A guitarist and vocalist from Southwest Virginia is back in our area playing Floydfest. WFIR’s Ian Price has the story. 7-29 Floydfest WRAP The post Homegrown artist calls Floydfest “family reunion” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
HUBERT, N.C. (AP) — A Virginia man drove more than 300 miles to confront a 27-year-old man who he said dated his daughter, then fatally shot him in a fight, according to authorities in eastern North Carolina. The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office said emergency responders found Jared Musgrove suffering from two gunshot wounds at a…… Continue Reading
From Congressman Griffith’s Office: Friday, July 29, 2022 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting no on the assault weapons ban: “The assault weapons ban is an unconstitutional infringement on the rights of law-abiding gun owners. I will always stand up for the Second Amendment, so I voted no on this gun…… Continue Reading
The father of a slain WDBJ-7 journalist has created a political action committee to support candidates looking pass gun control and rein in big tech.WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story 7-29 Parker Pac Wrap-WEB The post Father of slain journalist creates PAC to combat gun violence and disinformation first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
The father of a slain WDBJ-7 journalist has created a political action committee to support candidates looking to pass gun control and rein in big tech.WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story 7-29 Parker Pac Wrap-WEB The post Father of slain journalist creates anti-gun violence and disinformation PAC first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Two Roanoke state lawmakers are among 27 legislators calling upon federal regulators to deny a request from Mountain Valley Pipeline to extend its certificate another four years. Delegate Sam Rasoul and Senator John Edwards say the pipeline has already caused immense harm and should not be allowed to continue. The current certificate expires in October…… Continue Reading
A water infrastructure bill is on its way to the White House for President Biden’s signature, and Senator Tim Kaine says that helping small Virginia communities was a priority. He says that he and Senator Warner were able to work in key provisions for those in the commonwealth. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 7-29 WRDA…… Continue Reading
(JULY 29 UPDATE): — Roanoke Police have arrested the suspect, identified as Richard Quarles 26 years of age for the murder of Leeann Haun and charged him with second degree murder. There are no further updates available at this time and this remains an on-going investigation. (JULY 28 UPDATE): The victim in this incident has…… Continue Reading
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine says the “Inflation Reduction Act”, as supporters call it, will benefit Americans on many fronts, but Republicans say bill’s name is more than misleading. This is a smaller version of President Biden’s $4 trillion proposal, but it’s hardly small –more than $700 billion in proposed new federal spending. Senator Kaine says…… Continue Reading
As the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis confirms a second quarter of economic downturn, a Virginia senator cites job growth as a reason not to panic. Senator Mark Warner brushed off concerns this week that our current economic shortfall may build into a full-blown recession. He says that the measures the government is currently taking, like…… Continue Reading