LEESBURG, Va. (AP) — The Supreme Court of Virginia on Monday rejected on procedural grounds a petition from parents seeking to invalidate Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order prohibiting school systems from enforcing mask mandates in the classroom. Youngkin and Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares are battling in court on multiple fronts to defend the executive order.…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Monday that he regrets what he called an “unauthorized” tweet sent from his campaign account over the weekend that attacked a high school student and invoked a scandal previous Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam faced. “On Saturday night, an unauthorized tweet came from a campaign account. I regret…… Continue Reading
It was a good weekend for Virginia Tech (men and women), along with the UVA and Liberty men’s basketball teams over the week, as they all registered wins on the court. WPLY-MIN The post Weekend college basketball roundup first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A 66-year-old inmate was found dead in his cell today at the Western Virginia Regional Jail near Salem. Officials say an autopsy will determine the cause of death, but all initial signs indicate Darrell Davis died from natural causes. Davis had been held at the regional jail for just over a week awaiting transfer to…… Continue Reading
The continuing global microchip shortage has helped shake up the usual list of top-selling vehicles in the Roanoke region. Pickup trucks usually lead the way, but iSeeCars.com reports Honda dominated in 2021: CR-V was the area’s top-selling vehicle last year, the Pilot 3rd and Civic 5th. Experts say Honda did a better job than most…… Continue Reading
When former Washington Commanders employees took part in a roundtable discussion with the House Oversight Committee late last week seeking the release of the NFL’s report on sexism and hostility in the workplace – new accusations came forward against NFL Team owner Dan Snyder. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 2-7 Washington Sexism WRAP The post…… Continue Reading
The pandemic has caused many Americans to be using screens for longer hours, as the world moved online. This increased screen time has raised concerns for United Health Care. With the details, WFIR’s Caroline Moore. 2-7 Blue Light wrap 2-WEB The post Blue light from too much screen time can be a health hazard…… Continue Reading
Lowe’s Expected to Bring 70 Jobs and Support Economic Development in the Roanoke Valley Lowe’s will be building a new distribution center at Valley Tech Park, the Roanoke County industrial center near I-81. The 11 million dollar development deal includes a 60,000 square foot warehouse to be built, employing about 70 once it is completed…… Continue Reading
On February 6, 2022 at approximately 1:50 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified of a person down in the 3300 block of Ferncliff Avenue NW. The City of Roanoke E-911 Center advised officers that the man was lying in the roadway and appeared to be unresponsive. Responding officers located the man, who had what appeared to…… Continue Reading
(update 2/9 2 PM) UPDATE: Roanoke Police have identified the victim of this homicide as William A. Dungee Jr, 26 of Roanoke. There are no further updates available at this time. (Previously) On February 6, 2022 at approximately 1:50 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified of a person down in the 3300 block of Ferncliff Avenue…… Continue Reading