The Amtrak announcement was also the site of a protest against Salem Republican Congressman Morgan Griffith because of how he voted regarding 2020 election totals for two states. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 7-12 Griffith WRAP-WEB The post Protesters say Salem Congressman should resign first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism will be holding an all-day event at Explore Park this Saturday. It will feature free activities, educational opportunities, live music, and vendors. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more from the Park’s Coordinator: 7-11 AdventureSAT Wrap1-WEB The post Adventure Saturday back at Explore Park first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Roanoke Police Officers were conducting surveillance in the 4600 block of Plantation Road NE when they observed what appeared to be an active robbery taking place at a nearby business. At approximately 1:15 p.m., officers observed three men in masks, at least one of which was armed, exit a vehicle, run up to the door…… Continue Reading
Bedford County resident Randy Nesbitt Sr. spent 25-plus years in various federal prisons for a string of armed bank robberies he committed in Alexandria. Released last year, now he’s a prolific author. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more, “In Depth.” 7-11 In Depth-WEB The post From hard knocks to prolific author first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Five years after passenger rail service rolled back into Roanoke for the first time in decades a second Amtrak daily train was welcomed back around 1pm today by dignitaries, after originating in Washington DC. Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea was there to note the occasion – and the city’s long history as a railroad hub. More…… Continue Reading
All westbound lanes on Orange Avenue NE are closed due to a water main break. All westbound traffic is being diverted at Gus Nicks Boulevard. Road crews are on the scene making repairs; no word yet on when Orange Avenue westbound will be reopened. The post Orange Avenue NE westbound lanes closed first appeared on…… Continue Reading
That sand between your toes at the beach, in sandbags used for flood control and found in mixed-media art projects starts with finely-crushed glass. One of the finalists at this spring’s Gauntlet business competition in Vinton is turning discarded glass containers into an eco-friendly business. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the details: 7-1 EarthMagic Wrap#2 The…… Continue Reading
A member of one of the Roanoke Valley’s Sister City’s subcommittee has organized a benefit concert at Roanoke College this Sunday to aid Ukrainian Refugees. A world-renowned Ukrainian pianist will be performing. More details from WFIR’s Emma Thomas. 7-11 Ukraine Concert Wrap-WEB https://www.rvsci.us/2022/06/25/ukrainian-refugee-benefit-concert/ The post Ukraine benefit concert to take place this weekend at…… Continue Reading
New round-trip Amtrak routes will start Monday between Washington and two Virginia cities: Norfolk and Roanoke. The additions will bring to eight the number of state-funded round trips from the nation’s capital, The Washington Post reported Saturday. “We’re adding more options for people at the right time,” said Michael McLaughlin, chief operating officer at the…… Continue Reading
On July 9, 2022 at approximately 2:45 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 800 block of Queen Avenue NW. Responding officers located an adult male victim with what appeared to be a non-life threatening gunshot wound inside a residence in the…… Continue Reading