RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Federal officials have accused a company that runs a Virginia facility breeding dogs for research of violating animal welfare law and recently seized at least 145 beagles found to be in “acute distress,” according to a lawsuit filed Thursday. The Envigo RMS facility in Cumberland County has been under increasing scrutiny…… Continue Reading
The fate of a 200-year-old cottage in Roanoke’s Fishburn Park is up in the air — again. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story. Roanoke Cottage WRAP 5-19-WEB The post 200-year-old Roanoke cottage fate still undecided first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Vinton-area father is charged with killing his two-month-old baby child. The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office says 20-year-old Jordan Scheffler is jailed without bond. Officials say help was summoned this week to a home on Saunders Road, where responders found the infant not breathing. Efforts to resuscitate the baby were not successful. NEWS RELEASE: On…… Continue Reading
Its NCAA softball tournament time – Virginia Tech gets to host a regional in Blacksburg. Meanwhile the Liberty softball team opens today in the Durham regional against Georgia. WPLY-MIN The post Hokies, Flames open regional softball play today first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke County Police Chief Howard Hall says many of the public expressions regarding law enforcement in recent years continue to impact the department’s hiring efforts. Chief Howard Hall says in a typical year, attrition on the force would be about 10%, but in 2020, it was about double that. Hall says while COVID-related circumstances were…… Continue Reading
An area organization with a vision of fostering an ethical marketplace where buyers and sellers trust each other is alerting parents to potential scams. WFIR’S Camden Lazenby has more. The post Better Business Bureau warns parents about baby formula scams first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
For the first time since 2019, Local Colors, Roanoke’s popular multi-cultural free festival, is back tomorrow full-force at Elmwood Park. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 5-20 Local Colors Wrap#1-WEB The post Local Colors back at Elmwood Park tomorrow first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A play based on a book that’s required reading for many local students is being put on by a cast of volunteers. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Showtimers Community Theatre performs a book turned play this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
This morning, Freedom First Credit Union cut the ribbon on its new location in the Bonsack area of Roanoke County. The building used to be a SunTrust, but has since been revamped and renovated. The new Bonsack branch is the ninth for Freedom First Credit Union, making it one of the most visible financial institutions…… Continue Reading
Survival rates for cardiac arrests outside of a hospital have stayed the same for about the past 30 years, but a local non-profit is working to change that. WFIR’S Camden Lazenby has more. A list of the different classes and their locations can be found here Roanoke Area Sites: Cave Spring Masonic Lodge – 9am…… Continue Reading