The list of independent drug stores in the Roanoke Valley has shrunk yet again. The latest to close its doors is the Cundiff Drug Store in Vinton. Two generations of the Cundiff family have owned and operated the store since December of 1959, and part-owner Sam Cundiff says the big problem facing all drug stores,…… Continue Reading
A law passed two years ago will result in Virginia’s gas tax increasing on Friday. The tax is tied to the consumer price index, and that means this year, it will rise 7%, or about three cents a gallon. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones: New Laws Wrap-WEB The post Virginia gas tax to automatically rise…… Continue Reading
The head of the marijuana advocacy group Virginia NORML says cannabis legislation is implemented more effectively here than in Congress. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 6-28 Cannabis Candy WRAP The post Virginia cannabis advocates decry cannabis inaction first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: “I was happy. Then I got nervous!” That’s how Phyllis Caley of Roanoke described the moment she realized that the Virginia Lottery scratcher ticket in her hand was worth $500,000. It happened when she bought a 100X The Money ticket at One Stop Market, located at 4331 Williamson Road in Roanoke. She told Virginia Lottery officials…… Continue Reading
The Salem Fair, America’s largest free gate fair returns tomorrow with added security after a shooting disrupted last year’s festivities. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Salem Fair returns with added security first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A VDOT contractor has been hit and killed in an accident on Interstate-81. Virginia State Police say 54-year-old Matthew Frazier, of Clifton Forge, VA exited a piece of construction equipment just after 2:30am this morning while that equipment was loaded on a trailer when Frazier was struck by a tractor-trailer. Frazier was wearing a traffic…… Continue Reading
A tractor trailer crash this morning at mile marker 142 on I-81 in Roanoke County has caused all north lanes to be closed. All northbound traffic is being detoured onto Route 419 then onto Alt US-11 North/US-460 East then onto VA-117 then onto I-581 North, and back onto I-81. The post Tractor trailer crash on…… Continue Reading
Roanoke Valley Libraries are making a change that could save patrons a few extra dollars – the end of late fees. WFIR’s intern reporter Ethan Ellis has more: Library wrap-WEB The post Late on returning library books? That’s no longer a problem first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Chorda Pharma, a local pharmaceutical company looking to bring its first product, Capsadyn – an over the counter medication for chronic pain to market next year – has received an important grant from the Commonwealth Commercialization Fund. WFIR-WDNE for web The post Roanoke-based Chorda Pharma moves toward product release with grant first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Despite the Supreme Court of the United States returning the question of abortion to the states, U.S. Congressman Bob Good, a Republican from Virginia’s fifth district supports federal legislation that would implement the equal protection of the right to life to “preborn” humans. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Congressman Bob Good pushes Life…… Continue Reading