NEWS RELEASE: On Tuesday, February 22, at 4:21 a.m., Roanoke Fire-EMS was dispatched to the 2000 block of Memorial Ave SW for a report of a fire coming from an electrical outlet. Units arrived to find smoke showing from the outside of a two-story duplex. Upon search, a fire was found in a first floor…… Continue Reading
Speed restrictions and frequent lane closures are now gone from a 10-mile portion of US 220 in northern Botetourt County, but a lengthy construction project is not entirely complete. The work has involved widening the roadway between the Eagle Rock area and Iron Gate, straightening some of its tighter curves, adding turn lanes and making…… Continue Reading
One of the threats emanating from the Russia-Ukraine crisis is not only a war on the ground – it is possible Russian cybersecurity attacks in Ukraine. It happened about six years ago and cost American companies billions of dollars. What does your company – large or small – need to know about cybersecurity? WFIR’s Gene…… Continue Reading
On Monday February 21, 2022, a Suzuki motorcycle driven by Zachary Duncan was traveling westbound on W. Main St. in Roanoke County. The motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it struck a Toyota Tundra pickup truck driven by David Henderson. Mr. Duncan was wearing a helmet but was thrown from the…… Continue Reading
A Grandin Village resident says he intends to run for Roanoke City Council this November as a Republican candidate, assuming he is nominated. Dalton Baugess says the gun violence in Roanoke is a principal reason he wants to run for one of the three seats that are up for election this year. He says paying…… Continue Reading
A federal Animal Welfare Act citation over its failure to have direct control of an elephant is reigniting efforts by PETA to “rescue” that elephant from a nearby zoo. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 2-21 PETA Wrap Click HERE for information to call or email The post Petition seeks to rescue elephant from Natural…… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, Va. (Feb. 21, 2022) – The Freedom First Down by Downtown Music Festival is back in a big way with headliner The Wallflowers. The ticketed headliner show will be held in downtown Roanoke’s outdoor amphitheater, Elmwood Park, on Saturday, April 16 alongside the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon race festivities. The four-day music festival,…… Continue Reading
Throughout this year, 3G networks are being shutdown by major providers to make room for the new 5G service. This not only effects phones, but other wireless devices, like fire alarms. WFIR’s Caroline Moore has the story. 2-21 At and t shutdown wrap 1-WEB The post Warning! 3G service starts going away tomorrow first…… Continue Reading
The COVID epidemic uncovered many things people were unprepared for – like not having enough savings to get through such an emergency. That’s one reason the “Bank On Roanoke Valley” program was launched several years ago, and its in the spotlight again this week, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 2-21 Bank On Wrap#2 Roanoke Valley…… Continue Reading
Despite the perceived move to the right with the election of a Republican statewide ticket including the first GOP governor in 8 years – and a party takeover in the House of Delegates – Virginia is still a “purple” state on many issues. That’s what the latest Wason Center survey of 701 registered voters during…… Continue Reading