NEWS RELEASE: Although the jackpot-winning ticket in the July 29 Mega Millions drawing was not bought in Virginia, the Commonwealth benefitted from all the excitement. During the 29 drawings of the jackpot run that began in April and ended with Friday night’s drawing, sales of Mega Millions tickets in Virginia generated an estimated $30.2 million…… Continue Reading
Leland Mitchell, Franklin County Board of Supervisors member and Chairman of the Franklin County Broadband Authority passed away early this morning. Leland was the longest serving member of the current Board of Supervisors where this past January Mr. Mitchell began his fifth term. Mr. Mitchell was first elected to the Board of Supervisors representing the…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: On July 30, 2022 at approximately 1:40 PM, the City of Roanoke E-911 Center advised Roanoke Police Officers of a person with a Gun Shot Wound in the 800 block of Hershberger Rd NW. Once Officers arrived, they found an adult male inside of a residence with life threatening injuries. Roanoke Fire-EMS personnel…… Continue Reading
A guitarist and vocalist from Southwest Virginia is back in our area playing Floydfest. WFIR’s Ian Price has the story. 7-29 Floydfest WRAP The post Homegrown artist calls Floydfest “family reunion” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
HUBERT, N.C. (AP) — A Virginia man drove more than 300 miles to confront a 27-year-old man who he said dated his daughter, then fatally shot him in a fight, according to authorities in eastern North Carolina. The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office said emergency responders found Jared Musgrove suffering from two gunshot wounds at a…… Continue Reading
From Congressman Griffith’s Office: Friday, July 29, 2022 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting no on the assault weapons ban: “The assault weapons ban is an unconstitutional infringement on the rights of law-abiding gun owners. I will always stand up for the Second Amendment, so I voted no on this gun…… Continue Reading
The father of a slain WDBJ-7 journalist has created a political action committee to support candidates looking pass gun control and rein in big tech.WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story 7-29 Parker Pac Wrap-WEB The post Father of slain journalist creates PAC to combat gun violence and disinformation first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
The father of a slain WDBJ-7 journalist has created a political action committee to support candidates looking to pass gun control and rein in big tech.WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story 7-29 Parker Pac Wrap-WEB The post Father of slain journalist creates anti-gun violence and disinformation PAC first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Two Roanoke state lawmakers are among 27 legislators calling upon federal regulators to deny a request from Mountain Valley Pipeline to extend its certificate another four years. Delegate Sam Rasoul and Senator John Edwards say the pipeline has already caused immense harm and should not be allowed to continue. The current certificate expires in October…… Continue Reading
A water infrastructure bill is on its way to the White House for President Biden’s signature, and Senator Tim Kaine says that helping small Virginia communities was a priority. He says that he and Senator Warner were able to work in key provisions for those in the commonwealth. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 7-29 WRDA…… Continue Reading