Dr. Chapman Rackaway (pictured, Radford photo) is the chair and a professor in the Department of Political Science at Radford University. He’s also a “subject matter expert” on the Supreme Court. With the upcoming retirement of Stephen Breyer he weighs in on the choices for President Biden with WFIR’s Gene Marrano, in this “Longer Listen”…… Continue Reading
Its still about three months away from the outdoor concert season but Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges already has booked a solid lineup of national acts and the tribute bands that have been one of the park’s signature events since it debuted 8 years ago. Among the national acts announced are Andy Grammer and the…… Continue Reading
UVA gets back on track last night after a close loss to Notre Dame; the men’s basketball team beat Boston College 67 to 55. Head coach Tony Bennett: WPLY-MIN The post Cavs beat BC after close loss to Notre Dame first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
It’s official – the NFL team in Washington has a new name for the first time since July of 2020. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 2-2 Commanders WRAP The post Washington Football Team officially changes name first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
This weeks Covid update from the Roanoke Alleghany Regional Health District has some promising news. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report 2-2 covid wrap 1-WEB The post New covid updates this week first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
This weeks Covid update from the Roanoke Alleghany Regional Health District has some promising news. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report 2-2 covid wrap 1-WEB The post Covid update features promising news first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A suspect is facing capital murder charges after two Bridgewater College officers were shot dead during an on campus incident. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has details 2-2 College Shooting Wrap -WEB (from VA State Police) The investigation remains underway by the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Culpeper Field Office into the fatal shootings…… Continue Reading
BRIDGEWATER, Va. (AP) — Two officers were shot at a private Virginia college Tuesday and a man was taken into custody, state police and school officials said. Bridgewater College officials sent out a tweet in the early afternoon warning students and faculty about a shooter on campus. The college sent out a follow-up tweet about…… Continue Reading
(Updated) BRIDGEWATER, Va. (AP) — A gunman shot and killed two campus officers at a private college Tuesday, prompting a protracted campus lockdown and search before the suspect was apprehended, state police and school officials said. The lockdown began in the early afternoon when Bridgewater College officials sent out a tweet in the early afternoon warning…… Continue Reading
While the CDC now says those with asymptomatic COVID-19, or with diminishing symptoms can leave isolation after 5 days, not 10. Some employers are sticking with the ten day window – but is that necessary? WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: 2-1 Bissell Wrap#1-WEB The post Is 10-day isolation period overkill? Might be says CDC…… Continue Reading