A Roanoke Circuit Court jury has awarded a former Appalachian Power line worker 2.3 million dollars in lost wages and other damages, after he claimed he was terminated by ApCo for expressing concerns about unsafe working conditions. That’s according to the Roanoke Times. Ocal “Bubba” Smith worked for ApCo for 17 years; the power company…… Continue Reading
PEORIA, IL. – The Rail Yard Dawgs dug an early hole for themselves and never recovered, losing 7-3 to the Peoria Rivermen in Game Two of the President’s Cup Final on Friday night. Nick Ford, Brady Heppner, and Travis Broughman scored for Roanoke, and Peoria leads the best-of-five series 2-0. The Dawgs allowed three rebound…… Continue Reading
PEORIA, IL. – The Rail Yard Dawgs dug an early hole for themselves and never recovered, losing 7-3 to the Peoria Rivermen in Game Two of the President’s Cup Final on Friday night. Nick Ford, Brady Heppner, and Travis Broughman scored for Roanoke, and Peoria leads the best-of-five series 2-0. The Dawgs allowed three rebound…… Continue Reading
The Tennessee Titans traded up to select quarterback Malik Willis with the No. 86 overall pick on Friday during the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. In two years as a starter, Willis threw for 5,107 yards, and 47 touchdowns. (from Liberty.edu) Willis became the ninth player in program history to be selected in…… Continue Reading
A big change for Community High School in downtown Roanoke. The small private prep school is about to go tuition-free for families making under $60,000 a year. Community High School attendance is capped at 65 students in grades 9 through 12. Josh Chapman is the Head of School; he says this will be a permanent…… Continue Reading
These days you can create virtually anything thanks to 3-D printers, but can you print something so big you can live in it? WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more on what’s going on starting today in the NRV. 4-29 3D Wrap#1-WEB The post Homes being 3D-printed in Pulaski first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The last Friday in April is celebrated every year as Arbor Day and this morning LewisGale Medical Center planted trees along Braeburn Drive to observe the occasion. Arbor Day is a national holiday created 150 years ago to recognize the importance of trees. Salem Mayor Renee Turk saluted the staff at LewisGale for their dedication…… Continue Reading
Counties and cities that border the Blue Ridge Parkway could see a boost in tourism numbers and the dollars visitors leave behind due to a federal grant announced this week. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 4-29 Kaine Wrap#1-WEB The post Blue Ridge Parkway gets funding boost first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Art lovers in the Roanoke Valley are getting an opportunity this weekend they haven’t been afforded for two years, WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. 4-29 Open Studios Wrap 2-WEB The post Open Studios Tour back in person this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
PEORIA, IL. – The Rail Yard Dawgs controlled play for most of the game, but came up inches short to the Peoria Rivermen in a 3-2 Game One Loss at the Peoria Civic Center on Thursday night. Travis Armstrong and Gehrett Sargis scored for Roanoke. The Dawgs took a few minutes to find their footing…… Continue Reading