Roanoke College professors are set to hold a- teach in to provide historical context to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has details. 2-28 RC Teach Wrap-WEB Click link below for event livestream: https://www.facebook.com/events/372145981103407/ The post Roanoke College teach-in to focus on Russia-Ukraine conflict first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Mayor Sherman Lea says Roanoke should sever its sister cities tie with Pskov, Russia, and he wants City Council to take such action next week. Over the weekend, Governor Youngkin called on Roanoke and Norfolk to end their ties with two Russian cities. Lea says the 30-year relationship with Pskov has permitted people in both…… Continue Reading
A long 3-pointer with under a second left on the clock gave Florida State a 64-63 victory over Virginia on Saturday. A Darius Maddox 3-point shot with 12 seconds left lifted the Hokies to a 71-70 win over Miami. And Liberty beat Kennesaw State on Saturday, 100 to 93 in overtime. WPLY-MIN The post College…… Continue Reading
There will no legislation to start allowing retail sales of recreational marijuana later this year in Virginia – General Assembly House Republicans today killed legislation intended to do that, arguing that there is not enough time to craft the complex legislation. They promised to address it next year. A Democrat-majority Senate proposal that would have…… Continue Reading
The Backpack run at Green Hill Park is back for its ninth year with some changes, including a new, longer distance option. With the story, WFIR’s Caroline Moore. 2-28 Backpack run wrap #2-WEB Register here The post Roanoke County Backpack Run features longer race option first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Perhaps you fly out of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport – but what about flying around a runway and taxiway for a 5K race? That’s what is planned on May 14 – the “Runway 5K at ROA.” Its also a fundraiser for cancer research at Carilion Clinic. Online registration for the “Runway 5K at ROA” will be…… Continue Reading
From Virginia ABC: In the spirit of Gov. Youngkin’s call for decisive action in support of Ukraine, Virginia ABC is removing Russian-sourced vodka brands from our store shelves. We have immediately identified seven Russian-sourced vodka brands in our inventory: o Beluga o Hammer & Sickle o Imperia o Mamont o Organika o Russian Standard o…… Continue Reading
From Olde Salem Brewing Company: Good morning! Well, as most of you gathered, we have some news to share! 315 Market Street in downtown Roanoke will be our second home! We are very excited for the opportunity to join the other fantastic breweries that currently occupy downtown, and bring some Salem flavor to the market!…… Continue Reading
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A Tennessee man who admitted bribing a Virginia sheriff to secure jail medical services contracts has been sentenced to three years in prison. Gerard Boyle, 67, of Franklin, Tennessee, was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty last year to conspiracy to commit mail fraud. He was also fined $35,000. Boyle already had…… Continue Reading
On Saturday February 26, 2022, a 1998 BMW 323i driven by John Conley Jr was traveling southbound on Bent Mountain Rd in Roanoke County. The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it ran off the right side of the road and struck a bridge abutment. Mr. Conley was wearing a seatbelt,…… Continue Reading