RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — On a bipartisan vote, a Virginia Senate committee has approved a compromise measure that would repeal part of the sales tax on groceries. The proposal doesn’t go as far as Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has called for — a full repeal of both the state and local portions of the tax. But…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A simmering fight over Virginia Democrats’ rejection of one of GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s Cabinet picks escalated Friday after Republicans initially appeared ready to leave in limbo hundreds of gubernatorial appointees made by the previous Democratic administration. Democratic legislative leaders said they learned that the GOP-controlled House was not planning to act on…… Continue Reading
ROANOKE POLICE UPDATE: Roanoke Police have arrested Clayton A. Pellitteri, 20 of Roanoke, and Haley A. Sarks, 18 of Roanoke, regarding this incident. Throughout the course of the investigation, Pellitteri and Sarks were identified as the suspects and warrants were obtained. Pellitteri is charged with two counts of malicious wounding, one count of robbery, one count of use of a…… Continue Reading
Update #2: Benjamin Daniel Lee passed way in Roanoke Memorial Hospital from his injuries. (Update 2/10 8:45AM from Virginia State Police) An update to a fatal accident that took place early yesterday morning on the ramp to I-81 from US 220 in Troutville when two pedestrians were struck by a Jeep: Benjamin Lee, 27, of…… Continue Reading
Virginia State Police say a man’s body was found at the scene of a house morning in Buena Vista. Troopers are treating the incident as a crime scene, but officials say there is no danger to the public. As of Friday evening, police are not releasing further information. The post Man’s body found at house…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: At 2:45 p.m. Friday (Feb. 11, 2022), Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in Wythe County. The crash occurred in the southbound lanes of Interstate 81 at the 64 mile marker. Traffic ahead had slowed when a passenger van collided with a tractor-trailer. The van overturned and came to rest in…… Continue Reading
Acute knee pain has sidelined many a weekend warrior and kept others off their feet as well. At the ribbon cutting for Joint Regeneration on 2nd Street Southwest in Roanoke today, managing member Nick Campagnoli said their 5-shot regimen and a subsequent platelet therapy will help restore fluidity in a knee and the damage from…… Continue Reading
You may be a true-blue football fan, just want to root for the underdog, or will tune in on Sunday mainly to watch the commercials or the glitzy half-time show. The Super Bowl is a cultural phenomenon and an unofficial holiday. A Cincinnati Bengals fan – also a Radford professor – offers her take, as…… Continue Reading
Two members of Roanoke’s Gun Violence Prevention Commission joined us live in-studio this morning to talk about a recent community assessment that details how gangs have impacted people’s lives in some Roanoke neighborhoods. Here is that complete conversation with Roanoke City Councilman Joe Cobb, who chairs the Commission, and Stacey Sheppard, also a member of…… Continue Reading
A DJ who got her start here in Roanoke has accepted a job at the “Number 1 Hit Music Station in Los Angeles.” WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 2-11 Kayla To LA WRAP The post New LA DJ got started at K92 in Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading