One of the efforts to help Ukrainians impacted by the Russian invasion is led by an organization based about an hour away from Roanoke, one with plenty of experience with disaster relief, but rarely anything like this. Gleaning for the World is headquartered near Lynchburg, working directly with faith-based organizations in the U.S. and abroad…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Council passed a resolution unanimously late this afternoon that condemned the attack by Russia “in the strongest possible terms,” and supported the Ukrainian people. It also expressed continuing support for the Sister Cities program that includes Pskov and 6 other cities. Council member Bill Bestpitch, also a Sister Cities board member, called Lea’s…… Continue Reading
UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) has arrested the suspect in a homicide that took place in the 1100-block of 15th Street yesterday afternoon after a barricade lasting nearly six hours. Shortly after 5 a.m. today, the LPD received a call that Keri Leon Sharpe was located in a house in…… Continue Reading
Virginia lawmakers close to completing action on this year’s proposed legislation, and in some cases, they are using a time-honored way of killing some bills without forcing members to go on record — including a proposal that would allow more military service members and their families to vote in Virginia. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones:…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Tech men’s basketball team will probably have to make a deep run in the ACC tournament to make March Madness after a season-ending loss to Clemson on Saturday. Better luck for UVA, which beat Louisville in its season finale. Liberty and the Tech women also lost. WPLY-MIN The post College basketball wrap…… Continue Reading
There are bigger venues for live music in the region and some smaller – like local restaurants and brewpubs – but The Spot on Kirk is mounting a new marketing campaign to remind people of its niche in the live music scene. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 3-7 The Spot Wrap#2-WEB The post The Spot…… Continue Reading
When Roanoke City Council meets later today, members are expected to consider Governor Youngkin’s call to sever the sister cities tie with Pskov, Russia. But some key Council members question the value of such a move, and another possible outcome is a resolution supporting the people of Ukraine and condemning Russia’s invasion. More from WFIR’s…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred in the 1100-block of 15th Street this afternoon. On March 6, 2022 at 5:10 p.m., officers responded to the 1100-block of 15th Street for report of man who had been shot. The LPD and Lynchburg Fire Department arrived and…… Continue Reading
STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE: Catawba Hospital received a phone call from an unknown, male caller shortly before 1:00 p.m. this afternoon. The caller stated that a bomb had been placed in one of the buildings on the hospital grounds. At the request of Catawba Hospital, the Virginia State Police, Bureau of Field Operations and the Bureau…… Continue Reading
Sunday, March 6 2:00 p.m. Where: Salem’s World War I Memorial (at traffic triangle with cannon across from Oakey’s Funeral Home) on the corner of College Avenue and Roanoke Boulevard. SWVA citizens offer how the Ukraine War could have been avoided and how to stop it now. Demand immediate cease-fire. Pushback on the Mainstream Press parroting US.…… Continue Reading