Imagine a future with fewer carbon emissions and money for making it happen, is that too good to be true? WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report 1-24 CCL wrap 1-WEB CLICK HERE for more information The post Citizens Climate Lobby advocates for climate change first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s new Attorney General Jason Miyares has fired lawyers for two large public universities, his office said, marking more significant changes as the Republican ascends to his new job. Tim Heaphy, counsel for the University of Virginia, and George Mason University counsel Brian Walther have been let go, Miyares spokesperson Victoria…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On January 22, 2022 at approximately 6:40 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified of a person with a gunshot wound in the 700 block of Fairfax Avenue NW. As officers arrived on scene, the City of Roanoke E-911 Center advised that the victim, an adult male, had arrived via personal vehicle at Carilion…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s new attorney general has altered the state’s position on a closely watched abortion case before the U.S. Supreme Court, with his office now saying it should be left to individual states to decide on restrictions. When Democrat Mark Herring was attorney general, the state joined more than 20 other states in…… Continue Reading
Now not only is Virginia’s Blue Ridge the “East Coast Mountain Biking Capital,” it is also the base of operations for the U.S. Women’s Pro-Cycling Team that will train for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and beyond. Virginia’s Blue Ridge Board chairman Lee Wilhelm said on Saturday they worked with the Virginia Tourism Corporation to…… Continue Reading
(Roanoke County, VA—January 22, 2022) Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at approximately 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022 to the 3000 block of Woodway Road, in the Mount Pleasant area, for the report of a residential structure fire. First arriving crews from Station 6 (Mount Pleasant) found heavy fire and smoke from the…… Continue Reading
(Update 1/23) The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office has concluded their investigation and determined that the fire in the 3000 block of Woodway Road originated in the living room of the home and was the result of an accidental cause. Two occupants sustained injuries that were not life-threatening and two dogs died. One cat is still…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Friday he’s confident his administration will win a court battle over his executive order allowing parents to opt out of school mask mandates for their children, but he advised parents to “listen to their principal” until the Supreme Court of Virginia issues its ruling. With Youngkin’s…… Continue Reading
The Washington Football Team is explaining why an overwhelmingly popular new mascot name is not in final contention to become its new identity. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 01-18 Red Wolves WRAP The post Very popular name will NOT be Washington’s new mascot first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The national park service is allowing community input on the proposed closure of the Blue Ridge Parkway on June 4 and 5. With the story, WFIR’s Caroline Moore. 1-21 Ironman BRP wrap 1-WEB CLICK HERE for public comments The post Comments on Blue Ridge Parkway Closure first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading