It looks like the latest efforts to eliminate almost all mandatory minimum sentences in Virginia are already dead in the General Assembly — and this time, dying in an unexpected location. Mandatory minimums on the books cover crimes ranging from drunken driving to child rape. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones: 02-08 Mandatory Minimums Wrap-WEB …… Continue Reading
This investigation has continued to expand into multiple jurisdictions. With assistance from Roanoke City Police and the ATF along with other agencies previously mentioned, the Blacksburg Police has charged 28 year old Jalen Mykal Pierce of Roanoke as being an accessory after the fact to first degree murder for his role in the shooting that…… Continue Reading
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Reece Beekman hit a 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining as Virginia knocked off No. 7 Duke 69-68 on Monday night. It was just the second 3-pointer on 12 attempts for the Cavaliers. Jayden Gardner scored 17 points, Kadin Shedrick posted a career-high 16 points — many coming on a variety of…… Continue Reading
LEESBURG, Va. (AP) — The Supreme Court of Virginia on Monday rejected on procedural grounds a petition from parents seeking to invalidate Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order prohibiting school systems from enforcing mask mandates in the classroom. Youngkin and Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares are battling in court on multiple fronts to defend the executive order.…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Monday that he regrets what he called an “unauthorized” tweet sent from his campaign account over the weekend that attacked a high school student and invoked a scandal previous Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam faced. “On Saturday night, an unauthorized tweet came from a campaign account. I regret…… Continue Reading
It was a good weekend for Virginia Tech (men and women), along with the UVA and Liberty men’s basketball teams over the week, as they all registered wins on the court. WPLY-MIN The post Weekend college basketball roundup first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A 66-year-old inmate was found dead in his cell today at the Western Virginia Regional Jail near Salem. Officials say an autopsy will determine the cause of death, but all initial signs indicate Darrell Davis died from natural causes. Davis had been held at the regional jail for just over a week awaiting transfer to…… Continue Reading
The continuing global microchip shortage has helped shake up the usual list of top-selling vehicles in the Roanoke region. Pickup trucks usually lead the way, but iSeeCars.com reports Honda dominated in 2021: CR-V was the area’s top-selling vehicle last year, the Pilot 3rd and Civic 5th. Experts say Honda did a better job than most…… Continue Reading
When former Washington Commanders employees took part in a roundtable discussion with the House Oversight Committee late last week seeking the release of the NFL’s report on sexism and hostility in the workplace – new accusations came forward against NFL Team owner Dan Snyder. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 2-7 Washington Sexism WRAP The post…… Continue Reading
The pandemic has caused many Americans to be using screens for longer hours, as the world moved online. This increased screen time has raised concerns for United Health Care. With the details, WFIR’s Caroline Moore. 2-7 Blue Light wrap 2-WEB The post Blue light from too much screen time can be a health hazard…… Continue Reading