RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that he will donate his first-quarter salary to the Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program, an organization dedicated to helping law enforcement officers and first responders who have undergone traumatic critical incidents in the line of duty or in their personal lives. During his 2021 campaign, the Governor pledged…… Continue Reading
The first of three “sculptures” made from discarded plastic and other materials that Clean Valley Council volunteers picked up mostly along the Roanoke River was unveiled at Mill Mountain Zoo this morning. 4th graders at the Roanoke Academy for Math and Science created it. Clean Valley Council will hold its spring volunteer cleanup along the…… Continue Reading
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