On February 1 (today) at approximately 1:40 p.m., the City of Roanoke E-911 Center notified Roanoke Police of reports of shots fired in the 900 block of Hanover Avenue NW. Responding officers located an adult male with what appeared to be gunshot wounds inside a residence in the area. Roanoke Fire-EMS transported the man to…… Continue Reading
Tomorrow , the Washington Football Team will reveal its new name giving the team a new identity after 83 years as the Redskins. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more: 2-1 new name wrap 1-WEB The post Washington’s new name first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
They were supposed to appear in the Freedom First St Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Roanoke two years ago – but that event and the Shamrock Festival have been on pause since then due to the pandemic. But on March 12th the Budweiser Clydesdales 8-horse team will indeed take part in Roanoke’s St. Paddy’s Day…… Continue Reading
Allegiant Air will be adding new flights from Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport to Nashville. Service starts on April 21st, operating on Thursdays and Sundays through August 14th. Introductory fares are as low as 39 dollars each way. An Allegiant official says right now unless the demand for tickets is higher than expected they see the…… Continue Reading
Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued a proclamation recognizing and honoring February as Black History Month to recognize the accomplishments of inspirational Americans across the Commonwealth. “Virginia is the home to pioneers, barrier-breakers, and leaders such as Maggie Walker, Governor Doug Wilder, and our new Lt. Governor Winsome Earle Sears. They are just some of the…… Continue Reading
Effective Tuesday, February 1 at 9:00 a.m., all Carilion Clinic hospitals will shift to yellow level visitation. Generally, this level allows one visitor for adult patients in the inpatient setting. This less restrictive level allows visitors with the following guidelines: • Patients with physical limitations or cognitive impairments may have a designated support person who…… Continue Reading
Appalachian Power plans some open house events to announce power improvements in Roanoke, Bedford, and Lynchburg. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report 2-1 AEP WRAP 1-WEB Open Houses: Tuesday, Feb. 8, at William Byrd Middle School, located at 2910 E. Washington Ave., in Vinton. − Wednesday, Feb. 9, at Montvale Elementary School located at 1…… Continue Reading
America’s passion for all things “Dirty Dancing” comes full circle tomorrow night at 9PM with the premiere of FOX TV’s celebrity dance competition, “The Real Dirty Dancing.” WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more: 1-29 Dirty Dancing Wrap 1-WEB for a list of events The post Check out the real dirty dancing on TV first appeared on…… Continue Reading
A 45-day bridge closure that was set for late January or early February over the Roanoke River in Roanoke County has been rescheduled. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 01-31 Diuguids Lane WRAP The post 45-day bridge closure near Salem postponed first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
President Joe Biden has already indicated whom he wants to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer with on the US Supreme Court – a black woman, which would be a first. A local “subject matter expert” offers his take, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 1-31 SCOTUS Wrap#1 The post Radford “Subject Matter Expert” on…… Continue Reading