This weeks Covid update from the Roanoke Alleghany Regional Health District has some promising news. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report 2-2 covid wrap 1-WEB The post Covid update features promising news first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A suspect is facing capital murder charges after two Bridgewater College officers were shot dead during an on campus incident. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has details 2-2 College Shooting Wrap -WEB (from VA State Police) The investigation remains underway by the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Culpeper Field Office into the fatal shootings…… Continue Reading
BRIDGEWATER, Va. (AP) — Two officers were shot at a private Virginia college Tuesday and a man was taken into custody, state police and school officials said. Bridgewater College officials sent out a tweet in the early afternoon warning students and faculty about a shooter on campus. The college sent out a follow-up tweet about…… Continue Reading
(Updated) BRIDGEWATER, Va. (AP) — A gunman shot and killed two campus officers at a private college Tuesday, prompting a protracted campus lockdown and search before the suspect was apprehended, state police and school officials said. The lockdown began in the early afternoon when Bridgewater College officials sent out a tweet in the early afternoon warning…… Continue Reading
While the CDC now says those with asymptomatic COVID-19, or with diminishing symptoms can leave isolation after 5 days, not 10. Some employers are sticking with the ten day window – but is that necessary? WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: 2-1 Bissell Wrap#1-WEB The post Is 10-day isolation period overkill? Might be says CDC…… Continue Reading
On February 1 (today) at approximately 1:40 p.m., the City of Roanoke E-911 Center notified Roanoke Police of reports of shots fired in the 900 block of Hanover Avenue NW. Responding officers located an adult male with what appeared to be gunshot wounds inside a residence in the area. Roanoke Fire-EMS transported the man to…… Continue Reading
Tomorrow , the Washington Football Team will reveal its new name giving the team a new identity after 83 years as the Redskins. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more: 2-1 new name wrap 1-WEB The post Washington’s new name first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
They were supposed to appear in the Freedom First St Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Roanoke two years ago – but that event and the Shamrock Festival have been on pause since then due to the pandemic. But on March 12th the Budweiser Clydesdales 8-horse team will indeed take part in Roanoke’s St. Paddy’s Day…… Continue Reading
Allegiant Air will be adding new flights from Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport to Nashville. Service starts on April 21st, operating on Thursdays and Sundays through August 14th. Introductory fares are as low as 39 dollars each way. An Allegiant official says right now unless the demand for tickets is higher than expected they see the…… Continue Reading
Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued a proclamation recognizing and honoring February as Black History Month to recognize the accomplishments of inspirational Americans across the Commonwealth. “Virginia is the home to pioneers, barrier-breakers, and leaders such as Maggie Walker, Governor Doug Wilder, and our new Lt. Governor Winsome Earle Sears. They are just some of the…… Continue Reading