Filtration change results in discolored water

Filtration change results in discolored water

Some customers in Roanoke County might have noticed discolored water. It’s safe to drink, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. 8-2 Discolored Water WRAP The post Filtration change results in discolored water first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

National Night Out expanding in Roanoke

National Night Out expanding in Roanoke

National Night Out events will be held all over Roanoke tonight, and a new neighborhood will be joining the City’s festivities. The annual National Night Out campaign will have events all over Roanoke this evening, and this year Williamson road will be joining in. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more: 8-1 NNO WRAP1-WEB Click here for…Continue Reading

FloydFest winds up run at its current location

FloydFest winds up run at its current location

For the past two-decades plus – minus a hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic – FloydFest has delivered a mix of the familiar and the new in a variety of music genres. More from several of the performers at FloydFest 22 “Heartbeat” last week, with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 8-2 FF Folo Wrap#2 The post…Continue Reading

Prices at the pump expected to continue falling

Prices at the pump expected to continue falling

Roanokers are paying more than half a dollar less at the pump now than they were last month. An expert says he expects prices to continue to fall. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 8-1 GasPrices WRAP1-WEB   The post Prices at the pump expected to continue falling first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Signs against FloydFest moving to Check welcome ’22 goers

Signs against FloydFest moving to Check welcome ’22 goers

Concerns from Check residents have several concerns about FloydFest’s relocation next year. Some of those worried made their presence felt over the weekend at Floydfest 2022 as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. 7-29 Floydfest WRAP The post Signs against FloydFest moving to Check welcome ’22 goers first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Suspect in custody for killing brother, two dogs

Suspect in custody for killing brother, two dogs

UPDATE From Roanoke City Police: The victim in this case has been identified as John Q. Harris, 43 years of age from Asheville, NC. The Offender in this case has been identified as Lloyd A. Harris, 40 years of age from Roanoke, VA.  He has been charged with second degree murder and arrested.   The…Continue Reading

Resources to help Kentucky flood victims

Resources to help Kentucky flood victims

As parts of Kentucky continue to assess the damage from floods, Gov. Andy Beshear noted that a lot of flooding occurred in hilly and mountainous areas, making it more difficult and time-consuming for rescue crews to get to and look through the damage. If you’d like to donate to relief efforts we have several links…Continue Reading

Griffith says marijuana bill could demystify the drug

Griffith says marijuana bill could demystify the drug

A new marijuana bill is working its way through Congress, and an area congressman says its passage would help federal lawmakers deal with future marijuana-related decisions. Morgan Griffith says that federal scheduling of the drug has impeded research into its affects. More from WFIR’s Emma Thomas: 7-29 GriffithWeed WRAP1-WEB The post Griffith says marijuana bill…Continue Reading

Former Washington LB has tryout with NFC West team

Former Washington LB has tryout with NFC West team

Free agent linebacker Reuben Foster is hoping to kick-start his comeback after recovering from a major knee injury and has a workout today with the Seahawks. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Foster hasn’t played since 2018, but the former 49ers and Commanders linebacker has had several workouts. The post Former Washington LB has tryout with…Continue Reading

Jackpot run generates more than $30M for Va education

Jackpot run generates more than $30M for Va education

NEWS RELEASE: Although the jackpot-winning ticket in the July 29 Mega Millions drawing was not bought in Virginia, the Commonwealth benefitted from all the excitement. During the 29 drawings of the jackpot run that began in April and ended with Friday night’s drawing, sales of Mega Millions tickets in Virginia generated an estimated $30.2 million…Continue Reading