The grant writer behind the “Roanoke’s Groceries Not Guns” event says there’s a common factor other than a gun with mass shootings in the United States. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 6-2 Guns To Do WRAP The post Political parties debate common factor in mass shootings first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
More than 100 artists representing a wide variety of media will set up shop around the City Market Building and near the Taubman Museum of Art this weekend. The annual Sidewalk Art Show is back for a 64th year, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 6-2 Sidewalk Wrap#2 The post Taubman’s Sidewalk Art Show will draw…… Continue Reading
David Horton, the Mayor of Radford, says he’s running for reelection this November after being encouraged to continue his public service by citizens of the city. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Radford City Mayor announces reelection bid first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(ABC News) At least four people are dead and multiple people are injured following a shooting at the Natalie Building at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Wednesday, according to police. Police received a call of a man walking with a rifle near a medical office shortly before 5 p.m. local time. When police…… Continue Reading
From heat and drought preparedness – also being ready for thunder and lightning this summer – Botetourt County Fire & EMS is encouraging everyone to practice “summer safety.” WFIR-WDNE The post Botetourt County Fire & EMS urging Summer Safety first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Virginia State Police) At 7:46 p.m. on Friday (May 27), Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 460 and Route 623 (Cascade Dr.). A 2012 Chevrolet Impala was traveling east on Route 460 when it attempted to make a left turn onto Route 623 (Cascade Dr.) and struck…… Continue Reading
UPDATE Roanoke isn’t the big easy but starting Friday it’ll be significantly easier to catch the summer sun while enjoying an alcoholic beverage in downtown Roanoke. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. Posted at 8:00 – DORA is coming to downtown Roanoke – that is, a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area that will allow patrons over 21…… Continue Reading
A Roanoke City Councilman is using his position on a commission that seeks to reduce gun related violence to distribute a mechanism that helps guns be stored in a safe manner. WFIR’S Camden Lazenby has more. The post Gun Locks available to families of RCPS students first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Its called “Be Her Village – Navigating Motherhood Together” – the Huddle Up Mom’s Resource Summit returns this Saturday for a third year, at a new location. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 6-1 Huddle Wrap#2 See link to Resource Summit here The post Huddle Up Moms Women’s Resource Summit this Saturday first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
(Roanoke County, VA – May 31, 2022) Roanoke County Fire and Rescue can now confirm that the hiker who fell from the summit of McAfee Knob on Sunday, May 29, 2022 did not survive his injuries from the fall. He died at the hospital on May 29, 2022. He is identified as Paul Classen, a…… Continue Reading