Governor Glenn Youngkin today called for decisive action in support of Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked invasion. The Governor directed an immediate review of state procurement of any and all goods and services involving Russian companies, called for Virginia Mayors to terminate sister-city partnerships with Russian cities, and urged the Virginia Retirement System…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Councilman Joe Cobb will seek a second term in office this year. Cobb made that announcement this morning at 5 Points Music Sanctuary on Maple Avenue, surrounded by supporters and guest speakers that included Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea and Delegate Sam Rasoul. Cobb said “the city is hurting” and stressed the work of the…… Continue Reading
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — A mother is charged with child neglect after her 10-year-old child was found alone in a Virginia Beach hotel with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. Officers were called to the Red Roof Inn on Tuesday night for a report of a child with a gunshot wound, the Virginia Beach…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration has rescinded a series of policies, memos and other resources related to diversity, equity and inclusion that it characterized as “discriminatory and divisive concepts” in the state’s public education system. In an interim report released Friday, Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow outlined the initial…… Continue Reading
As part of a city wide initiative, focused providing safe recreation and learning opportunities, Roanoke City Parks and recreation is expanding the services offered at Fishburn mansion. With the details, WFIR’s Caroline Moore: 2-25 Parks and Rec wrap #2-WEB Register here for recording studio time The post Roanoke Parks and Rec. recording studio to open…… Continue Reading
Every year Delta Dental conducts a survey on the average cash gift the “Tooth Fairy” leaves for children who have lost a tooth. Like everything else its gone up – to a record $5.36 per tooth, the highest in the survey’s 24 year history says Senior Manager of Corporate Communications for Delta Dental Virginia, Jeremy…… Continue Reading
Responding to Russia’s incursion into Ukraine may take more than sanctions – which have not deterred Vladimir Putin in the past – it may involve NATO and the US being patient. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 2-25 Toal-Ukraine Wrap#1 The post Geopolitical expert on perils of backing Russia into a corner first appeared on…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _Virginia lawmakers are advancing a measure intended to lure the Washington Commanders to the state by allowing the NFL team to forgo what could be $1 billion or more in future tax payments to help finance a potential new football stadium. The move is intended to help Virginia secure its first major…… Continue Reading
AAA says gas prices may top Virginia’s previous record high later this year, and if that happens, it means those prices will top $4 a gallon. We’re not there yet, but at $3.41 a gallon on average for regular yesterday statewide, that is already 12 cents a gallon higher than at any time last year…… Continue Reading
All Virginia ABC stores will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday. The state liquor outlets had operated on reduced schedules since late January, the result of COVID-related staffing difficulties. All stores will again open at 10:00 each day, except for those that normally open later on Sundays. NEWS RELEASE:– Beginning Tuesday, March 1, all 396…… Continue Reading