UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: In the early morning hours of February 3rd, 2022, Roanoke Fire-EMS responded to a residential structure fire at 1311 Church Ave SE. Upon arrival, crews found the residence to be fully involved with heavy smoke and flames and an additional exposure structure partially involved. The primary residence at 1311 Church Ave SE…… Continue Reading
Keve Aluma had 24 points as Virginia Tech downed UVA 62 to 53 last night at Cassell Coliseum. UVA had beaten Tech earlier this season in Charlottesville. Hokies head coach Mike Young after Tech’s 6th straight win last night: WPLY-MIN The post Tech wins Commonwealth Clash Part 2 at home first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Virginia state liquor stores are facing supply shortages on a scale never seen before, but its leader tells us you should see many of those bare shelves filling up again by April. Even in a normal year, the holidays can be so busy for Virginia’s ABC stores that the system will run out of some…… Continue Reading
Valentine’s Day seemed like a good time to launch the New River Valley Kindness Challenge, which extends through this Saturday. The New River Health District is a partner, suggesting people smile – even under a mask – be slow to judge, and ask others how they are doing. The YMCA at Virginia Tech and the…… Continue Reading
For the third time in as many years, the Virginia Senate has passed legislation that would make public the votes of Virginia’s powerful Parole Board. Roanoke County Republican Senator David Suetterlein’s Bill number 5 passed the Senate today with the highest level of bipartisan support yet and now heads to the Republican-controlled House of Delegates.…… Continue Reading
As the LA Rams celebrate their Super Bowl win, the Washington Commanders head coach sat down to answer questions looming over the newly renamed franchise. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 2-14 Taking Command WRAP The post Commanders HC discusses creating “new legacy” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Valley home sales set more records in 2021 with the biggest-ever numbers in dollar volume, units sold and average price. The question now is how will expected increases in interest rates affect the market in 2022. The historic lows in those rates are cited in large part for the housing market that often has…… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Three people and a dog are displaced following a house fire in the 6000 block of Monet Drive in the Cave Spring area of Roanoke County that’s been ruled accidental in nature. There were no injuries reported. The fire was contained yesterday mainly to an upstairs bedroom, with smoke and water damage to other…… Continue Reading
The Fraction House was where a family of the same name lived while they were enslaved at a plantation that once stood where the Virginia Tech Blacksburg campus is now. That site is the focus of a virtual panel discussion later this week, subtitled “An Unfinished Conversation on a contested space.” More from WFIR’s Gene…… Continue Reading
Roanoke County, along with Salem City and Vinton are hosting a restaurant week- that actually lasts for two weeks this year- starting today and going until March first. WFIR’s Caroline Moore has the story. 2-14 ROCO Restaurant week wrap 1-WEB Restaurant Week info The post Roanoke County Restaurant Week is back first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading