New GOP Virginia Attorney General has issued his first opinion. It says Virginia state institutions of higher education cannot mandate the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for enrollment or in-person attendance. The post Virginia AG says universities cannot mandate the COVID-19 vaccine first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Prior to the pandemic there was already a shortage of workers in the U.S., especially those with specialized training. Now two years into the COVID era, a report culled from various databases including the Bureau of Labor Statistics sheds some light. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 1-28 Workers Wrap#2 The post Reasons for labor…… Continue Reading
In February local mental health organizations are holding “youth mental health awareness month” to educate people about the issue. This is especially important this year, as the pandemic continues to effect young people. With the story, WFIR’s Caroline Moore: 1-28 mental health wrap 2-WEB The post February is “Youth Mental Health Awareness Month” first…… Continue Reading
Update: Masking in Roanoke County Public schools will be optional starting next month after an hours long school board meeting. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has details. 1-28 Mask Wrap-WEB Previous: The Roanoke County School Board voted to make masks optional in schools starting Monday, February 14th. Around 70 residents spoke during last…… Continue Reading
What would you do if you were sitting in your car in a parking lot, scratching a Virginia Lottery ticket, and you discovered you’d just won $777,777? That’s exactly what happened to Glenn Miller of Blacksburg. “I was in disbelief,” he said. “I just drove off.” It happened in the parking lot outside of Duck…… Continue Reading
Girl Scout cookies are back again this year, and they have a new cookie joining the collection. WFIR’s Caroline Moore has the story: 1-27 girl scout cookies wrap 2-WEB The post New Girl Scout cookie is a smash hit first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE: WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY. WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Localized amounts of 4 to 6 inches are possible along the highest ridges above 3500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. WHERE…Portions of southwest and…… Continue Reading
Over the next few days the State Senate and the House of Delegates will hold hearings on a number of gun-related issues, which considering the General Assembly split may be hard to move forward in many cases. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 1-27 Gun Bills Wrap#1 The post Gun laws up for consideration at…… Continue Reading
Andy Parker, the father of slain WDBJ-7 journalist Allison Parker, recently announced his intention to run against Republican 5th District Congressman Bob Good. Parker, a Democrat, tells Cardinal News, “I’m joining the race because the people in the 5th district deserve better; they deserve someone who understands the challenges that the people face.” Good won…… Continue Reading
Making its debut this April, the Star City Street Performer Expo will bring the “largest street performer acts in North America” to Roanoke. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 01-26 Street Performers WRAP For more information CLICK HERE The post Star City Street Performer Expo set for April first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading