UPDATE: Roanoke Police have arrested Christopher A. Withers, 33 of Roanoke, and charged him with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Throughout the course of the investigation, Mr. Withers was identified as a suspect. He was located earlier today at a…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke Fire-EMS) No one was injured during a fire at the Hampton Inn and Suites on Valley View Blvd in Northwest Roanoke. When crews arrived on scene yesterday they found heavy smoke coming from the back of the building. The fire was quickly extinguished. Upon investigation, the cause was determined to be smoking materials…… Continue Reading
Both Virginia Tech and Liberty are getting closer to their spring football games to wrap up theses early camp sessions. Meanwhile Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze doesn’t expect to name his next starting quarterback – with Malik Willis headed to the NFL – any time soon: WPLY-MIN The post Tech, Liberty ponder personnel decisions at…… Continue Reading
A new business is “hatching” where Wallstreet Tavern used to be in downtown Roanoke. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 3-31 Hatch WRAP-WEB The post “The Hatch” bringing southern fare to downtown Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A summer concert series is returning to the area this Summer, WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. 3-31 Party Wrap#1-WEB (from Downtown Roanoke Inc.) The best beach party in the valley is back! We are excited to announce Delta Dental as the new title sponsor for Party in Elmwood, which will return for 2022 bringing 19…… Continue Reading
The majority of Virginians take their next meal for granted, but that’s not the case for everyone – and when children are “food insecure” it can lead to long term problems. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 3-31 Food Wrap#2 The post Addressing food insecurity for children in March first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
No, it’s not Wordle, but another word oriented game is being used to help immigrants and refugees increase their literacy in the English language, WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more: 3-31 Literacy Scrabble wrap 1-WEB The post BRL’s popular Scrabble fundraiser returns first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke Fire-EMS) On Wednesday, March 30, at 12:52 p.m., Roanoke Fire-EMS responded to reports of a collision involving a passenger vehicle and a train. Upon investigation, crews found that the driver of the vehicle had become unresponsive at some point while driving. When the subject regained consciousness, they found that their vehicle was on…… Continue Reading
A program that encourages those on the lower-income side of the scale to eat healthier while supporting local growers and farmer’s markets looks for another banner year in 2022. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more: 3-31 LEAP wrap 1-WEB The post Virginia Fresh Match and LEAP expand access to healthy produce first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
The addition of comedy to the Floydfest Lineup this year will be a showcase, not just stand-up. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 3-30 Floydfest Comedy-WEB The post Music festival welcomes comedy to the mountain first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading