Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University At the Movies with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: “The 355,” this weekend. 1-13 ATM The post At the Movies: The 355 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Gilbert takes the reins at House of Delegates
Before the general assembly session started yesterday the Republican leadership in the House of Delegates laid out their plans for the year. With the story, WFIR’s Caroline Moore. 1-13 GOP plans 2022 wrap 2-WEB The post Gilbert takes the reins at House of Delegates first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke County hit and run sends one to hospital
Roanoke County Police are investigating a hit and run that occurred in the 1400 Block of Freeborn Cir in Roanoke County. Officers were called to the 1400 block of Freeborn Cir at approximately 1800 hours on 01/12/22 for a man that had been struck by a vehicle. The victim was transported to the hospital with…… Continue Reading
Roanoke County wants input on improving Route 460 corridor
Roanoke County is holding another open house-style public meeting tonight – this one focuses on the Route 460 corridor in the Bonsack area. More on what its all about from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 1-13 460 Meeting Wrap#2-WEB Link to Roanoke County 460 improvement survey The post Roanoke County wants input on improving Route 460 corridor…… Continue Reading
Driver absences could impact Roanoke City school buses
From Roanoke City Public School District: The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reports we are currently at record-high community transmission rates in the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD). As a result, please know we expect transportation delays in the coming days due to an increased number of bus driver absences. Our partners at…… Continue Reading
GOP House majority lays out plans in Richmond
With the general assembly convening today, leaders of the new Republican majority outlined their plan this morning. WFIR’s Caroline Moore, has the story. 1-12 GOP presser wrap #2-WEB The post GOP House majority lays out plans in Richmond first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia used as example for expanding voting rights nationwide
Senate Democrats are using Virginia as an example of why new voting rights legislation should be passed in Washington. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 01-12 Voting Rights WRAP The post Virginia used as example for expanding voting rights nationwide first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
LewisGale market president on health system’s expansion
There are two major healthcare players in the Roanoke and New River Valleys – and one of them, the LewisGale Regional Health System – has been making headlines recently with technology and service advancements. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more, “In Depth.” 1-12 In Depth Lewis Gale The post LewisGale market president on health system’s expansion…… Continue Reading
General Assembly begins session amid big changes in Richmond power structure
The Virginia General Assembly opens its 2022 session later today in Richmond with major changes in place that will affect what does and does not get passed this year — and how it all impacts you. The biggest change comes courtesy of the November elections, when Virginians elected Republican Glenn Youngkin as governor and gave…… Continue Reading
General Assembly begins work amid big changes in Richmond power structure
The Virginia General Assembly opens its 2022 session later today in Richmond with major changes in place that will affect what does and does not get passed this year — and how it all impacts you. The biggest change comes courtesy of the November elections, when Virginians elected Republican Glenn Youngkin as governor and gave…… Continue Reading