Alleghany, Va. – At the request of the Alleghany Sheriff’s Office, the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Salem Field Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday (June 9, 2022). Once the state police completes its investigation, the findings will be turned over to the Commonwealth’s Attorney for final review and adjudication.…… Continue Reading
Alleghany, Va. – At the request of the Alleghany Sheriff’s Office, the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Salem Field Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday (June 9, 2022). Once the state police completes its investigation, the findings will be turned over to the Commonwealth’s Attorney for final review and adjudication.…… Continue Reading
There’s a block party along Crystal Spring Avenue this weekend to celebrate the tenth anniversary of a fine-dining staple, and the opening of a new savory venture. WFIR’S Camden Lazenby has more. The post Party for River and Rail this Sunday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
For many their mental health has been battered over the past two-plus years by COVID-19. Carilion Clinic Health Care workers were offered some relief last year via the “Healing the Essential Soul” series – it returns this year and now the public is welcome. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 6-10 Healing Wrap#2 Each event offers…… Continue Reading
A group of private citizens including Bojangles franchise owner Stan Seymour will get their day in court after the Virginia Supreme Court ruled today they do have standing to sue Roanoke County and the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke. At the heart of the issue is an easement shared by neighbors and the Wildlife…… Continue Reading
Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University “At the Movies” … with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: “Jurassic World – Dominion.” 6-9 ATM for web The post At the Movies: Jurassic World Dominion first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Virginia Senator is worried Americans are being price gouged at the gas pump. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Warner weighs in on gas prices first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On June 9 at approximately 12:00 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 700 block of Hunt Avenue NW. Responding officers located an adult male with what appeared to be a critical gunshot wound in a parking lot…… Continue Reading
A unique T-shirt that can’t be bought is being offered to volunteers who spend time cleaning the Roanoke River or its tributaries. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. Click here for more information on the Protect the Blueway program. The post Trash for t-shirt program starts this Saturday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Two high-ranking Roanoke police officials have retired in recent months at a time when the department is facing civil lawsuits from two police officers who worked as lieutenants. In conjunction with The Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story. Police Lawsuit WRAP 6-9 The post RPD faces civil lawsuits from two of its lieutenants…… Continue Reading