Statement from JMU: Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of the loss of one of our student-athletes. Lauren Bernett was a high-achieving member of our softball team and a great ambassador of JMU and our athletics program. She was a key member of our 2021 Women’s College World Series team as a freshman catcher last…… Continue Reading
(update 4/27 3pm) Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson, in an update into the death investigation surrounding James Madison softball catcher Lauren Bernett, said in a statement today that the death is currently being classified as an apparent suicide. An official report from the medical examiner’s office is pending, Hutcheson said. JMU announced the passing of…… Continue Reading
Works of art – created in part from recycled materials stored in warehouses near Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges – will begin making appearance at the music venue in the next few weeks.”Insta-Jammin Rock Art” is coming to Dr Pepper Park says president Waynette Anderson. Recycled vinyl records and CD’s are among the materials…… Continue Reading
The Biden administration is receiving criticism from an area US Congressman who believes the President’s energy policy needs to change. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has details. 4-26 Griffith Oil Wrap-WEB The post Griffith believes Biden energy policy contributing to high gas prices first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Carolina Panthers are the first time that analysts believe could take a QB in the first round of Thursday’s NFL Draft at 6th overall. WFIR’s Ian Price has more from the team’s GM. 4-26 Panthers WRAP The post Carolina Panthers GM discusses approach to 2022 NFL Draft first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
(Roanoke, Virginia) Join the fun at Roanoke’s Freedom First Festival, with headliner Sugar Ray! Beyond sales of 10 million records, four top 10 songs, hundreds of millions of streams, and millions of tickets sold, Sugar Ray—co-founded by Mark McGrath [vocals] and Rodney Sheppard [lead guitar]—embody the endless summer of popular music and culture. How many…… Continue Reading
We’ve got three days left until the first round of the NFL Draft. It’s this week that possible selections become clearer, and WFIR’s Ian Price reports on what we know about the Washington Commanders picking 11th overall. 4-25 Commanders WRAP The post HC Rivera says team eyeing “10 guys” at pick 11 first appeared on…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND – Today, Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) and its agency of record, The Martin Agency, announced the launch of its new 2022 Flagship Campaign, “Virginia is for…,” an integrated paid advertising campaign spanning broadcast, out-of-home, digital, social media and search. “Virginia is for Lovers is an iconic and beloved tourism slogan, recognized around the world…… Continue Reading
On April 23, 2022 at approximately 11:00 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the900 block of Crescent Street NW. Responding officers located an adult male with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries inside of a vehicle in the area. Roanoke…… Continue Reading
Salem’s Brooks-Byrd Pharmacy has officially closed. In a statement, owners thanked residents for close to 100 years of patronage. Prescriptions records are available at all Walgreens locations. The post Salem’s Brooks-Byrd Pharmacy officially closed first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading