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
Lowe’s Expected to Bring 70 Jobs and Support Economic Development in the Roanoke Valley Lowe’s will be building a new distribution center at Valley Tech Park, the Roanoke County industrial center near I-81. The 11 million dollar development deal includes a 60,000 square foot warehouse to be built, employing about 70 once it is completed…… Continue Reading
On February 6, 2022 at approximately 1:50 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified of a person down in the 3300 block of Ferncliff Avenue NW. The City of Roanoke E-911 Center advised officers that the man was lying in the roadway and appeared to be unresponsive. Responding officers located the man, who had what appeared to…… Continue Reading
(update 2/9 2 PM) UPDATE: Roanoke Police have identified the victim of this homicide as William A. Dungee Jr, 26 of Roanoke. There are no further updates available at this time. (Previously) On February 6, 2022 at approximately 1:50 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified of a person down in the 3300 block of Ferncliff Avenue…… Continue Reading
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — One person was killed and another four people were injured during a shooting at a hookah lounge in Virginia, authorities said. The Blacksburg Police Department said officers responded to reports of shots fired at Melody Hookah Lounge in downtown Blacksburg on Friday just before midnight. Police did not identify the deceased…… Continue Reading
(Update 2/6) Jamel D. Flint has been taken into custody in Roanoke without incident. The Blacksburg Police Department has obtained six felony warrants for 24 year old Jamel D. Flint of Roanoke, Virginia. These include; Murder in the First Degree for the homicide of 18 year old Isiah O. Robinson of Roanoke, Virginia four counts…… Continue Reading
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) – A Virginia Senate committee has killed two key pieces of education legislation sought by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, including one that was designed to eliminate the teaching of critical race theory in K-12 schools. The committee on Thursday also killed a bill that would have made it easier to create…… Continue Reading
Police in Virginia say a man who reported his 4-year-old son missing earlier this week has been charged with child neglect. Despite a massive search effort, Hampton police say Codi Bigsby has not been found, but his father, Cory Bigsby, was arrested Thursday night and charged with seven counts of felony child neglect. News outlets…… Continue Reading
The only Black Republican in the Virginia House took to the chamber floor to criticize the legislative Black caucus for rejecting his application for membership. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 2-4 Cordoza Wrap-WEB The post Republican criticizes black caucus for denying his membership first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading