A Wytheville resident who emigrated from Russia after the fall of the Iron Curtain and “perestroika” took hold has written her first novel. It’s a coming of age story that also offers a glimpse into the Russian mindset. More with the author of “The Orchard” in this “Longer Listen” segment, with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 5-4…… Continue Reading
Unprecedented rises in vehicle values mean without local government intervention, many owners face noticeably higher car tax bills this year. Roanoke County is among the localities working to avoid that, reducing its own car tax rates. The goal is to avoid an unexpected sticker shock when the personal property tax bills arrive. WFIR’s Evan Jones…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs lost in overtime tonight 3-2 to the Peoria Rivermen, which claimed the SPHL championship 3 games to 1. Roanoke led for most of the contest before Peoria tied it at 2-2 in the third period and then won it early in the first 15 minute overtime period, in front of…… Continue Reading
State Police say a deer caused a fatal head-on accident on US 221 involving a car and tractor trailer. It happened before sunrise Monday on in Carroll County. Troopers say after the deer struck the car’s passenger side, the vehicle crossed the road into the path of the oncoming semi. 46-year-old Randall Semones of Hillsville…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs staved off elimination by defeating Peoria 4-3 last night in Game 3 of the SPHL President’s Cup Final. The two teams battle again tonight at the Berglund Center. WPLY-MIN The post Stayin’ Alive: Dawgs win game 3 vs Peoria; back home tonight first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech Professor and WFIR Political Analyst Bob Denton says if the U.S. Supreme Court does indeed overturn Roe v. Wade, it will have significant implications for Virginia politics in the years just ahead. The draft opinion made public Monday suggests the court is poised to overturn the landmark case and would leave it up…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, VA – Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin released the following statement on reports of draft Supreme Court opinion: “I am in utter disbelief that the sacred confidentiality of the Supreme Court would be violated in this manner. Sadly, this leak was done in order to cause chaos and to put pressure on justices and elected officials. It’s…… Continue Reading
The “original party with a purpose” is back on the streets of Roanoke this weekend, and it’s expected to be the first of more than ten this summer, WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post First Fridays Is Back With Spanks At The End Of This Work Week first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Roanoke’s professional hockey team is playing its first ever championship home game tonight, WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post The Rail Yard Dawgs Face Championship Elimination At Home first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
HARRISONBURG, Va. – The final games of the 2022 James Madison softball season have been canceled, following the recent passing of sophomore catcher Lauren Bernett on Monday, April 25. “This was an extremely difficult decision and one that was not made lightly,” JMU Head Coach Loren LaPorte said. “We are so grateful for the support…… Continue Reading