From Govenor Youngkin’s Twitter: Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is an assault on a sovereign nation and will have devastating consequences for Ukrainian citizens. This senseless, unprovoked attack undermines democracy worldwide and we must hold Russia accountable. And we pray for the Ukrainian people and for peace. The post Governor Youngkin reacts to Russian attack on…… Continue Reading
Roanoke police, not the councilman they were investigating, accidentally destroyed computer records belonging to Robert Jeffrey Jr. during an embezzlement probe. In conjunction with online news source, the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story: Councilman Data Erased WRAP 2-24-WEB The post Report: Roanoke police destroyed Jeffrey’s records during investigation process first appeared on…… Continue Reading
Roanoke police, not the councilman they were investigating, accidentally destroyed computer records belonging to Robert Jeffrey Jr. during an embezzlement probe. In conjunction with online news source, the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story: Councilman Data Erased WRAP 2-24-WEB The post RPD destroyed city councilman’s records during investigation first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
A new show called “The Cake”, is opening at Mill Mountain Theatre in downtown Roanoke, today. It is a comedic play based on a true story – regarding a wedding cake. WFIR’s Caroline Moore has the story: 2-24 The Cake MMT wrap #1-WEB The post The Cake at Mill Mountain Theatre is all about acceptance…… Continue Reading
A new show called “The Cake”, is opening at Mill Mountain Theatre in downtown Roanoke, today. It is a comedic play based on a true story – regarding a wedding cake. WFIR’s Caroline Moore has the story: 2-24 The Cake MMT wrap #1-WEB Click here to visit Mill Mountain Theatre website The post New Mill…… Continue Reading
The Upper Craig Creek Volunteer Fire Department has a new water heater and water treatment system for their station house – courtesy of Southern Trust Home Services. Owner Ted Puzio says a Southern Trust employee who also volunteers for the fire department suggested the water system makeover that was worth 3000 dollars or more. Puzio…… Continue Reading
One of the people running in the June 21st Democratic primary for Roanoke City council has taken a special interest in improving Roanoke’s economy and job market. WFIR’s Caroline Moore has the story. 2-23 Volosin Running wrap #2-WEB The post Council candidate Volosin says he wants to reinvigorate Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
A former member of the Reagan White House team and the Political Science department chair at Hollins University says Russian president Vladimir Putin is likely to roll those tanks and troops further than the two eastern Ukraine provinces. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 2-23 Lynch Wrap#2-WEB The post Putin not likely to stop with…… Continue Reading
Bowing to public pressure from fans the new Washington Commanders crest will reflect the franchise’s Super Bowl victories using the year from that regular season. The crest originally featured the years the Super Bowl was actually played in when the crest debuted. The post Washington Commanders bow to public backlash, make change first appeared on…… Continue Reading
One of the next steps in extending passenger rail service from Roanoke to the New River Valley involves determining exactly where the station should be. The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority is charged with the process, and its staff has identified five potential station sites in the Christiansburg-Blacksburg area. There are two virtual public meetings scheduled…… Continue Reading