A potent batch of opioid drugs circulating through the Roanoke region has led to an uptick in overdoses and deaths in recent weeks, according to advocates in the addiction field. In conjunction with the online news source, the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story.17 Drug Overdose WRAP 4-13-WEB The post Addiction alarm sounded…… Continue Reading
We’re finishing up our series this week on residents vying for a vacant seat on Roanoke City Council. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. 4-15 Priddy Wrap-WEB The post City council hopeful looks to address housing and public safety issues first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The last day in March marked Sam Roman’s two-year anniversary as Roanoke’s top cop. In conjunction with the online news source, the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill breaks down how he would describe the tumultuous past two years. Sam Roman WRAP 4-14-WEB The post Roanoke Police Chief reflects on his first two years first appeared…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND – In partnership with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Virginia Trucking Association, the Virginia State Police will be conducting Operation Safe Passage, a high-visibility, human trafficking prevention and public outreach initiative. The operation begins Monday, April 18, 2022, and continues through Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Virginia State Police Motor Carrier Safety Troopers will be…… Continue Reading
Mill Mountain Zoo is closing in on the $50,000 it wants to raise for renovating the “Zoo Choo,” small scale train that circles the mountaintop zoo. Education manager Bambi Godkin was live in studio this morning: she said they hope to have the Zoo Choo and the updated train tracks running again “soon.” Hear the…… Continue Reading
A hazardous materials incident this morning has led to evacuations in Bedford. The Bedford County Department of Fire and Rescue and Bedford Fire Department are on the scene of the incident at the Bedford Wastewater Treatment Plant on Orange Street in Bedford. Authorities say two chemicals were mixed, creating a large amount of chlorine gas.…… Continue Reading
A day-long event is shutting down roads throughout Roanoke tomorrow, but those who are participating say the Blue Ridge Marathon a bucket list event. There’s a half marathon and a 10K as well. WFIR’S Camden Lazenby has more. 4-15 BRM Wrap 2-WEB Road closure information The post America’s Toughest Road Marathon is tomorrow morning first…… Continue Reading
A volunteer-led effort called Roanoke Hidden Histories has raised almost 100-thousand dollars so far of the 160-thousand needed to produce a virtual documentary on African American History in Roanoke – including some of its more painful and troubling aspects – and create a sculpture honoring Henrietta Lacks. A virtual reality education tool will emphasize that…… Continue Reading
To what extent would you want your life prolonged if you had a terminal illness? Its a tough question for many individuals and their families, and the reason National Health Care Decision Day – which is tomorrow – was launched it 2008. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 4-15 Planning Wrap#2-WEB Click here for advance…… Continue Reading
UPDATE 4/15/22: Friends and family have posted on Facebook that 29-year-old Sheldon Stacey has passed away. Police have not released a statement yet. We’ll have more details when they become available. Update 2/18 3 pm: An update for the missing 29-year-old Roanoke County man we’ve been telling you about. A Facebook post says Sheldon Stacey…… Continue Reading