(Richmond, VA) — Yesterday, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced the first presumed monkeypox case in a Virginia resident. The initial testing was completed at the Department of General Services Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services. VDH is awaiting confirmatory test results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The patient is an adult…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke NAACP, Roanoke Quaker Meeting, Roanoke City Police Department, and Grant Writer Catherine Stromberg are teaming up to put on the second “Groceries Not Guns” event where members of the community can give away their guns in return for gift cards worth from 150 to 250 dollars to purchase groceries. Event organizers hope “Groceries…… Continue Reading
(from Henry County Sheriff’s Office) On May 25 at 7:00 pm, deputies from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office went to 244 Grassy Creek Rd., Martinsville, VA, in an attempt to arrest Ronald Gene Edwards Jr. (pictured) Mr. Edwards was wanted on felony drug indictments. When deputies approached the residence, Edwards retreated into the home. Deputies…… Continue Reading
Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University “At the Movies” … with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: the long-awaited sequel, “Top Gun-Maverick.” ATM 5-26-WEB The post At the Movies: Top Gun Maverick first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A free tax clinic has helped area residents receive tens of thousands of dollars in back tax returns. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Total Action for Progress holding free back tax clinic first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Following the fatal school shooting in Texas ,Roanoke City’s Sheriff wants more resource officers stationed at schools across the district. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 5-26 Hash SRO Wrap-WEB The post Roanoke City Sheriff discusses need for more school resource officers first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Salem is set to host the NCAA women’s lacrosse championships for two divisions next year, but this weekend it’s already hosting a national championship for one. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post NCAA women’s lacrosse championship in Salem this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A university from inside the commonwealth has the best record in NCAA DIII softball–and its quest for a national championship swings into Salem this morning. WFIR’S Camden Lazenby has more. The post Salem hosts NCAA DIII softball championship first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Two years after the pandemic shut down the country, the area health districts have logged a grizzly milestone. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts record 1000 COVID-19 related deaths first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A virus that creates liver inflammation has already infected 50 more people this year than it normally does in an entire year in this area. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post RCAHD offers hepatitis A vaccines to taqueria diners first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading