Roanoke Fire-EMS crews responded to a multi vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer at the intersection of Burrell Street and Orange Avenue. One person was pulled from a vehicle and transported to the hospital. No word on the extent of their injuries. The post One person hospitalized after multi vehicle crash in Northwest Roanoke first…… Continue Reading
A leaked draft from the US Supreme Court that would overturn Roe V. Wade after 50 years – the landmark decision that legalized abortion – has led to rallies on both sides of the issue – and some confusion. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 5-4 Abortion Wrap#1 The post Planned Parenthood regional official on the…… Continue Reading
The 1973 US Supreme Court decision that guaranteed constitutional protections of abortion rights, and its subsequent decision in 1992, maybe overturned this Summer. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. 5-5 Warner on SCOTUS Leak wrap 2 online The post US. Senator Mark Warner Reacts to SCOTUS Leak first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On May 4 at approximately 1:45 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 1200 block of Hanover Avenue NW. Responding officers located a male victim with what appeared to be a critical gunshot wound lying in the street.…… Continue Reading
(update) UPDATE: Roanoke Police have identified the victim of this incident as Ulysses K. Williams, 30 of Roanoke. There are no further updates available at this time. This remains an ongoing investigation. (previously from Roanoke PD) On May 4 at approximately 1:45 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of…… Continue Reading
Tuesday around 1 p.m. Roanoke County Police received a call about an abandoned pit bull with four puppies found along Crowell Gap Rd, near the Franklin County line. An officer retrieved the dogs and brought them to the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection (RCACP). It was discovered that earlier a male had been…… Continue Reading
Update: Brandon Alley, 33, of Callaway, has turned himself into Roanoke County Police and now faces five summonses for abandoning an animal. He was cooperative with police. The department would like to thank the media and citizens for their assistance. Mom and puppies are doing well and settling into their foster homes Previous: Tuesday…… Continue Reading
Students studying at an area community college are spending one of their days away from the classroom this weekend to help the community, WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Free Computer Tune-Up at NRCC Christiansburg This Weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Wytheville resident who emigrated from Russia after the fall of the Iron Curtain and “perestroika” took hold has written her first novel. It’s a coming of age story that also offers a glimpse into the Russian mindset. More with the author of “The Orchard” in this “Longer Listen” segment, with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 5-4…… Continue Reading
Unprecedented rises in vehicle values mean without local government intervention, many owners face noticeably higher car tax bills this year. Roanoke County is among the localities working to avoid that, reducing its own car tax rates. The goal is to avoid an unexpected sticker shock when the personal property tax bills arrive. WFIR’s Evan Jones…… Continue Reading