5:51 a.m. From President Tim Sands: Dear members of the Virginia Tech community, Shortly before midnight last night, Blacksburg Police responded to a report of shots fired at the Melody Hookah Lounge in downtown Blacksburg. The Blacksburg Police Department has released a statement that one person was killed; four others were injured, one of whom was a Virginia Tech student. At this…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech: Report of Shots Fired W. Roanoke/Draper Rd. Continue to secure in place. Emergency personnel on scene. Call 911 for help. The post Multiple shots fired at Virginia Tech first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A new technology repair business opened up near Valley View Mall in Roanoke and they plan to open more locations across Southwest Virginia. With the story, WFIR’s Caroline Moore. 2-4 uBreakiFix wrap #1-WEB The post New business says they can fix “anything with a power button” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
An $85,000 from the Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation will be used to improve the oral health of caregivers in the homes that CHIP – Child Health Investment Partnership of Roanoke Valley – encounters during its early childhood home visiting program. Chief Operating Officer Autumn Lavering says those caregivers often don’t have dental coverage since…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke Fire-EMS) On Thursday, February 3, at 3:34 a.m., Roanoke Fire-EMS was dispatched to the 1300 block of Church Ave SE for a two alarm structure fire. Units arrived to find one house fully involved and flames showing from a neighboring house. After the fire was extinguished, crews discovered a victim inside the house…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators has issued an open letter to Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin, saying students, teachers and principals “have been caught in the middle of a culture war.” The coalition of groups has called on Youngkin to shut down the “tip line,” where people can report on school curriculum they…… Continue Reading
Former employees of the team now referred to as the Washington Commanders went before the House Oversight and Reform Committee this week to discuss their work environment – but Republicans openly said it wasn’t the committee’s responsibility. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 2-4 DC Allegations WRAP-WEB The post Hearing gets heated over House committee’s role…… Continue Reading
President Joe Biden’s announcement this week about a relaunching of the cancer “Moonshot Initiative” – and halving cancer deaths by 2047 – involves encouraging more Americans to get regular screenings. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 2-4 Cancer Wrap#1 The post New cancer “moonshot” comes with push for more screenings first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
With tax season upon us, there are some changes to be aware of. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more: 2-4 new tax wrap 1-WEB The post New tax code may come with surprises first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
February 1st is the most important day in the Chinese calendar with the start of the Lunar New Year. This event is not only relevant in Asia, but also in other countries where this Chinese tradition is respected and celebrated and one organization invites the public to take part in the festivities. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg…… Continue Reading