BRISTOL, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s first casino has opened for business in a temporary space inside a former Bristol shopping mall. The Bristol Casino will be open 24/7, offering 870 slots, 21 tables and a sportsbook. A line of customers wrapped around the building as they waited for Friday’s grand opening, WDBJ reported. “We had…… Continue Reading
From Roanoke County Police Department: On Friday July 8, 2022, a 2005 Toyota RAV-4 driven by Susan Snyder was traveling southbound in the 5800 block Plantation Rd in Roanoke County. Ms. Snyder crossed the double yellow line and struck a 2012 Chevy Equinox head on. Ms. Snyder was not wearing a seatbelt, and was pronounced…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A tipster who warned police in Richmond, Virginia, about a potential mass shooting on July 4 told police the man who was planning the attack has connections to a drug gang that operates in Mexico and the U.S., according to a search warrant affidavit. The tipster, who is described as a…… Continue Reading
(from Franklin County Sheriff’s Office) On Wednesday, July 6th at approximately 10:50 pm, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a report of a Breaking and Entering in progress at a building located at 14189 Franklin Street in Ferrum. This three-story building houses two businesses and apartments, on varying floors. Deputies arrived on scene…… Continue Reading
A newly created House of Delegates seat that includes western Roanoke County and parts of Montgomery County, will be on the ballot during next year’s General Assembly elections. Republican Chris Obenshain , who will look to win that seat: 7-8 Obenshain Interview-WEB A Republican running to represent a parts of Southwest Virginia in the…… Continue Reading
On July 7, 2022 at approximately 3:30 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a reported suicidal subject with a firearm in the 4600 block of Long Acre Drive NE. The caller advised the male subject was no longer on scene and had left in a vehicle. The description…… Continue Reading
The Rescue Mission of Roanoke can turn a $125,000 matching grant challenge into twice that amount if donors come through by the end of July – the same way they did last summer, and a number of its programs would benefit. WFIR’s Gene Marrano with that story: 7-8 Agape Program Wrap#2 hear the complete studio…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Department of Corrections is making it easier for crime victims to know what’s the status of prisoners who victimized them. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 7-7 Victim Tool WRAP-WEB To go to the NAVVI website click HERE The post Website allows victims to know status of specific Virginia inmates first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Close to 500,000 fawns are born each year across Virginia, and this is the time you may encounter them on or along roadways. Experts say the young deer don’t really get how to deal with moving vehicles — and neither do older ones. Many newborn fawns become victims of predators like coyotes, bobcats or bears,…… Continue Reading
UPDATE — ROADWAY NOW OPEN — HAZMAT ON SCENE CLEANING UP OIL ON THE SHOULDER******* East bound Challenger Ave at Valley Gateway Blvd is currently blocked due to a traffic crash. There is a detour in place but drivers can expect delays in the area. Additional information may be released as it becomes available…… Continue Reading