Second “Groceries Not Guns” coming June 25

Second “Groceries Not Guns” coming June 25

The Roanoke NAACP, Roanoke Quaker Meeting, Roanoke City Police Department, and Grant Writer Catherine Stromberg are teaming up to put on the second “Groceries Not Guns” event where members of the community can give away their guns in return for gift cards worth from 150 to 250 dollars to purchase groceries. Event organizers hope “Groceries…Continue Reading

Henry County drug bust doesn’t come easy

Henry County drug bust doesn’t come easy

(from Henry County Sheriff’s Office) On May 25 at 7:00 pm, deputies from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office went to 244 Grassy Creek Rd., Martinsville, VA, in an attempt to arrest Ronald Gene Edwards Jr.  (pictured) Mr. Edwards was wanted on felony drug indictments.  When deputies approached the residence, Edwards retreated into the home. Deputies…Continue Reading

At the Movies: Top Gun Maverick

At the Movies: Top Gun Maverick

Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University “At the Movies” … with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: the long-awaited sequel, “Top Gun-Maverick.” ATM 5-26-WEB The post At the Movies: Top Gun Maverick first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

NCAA women’s lacrosse championship in Salem this weekend

NCAA women’s lacrosse championship in Salem this weekend

Salem is set to host the NCAA women’s lacrosse championships for two divisions next year, but this weekend it’s already hosting a national championship for one. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post NCAA women’s lacrosse championship in Salem this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Salem hosts NCAA DIII softball championship

Salem hosts NCAA DIII softball championship

A university from inside the commonwealth has the best record in NCAA DIII softball–and its quest for a national championship swings into Salem this morning. WFIR’S Camden Lazenby has more. The post Salem hosts NCAA DIII softball championship first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

RCAHD offers hepatitis A vaccines to taqueria diners

RCAHD offers hepatitis A vaccines to taqueria diners

A virus that creates liver inflammation has already infected 50 more people this year than it normally does in an entire year in this area. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post RCAHD offers hepatitis A vaccines to taqueria diners first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading