Gun Locks available to families of RCPS students

Gun Locks available to families of RCPS students

A Roanoke City Councilman is using his position on a commission that seeks to reduce gun related violence to distribute a mechanism that helps guns be stored in a safe manner. WFIR’S Camden Lazenby has more. The post Gun Locks available to families of RCPS students first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Huddle Up Moms Women’s Resource Summit this Saturday

Huddle Up Moms Women’s Resource Summit this Saturday

Its called “Be Her Village – Navigating Motherhood Together” – the Huddle Up Mom’s Resource Summit returns this Saturday for a third year, at a new location. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 6-1 Huddle Wrap#2 See link to Resource Summit here The post Huddle Up Moms Women’s Resource Summit this Saturday first appeared on News/Talk…Continue Reading

Hiker who fell from McAfee Knob has died

Hiker who fell from McAfee Knob has died

(Roanoke County, VA – May 31, 2022) Roanoke County Fire and Rescue can now confirm that the hiker who fell from the summit of McAfee Knob on Sunday, May 29, 2022 did not survive his injuries from the fall. He died at the hospital on May 29, 2022. He is identified as Paul Classen, a…Continue Reading

Water levels may rise by several feet downstream of dams

Water levels may rise by several feet downstream of dams

Appalachian Power says water levels down river from Claytor and Leesville dams may rapidly rise if it’s called on to increase power generation at its hydroelectric plants. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Water levels may rise by several feet downstream of dams first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Local beer benefits Ukrainian brewery relief efforts

Local beer benefits Ukrainian brewery relief efforts

We’ve told you about a recent beer released in our area to benefit Ukraine. Details on where that money actually goes from WFIR’s Ian Price. 5-31 Dictator is a Bitch WRAP-WEB The post Local beer benefits Ukrainian brewery relief efforts first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

2 missing in Virginia after group went over James River dam

2 missing in Virginia after group went over James River dam

Officials in Virginia say two women are missing after a group of people in rafts and on paddleboards went over the Bosher Dam on the James River. WWBT-TV reports that 12 people were involved in the accident Monday afternoon. One of them managed to get out of the river and reach a nearby house for…Continue Reading

Virginia dentists dial back on opioids after wisdom tooth surgery

Virginia dentists dial back on opioids after wisdom tooth surgery

It’s one of the most common out-patient procedures for young adults – having wisdom teeth removed. But there is a risk associated with post-surgical pain – and the opioids that may be prescribed. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: 5-31 Dental Pain Wrap#2-WEB   The post Virginia dentists dial back on opioids after wisdom tooth…Continue Reading

Horror, comedy short films tonight at Grandin

Horror, comedy short films tonight at Grandin

You can support the arts and view several original short films produced by Roanoke’s finest young filmmakers tonight. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 5-27 Film Lab WRAP1 The post Horror, comedy short films tonight at Grandin first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Roanoke sees increase in “unclaimed” deaths in recent years

Roanoke sees increase in “unclaimed” deaths in recent years

Roanoke city officials say the number of “unclaimed” deaths, where family is unavailable or unwilling to pay for a funeral, has increased in recent years. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill explains how the city works with local funeral homes to make arrangements: 5-25 1k Covid Deaths wrap The post Roanoke sees…Continue Reading