The Virginia Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators has issued an open letter to Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin, saying students, teachers and principals “have been caught in the middle of a culture war.” The coalition of groups has called on Youngkin to shut down the “tip line,” where people can report on school curriculum they…… Continue Reading
Former employees of the team now referred to as the Washington Commanders went before the House Oversight and Reform Committee this week to discuss their work environment – but Republicans openly said it wasn’t the committee’s responsibility. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 2-4 DC Allegations WRAP-WEB The post Hearing gets heated over House committee’s role…… Continue Reading
President Joe Biden’s announcement this week about a relaunching of the cancer “Moonshot Initiative” – and halving cancer deaths by 2047 – involves encouraging more Americans to get regular screenings. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 2-4 Cancer Wrap#1 The post New cancer “moonshot” comes with push for more screenings first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
With tax season upon us, there are some changes to be aware of. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more: 2-4 new tax wrap 1-WEB The post New tax code may come with surprises first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
February 1st is the most important day in the Chinese calendar with the start of the Lunar New Year. This event is not only relevant in Asia, but also in other countries where this Chinese tradition is respected and celebrated and one organization invites the public to take part in the festivities. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg…… Continue Reading
FloydFest 22 “Heartbeat” has just about set its lineup for this summer’s festival just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 170. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke last week with FloydFest co-founder and the Chief Creative for Across the Way Productions, Kris Hodges; here is that report “In Depth”: 2-3 In Depth FF The post…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A former student at a private college in Virginia has been arraigned on murder charges, a day after authorities say he returned to his alma mater and fatally shot two campus officers. Police identified the gunman in Tuesday’s shooting at Bridgewater College as 27-year-old Alexander Wyatt Campbell. A spokeswoman for the…… Continue Reading
Friends of the Blue Ridge shifted their focus away from the Parkway last year. Now they are doing projects in adjacent localities, like fundraising for playgrounds. With the story, WFIR’s Caroline Moore. 2-3 Friends of the BR update Wrap 1-WEB Over the last 12 months: We held a free summer concert series at Explore Park in Roanoke,…… Continue Reading
As more people are getting interested in gardening and home improvement, the Greater Roanoke Home and Garden Show is back this year. WFIR’s Caroline Moore has the story: 2-2 Home and Garden Show wrap 2-WEB The post The Greater Roanoke Home and Garden Show returns first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University “At the Movies” … with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: “Licorice Pizza.” ATM 2-3-4-WEB The post At the Movies: “Licorice Pizza” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading