ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) _A Virginia substitute teacher has been suspended after expressing approval of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine and urging students to read Russian propaganda outlets. The Washington Post reports that Arlington Public Schools suspended John Stanton, who made the comments during a middle school Spanish class Friday. Stanton says he…… Continue Reading
The gift of sound for a recent Virginia Western Community College graduate, who lost her hearing aids several years ago. Markot Thach received new hearing aids today, courtesy of the Miracle-Ear Foundation. She misplaced her previous set of hearing aids and insurance would not cover another pair, so she’s been without for the last few…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: Roanoke County, VA (March 2, 2022) – Soar through the trees at Treetop Quest at Explore Park on opening day, Saturday, April 2! Advance registration is preferred, walk-ups based on availability. Spring operation will take place on weekends from April 2 to May 22, 10 AM to 5 PM. Participants age 7 and…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: Lynchburg, VA —Liberty University Campus Pastor Jonathan Falwell announced today that newly elected Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin will speak at Convocation on March 25. Youngkin’s visit will be part of the Helms School of Government’s previously scheduled public policy conference to be held March 24-26. Prior to his election as Virginia’s 74th…… Continue Reading
Republican Congressman Ben Cline says President Biden’s State of the Union Address was “underwhelming”, one filled with calls to pass all kinds of spending proposals that Congress has already rejected. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more: 03-02 Cline-SOTU Wrap-WEB Cline spoke with live today on the Roanoke Valley’s Morning News, addressing a wide range of topics.…… Continue Reading
The Taubman Museum of Art is hosting a multi-discipline “Roanoke Arts Pop!” this coming weekend in downtown Roanoke, picking up where the first Pop left off in 2020. With the story, WFIR’s Caroline Moore. 3-2 Taubman Arts Pop Wrap #1-WEB Learn more about Roanoke Arts Pop! here The post Roanoke Arts Pop! back this weekend…… Continue Reading
Today, Roanoke College released results from a poll about Governor Youngkin and Virginians overall impressions of the government. WFIR’s Caroline Moore has the story. 3-1 Roanoke college poll wrap #1-WEB The post Youngkin at 50% approval rating after first few months in office first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
It took three years of trying, but Republican State Senator David Suetterlein’s efforts to make Virginia Parole Board votes public are about to become law. His bill has now passed both houses of the General Assembly and heads next to Governor Youngkin’s desk. Youngkin has voiced strong support for the change. More from WFIR’s Evan…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Council may vote next week to to sever sister city ties with Pskov, Russia. Council member Bill Bestpitch is Treasurer of the Roanoke Valley Sister Cities Board, and he says doing so would help only Vladmir Putin’s efforts to diminish relationships between Russian citizens and those in the U.S. and other western nations.…… Continue Reading
Roanoke College professors are set to hold a- teach in to provide historical context to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has details. 2-28 RC Teach Wrap-WEB The post Roanoke College teach-in to focus on Russian-Ukraine conflict first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading