On 5/17/2022 the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2700 Block of Saunders Rd. in reference to an unresponsive 2-month-old. Despite all efforts by Deputies and EMS, the child was pronounced deceased on scene. The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of the Medical Examiner are reviewing the circumstances of the child’s death.…… Continue Reading
A brand new division of CNB Banking, one with a unique approach to managing and lending capital, is coming to Salem. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Ridge View Bank breaks ground in Salem first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
With bear cubs showing up, it might become important for you to know what to do – and not do – if you encounter one. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 5-18 Bear Cub WRAP The post What to do – and not do – if you encounter a bear cub first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
A non-profit organization that works to place Virginia children in foster homes says there has been a steep decline in the number of people looking to become foster parents – perhaps its even in a “crisis mode,” as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 5-17 Foster Wrap#1-WEB The post May is National Foster Care Month first appeared…… Continue Reading
According to the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts, there is no health threat to the public based on a case of hepatitis A diagnosed in Roanoke last week Luigi’s Gourmet Italian Restaurant on Brambleton Avenue. District director Dr. Cynthia Morrow confirmed that during a briefing this morning. Morrow also said most of the Hepatitis…… Continue Reading
The U.S. House Intelligence Committee is set to have its first public hearing on UFOs today. We heard about UFOs in years past from a current Virginia U.S. Senator, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. 5-17 Warner UFOs WRAP The post Revisiting previous UFO comments ahead of public hearing today first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
At the start of the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra season finale for its classical music series late last month, an original, 2-minute composition called “Ukraine Lives,” was played for the Berglund Center audience. David Stewart Wiley talks more about that with WFIR’s Gene Marrano, “In Depth.” 5-17 In Depth Ukraine Lives Hear the complete, 2 minute…… Continue Reading
A program that gets active-duty service members and their families into museums for free is starting at an area attraction this weekend. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post National D-Day Memorial holds ‘Pack the Convoy’ Supply Drive first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A conference, held in Roanoke, on the future of senior living says it’s going to explore the “infinite possibilities in finding longevity.” WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post SFCS hosts 37th Annual By Design conference first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A man from Bedford County, Va., was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented him from carrying two loaded handguns onto his flight on Sunday, May 15, at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Both were semi-automatic handguns, one loaded with six bullets and the other with seven bullets. A TSA officer who was staffing…… Continue Reading