New misdemeanor penalties for simple adult marijuana possession are currently set to go into law after amendments from Governor Youngkin, but cannabis legalization advocates tell WFIR’s Ian Price those measures will kill the legislation. 4-19 Weed Crimes WRAP The post Legislation could add class 1 and 2 marijuana misdemeanors first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech had theirs last Saturday, now Virginia holds its spring football game on Saturday to wrap up the early training session. Cavaliers defensive coordinator John Rudzinski: WPLY-MIN The post UVA defensive coordinator gearing up for Saturday’s spring game first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A regional healthcare provider based in Salem has announced a new CEO for its medical center, WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more: 4-19 Fabian Wrap#2-WEB HCA Virginia has named Alan Fabian, who was the chief executive officer of LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, to lead the LewisGale Regional Health System as market president and LewisGale Medical Center chief…… Continue Reading
For those that fondly recall “Roanoke Valley Gives” – the 24 hour fundraiser for local non-profits that brought in more than one million dollars just in 2021 – its successor arrives at midnight. WFIR’s Gene Marrano with more on “Give Roanoke”. 4-19 Give Roanoke Wrap#2 Click here to make a donation via Give Roanoke The…… Continue Reading
Investigators with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office along with Virginia State Police, Roanoke City Police Department and Roanoke County Police Department have been working a Narcotic related case involving Christopher Ross Kimberling of the Hardy/Roanoke/Salem area for the last several months. Kimberling is facing several drug and weapon related charges in Roanoke City, Roanoke County,…… Continue Reading
(FOX News) — A Wirtz, Virginia physician assistant is accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend for three days before violently murdering her husband in New York and fleeing the state, according to officials and a local report. Jacob L. Klein was arrested in Virginia late Friday and is in federal custody on a charge for unlawful…… Continue Reading
As many expected, former Roanoke City Council member Anita Price is back on the dais – to serve the remaining 9 months left on the term of ex-Council member Robert Jeffrey Jr. Price was sworn in today after Council voted on a resolution to choose her over the five other candidates who stepped forward. Price…… Continue Reading
TXTUR – spun off from a traditional furniture manufacturer in Vinton – will soon have a more visible gallery in the heart of downtown Roanoke on Church Avenue, maybe by late summer: WFIR-WDNE The post TXTUR looks forward to gallery space at old Fire Station #1 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Potential 9th District Republican Congressional candidate Kimberly Lowe went to a Federal Court in Richmond today, requesting it give power to the Virginia Department of Elections to intercede “when a party commits fraud to prevent ballot access.” Lowe tells WFIR she has enough valid signatures to run against Morgan Griffith in the June primary. The…… Continue Reading
A Roanoke animal shelter and adoption agency is organizing a large-scale pet health fair for this coming weekend. The goal is to help owners with limited resources provide proper medical care for their furry friends. Angels of Assisi will conduct the event Saturday from 10 until 2 at the Berglund Center. WFIR’s Evan Jones has…… Continue Reading