The Backpack run at Green Hill Park is back for its ninth year with some changes, including a new, longer distance option. With the story, WFIR’s Caroline Moore. 2-28 Backpack run wrap #2-WEB Register here The post Roanoke County Backpack Run features longer race option first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Perhaps you fly out of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport – but what about flying around a runway and taxiway for a 5K race? That’s what is planned on May 14 – the “Runway 5K at ROA.” Its also a fundraiser for cancer research at Carilion Clinic. Online registration for the “Runway 5K at ROA” will be…… Continue Reading
From Virginia ABC: In the spirit of Gov. Youngkin’s call for decisive action in support of Ukraine, Virginia ABC is removing Russian-sourced vodka brands from our store shelves. We have immediately identified seven Russian-sourced vodka brands in our inventory: o Beluga o Hammer & Sickle o Imperia o Mamont o Organika o Russian Standard o…… Continue Reading
From Olde Salem Brewing Company: Good morning! Well, as most of you gathered, we have some news to share! 315 Market Street in downtown Roanoke will be our second home! We are very excited for the opportunity to join the other fantastic breweries that currently occupy downtown, and bring some Salem flavor to the market!…… Continue Reading
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A Tennessee man who admitted bribing a Virginia sheriff to secure jail medical services contracts has been sentenced to three years in prison. Gerard Boyle, 67, of Franklin, Tennessee, was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty last year to conspiracy to commit mail fraud. He was also fined $35,000. Boyle already had…… Continue Reading
On Saturday February 26, 2022, a 1998 BMW 323i driven by John Conley Jr was traveling southbound on Bent Mountain Rd in Roanoke County. The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it ran off the right side of the road and struck a bridge abutment. Mr. Conley was wearing a seatbelt,…… Continue Reading
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
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