The Virginia State Police received a complaint from a caller that a SUV pulling a trailer, traveling south, was driving recklessly on Interstate 81. The caller stated the SUV was traveling with red and blue flashing lights, coming from inside the vehicle. Troopers located the southbound SUV at mile marker 158 and attempted to stop the…… Continue Reading
A bill that would have granted women reproductive rights regardless of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade failed to move forward earlier this week. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Women’s Health Protection Act fails to advance in the U.S. Senate first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A county in the Roanoke Valley is asking for feedback from its residents on a plan that will affect the locality for the next couple of decades, WFIR’S Camden Lazenby has more. Take the survey here The post Botetourt officials seek input from residents on Envision Botetourt 2040 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
The Vinton Wine Festival has been replaced with a new event this Saturday IN the town. WFIR’s Ian Price has more on Vinton Palooza. 5-12 Palooza WRAP-WEB The post Wine festival no more, this Saturday its a palooza first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The “Experience Conference” is back in-person for 2022, a full-day conference at Hotel Roanoke on June 13, where attendees are invited to collaborate, socialize, learn and grow professionally. WFIR-AMNE Here’s a link for more info/registration Hear the complete in-studio with Taylor Johnson from the Roanoke Regional Partnership about Experience Conference and talent attraction below:…… Continue Reading
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for four people who burglarized a home in April. Authorities say it happened on Woodhaven Drive during the daylight hours of April 11th. Surveillance photos show four black men forcing their way into the home – one armed with a handgun. Investigators say the burglars stole guns from…… Continue Reading
Dr. Pepper Park has announced that the Blues Traveler concert previously scheduled for Thursday, May 12th , is being postponed to a later date. Unfortunately, due to illness, tomorrow night’s show is cancelled, and will be rescheduled for a later date. Hold on to your tickets and they will be honored for the rescheduled show.…… Continue Reading
Car culture is the driving force behind a fundraiser for mental health services later this month. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Car Show For Mental Health Services Postponed One Week first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Call it a real “Power Lunch” – more than 250 of the region’s top female leaders, professionals and philanthropists turned out for the 17th Annual Women’s Luncheon at the Taubman Museum of Art today. Regine Archer – matriarch of the Blue Ridge Beverage Company – received the Ann Fralin Award, which annually recognizes a local…… Continue Reading
The need to watch out for pedestrians is in the spotlight this month, but even more so after a pedestrian was hit yesterday in downtown Roanoke. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 5-11 Pedestrian WRAP-WEB The post Pedestrian safety tips, importance highlighted by accident first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading