From heat and drought preparedness – also being ready for thunder and lightning this summer – Botetourt County Fire & EMS is encouraging everyone to practice “summer safety.” WFIR-WDNE The post Botetourt County Fire & EMS urging Summer Safety first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Virginia State Police) At 7:46 p.m. on Friday (May 27), Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 460 and Route 623 (Cascade Dr.). A 2012 Chevrolet Impala was traveling east on Route 460 when it attempted to make a left turn onto Route 623 (Cascade Dr.) and struck…… Continue Reading
UPDATE Roanoke isn’t the big easy but starting Friday it’ll be significantly easier to catch the summer sun while enjoying an alcoholic beverage in downtown Roanoke. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. Posted at 8:00 – DORA is coming to downtown Roanoke – that is, a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area that will allow patrons over 21…… Continue Reading
A Roanoke City Councilman is using his position on a commission that seeks to reduce gun related violence to distribute a mechanism that helps guns be stored in a safe manner. WFIR’S Camden Lazenby has more. The post Gun Locks available to families of RCPS students first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Its called “Be Her Village – Navigating Motherhood Together” – the Huddle Up Mom’s Resource Summit returns this Saturday for a third year, at a new location. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 6-1 Huddle Wrap#2 See link to Resource Summit here The post Huddle Up Moms Women’s Resource Summit this Saturday first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
(Roanoke County, VA – May 31, 2022) Roanoke County Fire and Rescue can now confirm that the hiker who fell from the summit of McAfee Knob on Sunday, May 29, 2022 did not survive his injuries from the fall. He died at the hospital on May 29, 2022. He is identified as Paul Classen, a…… Continue Reading
Appalachian Power says water levels down river from Claytor and Leesville dams may rapidly rise if it’s called on to increase power generation at its hydroelectric plants. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Water levels may rise by several feet downstream of Claytor and Leesville dams first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Appalachian Power says water levels down river from Claytor and Leesville dams may rapidly rise if it’s called on to increase power generation at its hydroelectric plants. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Water levels may rise by several feet downstream of dams first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
We’ve told you about a recent beer released in our area to benefit Ukraine. Details on where that money actually goes from WFIR’s Ian Price. 5-31 Dictator is a Bitch WRAP-WEB The post Local beer benefits Ukrainian brewery relief efforts first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Officials in Virginia say two women are missing after a group of people in rafts and on paddleboards went over the Bosher Dam on the James River. WWBT-TV reports that 12 people were involved in the accident Monday afternoon. One of them managed to get out of the river and reach a nearby house for…… Continue Reading