A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a tractor trailer this morning on Route 460 West in Bedford County. The incident happened near Candy Lane near Magnolia drive. We will provide more details when they become available. The post Pedestrian dies after being hit by tractor trailer in Bedford County first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
(Latest update 4pm) Virginia State Police have confirmed the identity of the pedestrian in this morning’s fatal crash on Route 460 in Bedford County. Curtis Junior Martin, 72, Appomattox, Va. was identified as the pedestrian. Mr. Martin was wearing dark clothing and died at the scene. Updated information From Virginia State Police: The Virginia State Police…… Continue Reading
From Roanoke City Police Department – On June 5, 2022 at approximately 11:00 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a suspicious call regarding a person down in the 1700 block of Melrose Avenue NW. Responding officers located an unresponsive adult male lying on the ground in the area.…… Continue Reading
On Sunday June 5, 2022 deputies received a report of a missing adult. Friends and family had been unable to contact 44 year old Crystal Hannah of Elliston. During the course of the investigation the remains of Crystal Hannah were located in a wooded area in the 2600 block of Northfork Road in Elliston. After…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Tech baseball team moves on to the NCAA Super Regional – at home again this weekend after beating Columbia yesterday WPLY-MIN The post Hokies baseball squad is one rung away from Omaha first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A live simulated crash and mock trauma bay will be a part of a program next month from the state police that aims to teach teens to be safer drivers next month. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Registration open for teen traffic safety retreat first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Several thousand tri-athletes and their families were at the Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 Virginia’s Blue Ridge Triathlon yesterday. The course – and the valley – impressed some of the out-of-towners, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 6-6 Ironman Wrap#1-WEB The post IRONMAN course impresses out-of-towners who won the race first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
From Downtown Roanoke Inc : Downtown Putt Around is downtown Roanoke’s 9-hole mini-golf course. The course will pop up at different locations downtown and is a great opportunity for people of all ages to get out and have fun! Your next chance to play will be at Century Plaza starting June 23rd. June 23rd –…… Continue Reading
From Roanoke City Public Schools: A bird has flown into a transformer, causing a power outage at William Fleming High School. We are unsure when this will be corrected; therefore, there will be no school for William Fleming today. Thank you for your support of William Fleming High School and Roanoke City Public Schools. The…… Continue Reading
With new treatments to combat Alzheimer’s on the horizon, an associate dedicated to fighting the disease isn’t letting up. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. Information on how to host a Longest Day Fundraiser can be found here. The post Alzheimer’s Association sees hope in the pipeline first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading