Duie Pyle Monday afternoon to celebrate the opening of its Roanoke Center along Salem Turnpike NW, one of three new ones in Virginia as the company expands operations across the…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: Upon arriving at a home in Callands for possible abandoned pets on September 6, officers from Pittsylvania County Animal Control and the Sheriff’s Office discovered animals inside and outside the residence. The front door was open. In total, more than 80 animals were found at the home, including more than 60 dogs and 5 cats that…… Continue Reading
STATE POLICE MONDAY UPDATE: There is no danger to the public at this time. The motorcycle and the suspect are believed to have left Virginia. The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is assisting with the shooting. The shooting remains under investigation. PREVIOUS: VSP is looking for a green Harley Davidson motorcycle involved in this…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Sunday, (Sept 11) at 6:10 p.m. on Interstate 81, at the northbound 169-mile marker in Botetourt County. A 2008 Harley Davidson Motorcycle was traveling north on Interstate 81, when the motorcycle struck a…… Continue Reading
Organizers of Roanoke’s first Taco Festival say that the community’s support for the event was overwhelming, despite stormy weather. Taco Fest was put on as a fundraiser by Huddle Up Moms, a local organization that provides resources and support to local mothers. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more: 9-12 Taco WRAP-WEB The post Wet weather didn’t…… Continue Reading