A Roanoke College Poll of 648 Virginia residents statewide in late May finds Governor Youngkin’s approval rate up slightly to 53 percent from the previous quarterly survey, with President Biden’s approval rating down 4 points to 37 percent. Donald Trump’s favorability rating dropped to 34 percent among the Virginians surveyed; on the abortion issue 88 percent…… Continue Reading
An area college has announced the creation of a competitive men’s and women’s cycling program. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 6-3 Rc Cycling Wrap-WEB The post Roanoke College announces the creation of competitive cycling program. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Police say the gunshot victim this morning seems to have suffered a non-life-threatening injury. Officials say officers found the man in a parking lot in the 2800 block of Colonial Avenue SW. He was taken to the hospital. No suspects or details have been released. Posted at 7:45 am on 6/3/22: Roanoke City police…… Continue Reading
From Roanoke College – The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) at Roanoke College interviewed 648 adult residents of Virginia between May 15 and May 26 in a survey addressing topics such as the war in Ukraine, abortion, political anxiety and general feelings about current and former elected officials. The survey has a margin…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City police say one person was taken to the hospital after a shooting this morning in the 2800 block of Colonial Avenue SW. No information about a suspect or motive has been revealed. The post One person hospitalized after Southwest Roanoke shooting first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
From Roanoke City Public Schools: We are aware that information related to a potential threat toward Preston Park Elementary School on Wednesday, June 1, has been posted on social media this evening, June 2. As a result, misinformation about the potential threat and its handling has begun to circulate. School administration and law enforcement identified…… Continue Reading
FINCASTLE, VA – On May 31, 2022, at 4:25 P.M. a 32-year-old male inmate was found unresponsive in his cell from an apparent suicide attempt. The inmate was found by a deputy minutes after performing a previous security check. The deputy immediately called for emergency medical assistance and rendered life saving measures until Emergency Medical…… Continue Reading
From Berglund Center: The award winning super group ALABAMA has to postpone this weekend’s concerts originally scheduled for Friday, June 3 in Roanoke VA and Saturday, June 4 in Fayetteville, NC due to — Randy Owen, lead vocalist and co-founder of the group ALABAMA is mourning the loss of his mother, Martha Alice Teague Owen,…… Continue Reading
The USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships are descending upon Roanoke City and Botetourt County on June 29 through July 2. The races include time trials, long distance team races similar to the Tour de France, and street races called Criterium that can be compared to Formula One racing on bikes. There will be over…… Continue Reading
New dash-cam video sheds light on the moment Roanoke County Police shot and killed an 18-year-old boy who was carrying a BB gun in 2016. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story: Kionte Spencer WRAP 6-2 Two different views from police car dashcams below. Warning: some may find images disturbing.…… Continue Reading