It’s one of the most common out-patient procedures for young adults – having wisdom teeth removed. But there is a risk associated with post-surgical pain – and the opioids that may be prescribed. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: 5-31 Dental Pain Wrap#2-WEB The post Virginia dentists dial back on opioids after wisdom tooth…… Continue Reading
You can support the arts and view several original short films produced by Roanoke’s finest young filmmakers tonight. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 5-27 Film Lab WRAP1 The post Horror, comedy short films tonight at Grandin first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke city officials say the number of “unclaimed” deaths, where family is unavailable or unwilling to pay for a funeral, has increased in recent years. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill explains how the city works with local funeral homes to make arrangements: 5-25 1k Covid Deaths wrap The post Roanoke sees…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On May 29, 2022 at approximately 2:00 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of an unresponsive person near the intersection of 13th Street NE and Baldwin Avenue NE. Responding officers located an adult male lying partially in the roadway with what appeared to be critical gunshot…… Continue Reading
The post season run is over for the Virginia Tech softball team after a 12-0 loss to Florida yesterday, giving the Gators the NCAA super regional title over Tech in Blacksburg. WPLY-MIN The post Tech softball squad bows out in Super Regional first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) – A jury found a Virginia man guilty on Friday of strangling his ex-girlfriend almost four years in front of the couple’s young toddlers. The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk reports Lamont Johnson was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Bellamy Gamboa in July 2018. The jury also convicted Johnson…… Continue Reading
An area meteorology professor is encouraging people to be prepared for the impending Atlantic hurricane season, one that is expected to produce more storms than normal. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Virginia Tech professor warns area isn’t immune to hurricane risks first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(Roanoke County, VA) – On Saturday, May 28, 2022, at approximately 1:43 pm the Roanoke County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call about a house fire where the homeowner had been assaulted in the 4000 block of Brookridge Road. Roanoke County Fire & Rescue and Roanoke County Police responded to the scene. Upon arrival,…… Continue Reading
(Roanoke County, VA—May 29, 2022) Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at 6:00a.m. on Sunday, May 29, 2022 to the McAfee Knob summit in the Masons Cove area of Roanoke County for the report of a male in his 20’s who had fallen from the top of the mountain. The subject fell approximately 50 ft.…… Continue Reading
An organization that maintains more than 1000 drinking water pipes is using methane from the wastewater treatment process to create commercials quality natural gas. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Western Virginia Water Authority begins construction on renewable gas project first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading