RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit twelve women brought last summer against Liberty University, accusing the Christian institution of mishandling cases of sexual assault and harassment. That’s according to court documents filed Wednesday. A notice of dismissal filed by the plaintiffs’ attorney, Jack Larkin, says the case has been…… Continue Reading
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) – Fairfax County officials have rebuffed a request from Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to establish a security perimeter around the neighborhoods of Supreme Court justices living in the county who have faced protests outside their homes. Youngkin, a Republican, made the request Wednesday in a letter to the county board of…… Continue Reading
As college commencements take place in our area, one Washington Commander was able to take part in celebrating his college degree thanks to his coach. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 5-13 Dotson Graduates WRAP-WEB The post New Commander takes Rivera’s advice for graduation first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Boones Mill, VA (May 13, 2022): On Tuesday, May 10th, 2022, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded to James River Equipment, located at 76 Taylors Road in Boones Mill in reference to a report of stolen items. The stolen items include a John Deere X390 riding lawnmower, a John Deere Gator HPX613, a John Deere…… Continue Reading
Starting Saturday, 10-digit local dialing comes to the Roanoke region. The 540 area code is almost out of numbers, so a new area code — 826 — will be added to the same geographic region later this year. That’s why dialing all 10 digits for any calls will now become necessary. WFIR’s Evan Jones has…… Continue Reading
The Budweiser Summer Series returns to Downtown Roanoke’s Elmwood Park with our second show announcement of the season. We’re excited to welcome Brett Eldredge on August 19th. General Admission tickets to see Brett Eldredge are $39 and go on sale May 20th at 10:00am through ticketing agent, Brown Paper Tickets. Full details and ticketing link can…… Continue Reading
A performance meant for an indoor theater has been adapted for an outdoor stage in downtown Roanoke this weekend. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. Find tickets to TIES here The post Southwest Virginia Ballets brings TIES to Elmwood Park first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Virginia State Police is investigating a felony hit and run which occurred on April 12, 2022, at 11:15 a.m. on Forest Road in Bedford County. The crash involved a 2010-2017 black Toyota Corolla with heavy front end damage to the bumper and the passenger side of the vehicle. The Toyota is believed to be…… Continue Reading
(from Virginia State Police) VSP received a call for reckless driving, and found the suspect vehicle southbound at mile marker 170, on Interstate 81. A pursuit began, and ended at the Troutville scales after the vehicle was disabled by stop sticks. Subject resisted arrest and is now in custody. He is being transported to RMH…… Continue Reading
The Virginia State Police received a complaint from a caller that a SUV pulling a trailer, traveling south, was driving recklessly on Interstate 81. The caller stated the SUV was traveling with red and blue flashing lights, coming from inside the vehicle. Troopers located the southbound SUV at mile marker 158 and attempted to stop the…… Continue Reading