The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for four people who burglarized a home in April. Authorities say it happened on Woodhaven Drive during the daylight hours of April 11th. Surveillance photos show four black men forcing their way into the home – one armed with a handgun. Investigators say the burglars stole guns from…… Continue Reading
Dr. Pepper Park has announced that the Blues Traveler concert previously scheduled for Thursday, May 12th , is being postponed to a later date. Unfortunately, due to illness, tomorrow night’s show is cancelled, and will be rescheduled for a later date. Hold on to your tickets and they will be honored for the rescheduled show.…… Continue Reading
Car culture is the driving force behind a fundraiser for mental health services later this month. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Car Show For Mental Health Services Postponed One Week first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Call it a real “Power Lunch” – more than 250 of the region’s top female leaders, professionals and philanthropists turned out for the 17th Annual Women’s Luncheon at the Taubman Museum of Art today. Regine Archer – matriarch of the Blue Ridge Beverage Company – received the Ann Fralin Award, which annually recognizes a local…… Continue Reading
The need to watch out for pedestrians is in the spotlight this month, but even more so after a pedestrian was hit yesterday in downtown Roanoke. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 5-11 Pedestrian WRAP-WEB The post Pedestrian safety tips, importance highlighted by accident first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Roanoke agency that serves low-income mothers-to-be and parents of young children says it has been able to meet most of its clients’ needs for baby formula. The Child Health Investment Partnership, or CHIP, says disadvantaged families face greater challenges than more others to find formula during the nationwide shortage. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more:…… Continue Reading
This past Saturday was a very special day for the music director and conductor for the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra’s Music Director and conductor. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 5-1 Wiley Wrap#1-WEB The post RSO’s David Stewart Wiley celebrated for 25 years in Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia Capitol Police are investigating after a bullet pierced a window at the office of the Attorney General in downtown Richmond. News outlets report that police said officers were called to the Barbara Johns Building on Monday evening and found a small round hole at the top of the window. The Attorney General’s office says…… Continue Reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Workers at a Target store in Christiansburg, Virginia, filed paperwork Tuesday with federal labor regulators to hold a union election, joining a wave of union organizing at other retailers around the country. Workers at the store, which employs about 100, are seeing their pay not keeping pace with surging costs for…… Continue Reading
Sources tell WFIR News that a pedestrian was hit this evening near the intersection of 1st street and Campbell Avenue SW in downtown Roanoke. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital for treatment. The person’s condition is unknown. Police have not confirmed the incident. The post Intersection reopen after pedestrian hit downtown first appeared on…… Continue Reading