The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs staved off elimination by defeating Peoria 4-3 last night in Game 3 of the SPHL President’s Cup Final. The two teams battle again tonight at the Berglund Center. WPLY-MIN The post Stayin’ Alive: Dawgs win game 3 vs Peoria; back home tonight first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech Professor and WFIR Political Analyst Bob Denton says if the U.S. Supreme Court does indeed overturn Roe v. Wade, it will have significant implications for Virginia politics in the years just ahead. The draft opinion made public Monday suggests the court is poised to overturn the landmark case and would leave it up…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, VA – Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin released the following statement on reports of draft Supreme Court opinion: “I am in utter disbelief that the sacred confidentiality of the Supreme Court would be violated in this manner. Sadly, this leak was done in order to cause chaos and to put pressure on justices and elected officials. It’s…… Continue Reading
The “original party with a purpose” is back on the streets of Roanoke this weekend, and it’s expected to be the first of more than ten this summer, WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post First Fridays Is Back With Spanks At The End Of This Work Week first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Roanoke’s professional hockey team is playing its first ever championship home game tonight, WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post The Rail Yard Dawgs Face Championship Elimination At Home first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
HARRISONBURG, Va. – The final games of the 2022 James Madison softball season have been canceled, following the recent passing of sophomore catcher Lauren Bernett on Monday, April 25. “This was an extremely difficult decision and one that was not made lightly,” JMU Head Coach Loren LaPorte said. “We are so grateful for the support…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin issued a proclamation yesterday recognizing the contributions of Ryan Zimmerman to the Commonwealth. “The Commonwealth’s own Ryan Zimmerman is a baseball legend and trailblazer. I am thrilled to issue a proclamation designating Ryan Zimmerman Day in Virginia to commemorate his service to his community, UVA, Virginia and his skill…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke City PD) On May 1 at approximately 3:15 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 600 block of Westside Blvd NW. Responding officers located a large group of individuals in the area before locating the victim. The adult male…… Continue Reading
Sunday, May 1 — Roanoke County Police responded to a home invasion robbery in the 4100 block of Daugherty Rd (Glenvar area) at 7:00 a.m. A firearm was used and two adults were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspects are unknown at this time. Police do not believe there is any danger…… Continue Reading
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a settlement in a civil complaint against a Virginia county and the state’s retirement system over the employment rights of a Virginia Army National Guard soldier. His rights were guaranteed under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, according to a Justice Department…… Continue Reading