According to officials at Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport, this might be the only year they can hold the Runway 5k. With the story WFIR’s Caroline Moore: 4-6 Runway Race updates wrap #2-WEB Sign up for Runway 5K here The post Sign up soon to guarantee T-shirt, spot in Runway 5K at airport first appeared on…… Continue Reading
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month WFIR’s Ian Price caught up with a private non-profit that relies on donations to help local victims of sexual assault. 4-6 SARA WRAP The post Sexual assault victims non-profit faces increased demand first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
On Friday the Salem Red Sox open their 2022 Carolina League campaign against the rival Lynchburg Hillcats at Salem Memorial Ballpark. The Red Sox open their season with no COVID restrictions in place, unlike in 2021 when seating was limited. Blair Hoke is the team’s assistant General Manager and Vice President of Ticket Sales and…… Continue Reading
In large part as a response to industry demands in the region, Virginia Western Community College is adding a new 2-year major in the field of biotechnology. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with the Dean of that program yesterday: 4-6 VWCC Bio Wrap#2 The post VWCC adds Biotechnology major for 2023 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On April 4 at approximately 4:45 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital staff that an adult male with gunshot wounds had arrived at the hospital via personal transport. Officers immediately responded to the hospital to further the investigation. Officers were able to determine the shooting took place at…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke County PD) Just before 1:00 today an employee at Pinnacle Bank, in the 4000 block of Challenger Avenue (Bonsack area) called to report a robbery. Within 20 minutes, Roanoke County Police had the suspect in custody. An officer located the suspect vehicle on Orange Avenue and attempted to make a traffic stop. The suspect…… Continue Reading
At least one outlet claims the new allegations against the Washington Commanders could be a “death knell” for owner Dan Snyder. WFIR’ Ian Price has more. 4-5 Oversight Committee WRAP The post Congress to investigate new Washington Commanders allegations first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A ribbon cutting ceremony put on hold for two years is happening in Christiansburg today, even though the organization moved into the building before the start of the pandemic, WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. 4-4 Mountain Humane Wrap#1-WEB The post Mountain View Humane in NRV cuts the ribbon – finally first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Black Father Family, an initiative of United Way of Roanoke Valley, is launching multiple programs in the coming months, with help from partners like the Science Museum of Western Virginia. WFIR’s Caroline Moore has the story. 4-4 Black Father Families launch wrap #2-WEB The post Black Father Family initiative launching multiple programs first appeared…… Continue Reading
Its not fun to give up lunch hours and stand on the side of the road “screaming about your own company,” she said – but Alison Graham, a health reporter for the Roanoke Times and Vice-Chair of the Timesland News Guild was doing just that with colleagues today in downtown Roanoke , seeking what Guild…… Continue Reading