Roanoke social services officials say the number of homeless people in the valley has steadily declined in the last decade — but at the same time, the count of homeless living outside has gone up. Officials say while they work to provide them access to employment and housing, some homeless men and women with mental…… Continue Reading
A project about 5 years in the making is open for business – the Liberty Trust Hotel, in the former bank and office building on South Jefferson Street in downtown Roanoke. The upscale “boutique” hotel features 54 rooms, many with sweeping views of the city. The Liberty Trust Hotel building dates back to 1909; many…… Continue Reading
Not getting enough sleep? “Join the crowd” some might say – but there are ways to combat the problem. The story, during “Sleep Awareness Month,” from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 3-23 Sleep Wrap#2 The post Tips during Sleep Awareness Month first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
What appears to be a homeless camp is popping up not far from Roanoke’s airport — and right along the route many people would take to reach it. A woman who shot video of it says the camp delivers a bad image to visitors about to leave the city. The video was taken on the…… Continue Reading
On March 22, 2022 at approximately 6:00 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 2400 block of Delta Drive NW. Responding officers did not locate anyone with an injury. Police did locate a Roanoke City Public School Bus with damages that…… Continue Reading
Virginia’s Attorney General says one important way to reduce violent crime in Roanoke and statewide starts with effectively reaching juvenile offenders before they become repeat ones as adults — and another is increasing community confidence in coming forward to police and testifying at trial. Jason Miyares spoke in Roanoke today, as WFIR’s Evan Jones reports:…… Continue Reading
A political science professor from The Miller Center at the University of Virginia says gone are the US Senate’s pro-forma “advise and consent” role when it comes to selecting the next Supreme Court Justice. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 3-22 Jackson Wrap rev The post The Miller Center political science expert on Jackson SCOTUS hearings…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: On March 21, 2022 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 800 block of Hunt Avenue NW. Responding officers located two victims — an adult male and adult female — near a vehicle with what appeared…… Continue Reading
A Salem resident is pushing back against the narrative that Russia was not provoked before its invasion of Ukraine. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 3-22 Munely WRAP1-WEB The post Salem resident says U.S. responsible for Russian invasion first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke College’s next president has an educational and professional background from large universities, but he says all institutions of higher education — regardless of size — face common challenges and should share many similar goals. Frank Shushok, Jr, earned his degrees at large universities, and his work experience is also within those settings. He is…… Continue Reading