BLACKSBURG – Effective Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, Virginia Tech Athletics will institute a policy requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR proof of vaccine medical exemption OR negative test for indoor events. Virginia Tech Athletics appreciates fans’ understanding and cooperation as coronavirus continues to impact our campus and our community. This vaccination policy has been developed…… Continue Reading
In what was likely his last formal act on COVID-19, Governor Northam issued an emergency order today, giving health care systems more flexibility regarding licensing requirements for hospital beds – it also allows workers with out-of-state licenses to practice in Virginia, and increases the ratio of workers to patients. The Omicron surge was a major…… Continue Reading
While many non-playoff NFL teams are firing head coaches or general managers, the Washington Football Team is just weeks from unveiling its new name. But is the cat already out of the bag? WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 01-10 WFT Name-WRAP1 The post Are Washington Football Team new name leaks a ruse? first appeared on…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On January 10, 2022 at approximately 1:30 a.m., the City of Roanoke E-911 Center advised Roanoke Police Officers of a suspicious call with injuries in the 3500 block of Yellow Mountain Road SE. Responding officers located an adult female lying outside of a residence. The woman was unresponsive and appeared to be…… Continue Reading
(Update 1/12 940am) Roanoke Police have identified the victim as Brooks M. Mullen, 23 of Roanoke. There are no further updates and this remains an ongoing investigation. (from Roanoke PD) On January 10, 2022 at approximately 1:30 a.m., the City of Roanoke E-911 Center advised Roanoke Police Officers of a suspicious call with injuries in…… Continue Reading
Free parking in downtown garages and surface lots on two Saturdays, and special deals at more than 30 eateries. Downtown Roanoke’s 2022 edition of “Restaurant Week,” returns beginning January 21st. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 1-10 Restaurant Week Wrap#2 See link below for menus and special deals: Restaurant Week link The post Roanoke Restaurant…… Continue Reading
SALEM – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is warning drivers to watch out for icy spots on roadways throughout western Virginia as low overnight temperatures may cause re-freezing of any moisture on roadways. Precipitation continues throughout the Commonwealth, and VDOT crews and contractors are monitoring for icy spots that may impact overnight travel and…… Continue Reading
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) — Gov. Ralph Northam has granted a full pardon to a man sentenced to life in prison in the 2002 killing of a pregnant woman and the shooting of her boyfriend. The Virginian-Pilot reports that Northam granted the “absolute pardon” Tuesday to Lamar Edward Barnes, now 40, in the slaying of Amy McRae, and the…… Continue Reading
(Roanoke County, VA—January 8, 2022) Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at approximately 5:17 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022 to the 3400 block of Locust Grove Lane, in the Ft. Lewis area, for the report of a residential structure fire. First arriving was Chief 1 and Roanoke County Station 9 (Ft. Lewis). Chief 1…… Continue Reading
(From Carilion Clinic) To help reduce the risk of COVID-19, Carilion Clinic is implementing system-wide hospital visitation restrictions to keep patients and employees safe. Effective Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 7 a.m., Carilion will update its visitation level for all hospitals to red. No visitors will be permitted with few exceptions. Visitation is assessed on a weekly basis…… Continue Reading