Today, the Town of Vinton held a ceremony to officially recognize the transfer of the ownership of the town’s public water distribution and treatment center and sanitary sewer collection system to the Western Virginia Water Authority on July first. The transition will take place in three phases beginning this month with the change gradually supplying…… Continue Reading
The Transportation Security Administration is preparing for an increase in travelers during the summer months and some current travelers might be rusty when it comes to the rules at the TSA security checkpoint. Some flyers are unaware or have forgotten there is a “3-1-1” rule on liquids, gels, and aerosols which can increase wait times. …… Continue Reading
The NCAA has released TV listings and times for Virginia Tech baseball’s Super Regional vs the Oklahoma Sooners in Blacksburg. 📆 Friday, June 10 ⏰ 3:00 PM ET 📺 ESPN2 📆 Saturday, June 11 ⏰ NOON ET 📺 ESPNU 📆 Sunday, June 12 (if necessary) ⏰ TBD 📺TBD The post VT Baseball’s Super Regional…… Continue Reading
The RAM House day shelter on Campbell Avenue has a newer van, courtesy of several local churches and a car dealership. Marketing director Tony Clark says the 2020 Dodge Ram van will be used to pick up supplies that feed around 150 people every day – and to shuttle guests to and from the Rescue…… Continue Reading
COVID-19 is still with us and 123 cases of hepatitis A have been diagnosed in the local health districts since September. Now – on a much smaller scale – Monkeypox is on the CDC’s radar, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 6-7 Monkeypox Wrap#1-WEB The post Monkeypox a minor object of concern – for now first…… Continue Reading
An organization that “fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community” is putting together a group to clean a local park next weekend. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. Click here to register to volunteer for the Day of Action. The post United Way’s Day of Action next week first…… Continue Reading
A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a tractor trailer this morning on Route 460 West in Bedford County. The incident happened near Candy Lane near Magnolia drive. We will provide more details when they become available. The post Pedestrian dies after being hit by tractor trailer in Bedford County first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
(Latest update 4pm) Virginia State Police have confirmed the identity of the pedestrian in this morning’s fatal crash on Route 460 in Bedford County. Curtis Junior Martin, 72, Appomattox, Va. was identified as the pedestrian. Mr. Martin was wearing dark clothing and died at the scene. Updated information From Virginia State Police: The Virginia State Police…… Continue Reading
From Roanoke City Police Department – On June 5, 2022 at approximately 11:00 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a suspicious call regarding a person down in the 1700 block of Melrose Avenue NW. Responding officers located an unresponsive adult male lying on the ground in the area.…… Continue Reading
On Sunday June 5, 2022 deputies received a report of a missing adult. Friends and family had been unable to contact 44 year old Crystal Hannah of Elliston. During the course of the investigation the remains of Crystal Hannah were located in a wooded area in the 2600 block of Northfork Road in Elliston. After…… Continue Reading