This Friday, visitors to Roanoke’s Downtown Market Square may notice something unusual – a yellow school bus. As students prepare to head back to classes, a local school supply drive returns for its fourth year. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more: 8-8 ParkIt PM WRAP1-WEB If you can’t make it to the event, you can drop…… Continue Reading
Former Roanoke City councilman Robert Jeffrey Jr.’s temporary leave from jail on bond last week marked an unusual twist in his ongoing legal saga. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story. Jeffrey Jr. Free Voicers 8-8 The post Former councilman Robert Jeffrey Jr. released temporarily from jail first appeared on…… Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine voted in the Senate to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, historic legislation to reduce inflation, lower costs, and fight climate change: “This bill will lower the price of prescription drugs and healthcare, reduce the deficit, and invest in American energy to both address…… Continue Reading
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A nightclub shooting that wounded four people appears to be the last straw for officials in Norfolk. The Virginian-Pilot reports that city officials say they will ask businesses from nightclubs to coffee shops to explain why they deserve the “privilege” of operating in the city’s entertainment district. City Manager Chip Filer…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — State regulators on Friday approved an application from Dominion Energy Virginia to build an enormous offshore wind farm off the coast of Virginia Beach and recover the cost from ratepayers. No parties to the monthslong proceeding had opposed the approval of the project, which will help the utility boost the proportion…… Continue Reading
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A teen was sentenced Friday to 10 years behind bars for shooting and wounding two fellow students at a Virginia high school last year. A judge in Newport News, Christopher Papile, handed down a punishment that will include time in a juvenile detention center as well as state prison, The…… Continue Reading
Federal prosecutors are recommending an eight-year prison sentence for an off-duty Virginia police officer who was convicted by a jury of storming the U.S. Capitol to obstruct Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory. Former Rocky Mount Police Sgt. Thomas Robertson used his law enforcement training to block police officers who were trying…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: Roanoke, VA – Today, Saturday, August 6th Angels of Assisi and the Regional Center for Animals Care and Protection will hold an adoption event. Both organizations are overflowing with adoptable dogs and have no space to take in more animals. The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection is required to house all…… Continue Reading
More than 90 beagles rescued from a former Virginia breeding facility will soon begin new lives in Roanoke Valley homes; 30 more are expected to arrive by Friday evening. The shelter coordinating their care and coming adoptions says the region has been very helpful in making it possible. It starts with the financial contributions that…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Manager Bob Cowell has high hopes for the shared wet/dry lab space that will be established in downtown Roanoke, after an existing building is renovated. Live in studio this morning Cowell said the lab space will be a joint effort. Hear the complete conversation on that and other topics below: 8-5 Bob Cowell…… Continue Reading