As the debate over mask mandates continues – from local school districts to the Virginia Supreme Court – COVID transmission rates remain high in the local health districts. An update from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 1-26 Morrow Wrap#1 The post Some studies show mask wearing makes little difference first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The American Lung Association’s 20th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report was released today. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report 1-26 lung wrap 1-WEB Click here for the “State of Tobacco Control” report CLICK HERE for The American Lung Association’s 20th annual “State of Lung Cancer” report CLICK HERE for early screening for lung cancer The…… Continue Reading
The annual “State of Tobacco Control” report from the American Lung Association suggests that the Commonwealth could do a better job when it comes to the fight against tobacco use. The story from WFIR’s Caroline Moore: 1-27 VA Tobacco Report Card wrap -WEB Click here for the “State of Tobacco Control” report The…… Continue Reading
From Bedford County Sheriff’s Office: On 1/25/22 the Bedford County Sheriff’s received a tip from crime stoppers and also the humane society in reference to possible animal hoarding and cruelty occurring at a residence on the 1500 block of Eagle View Drive located in the Goodview area of Bedford County. Animal Control Deputies arrived at…… Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia has tested positive forCOVID-19. Warner’s communication director said Tuesday that the 67-year-old Democrat was vaccinated and had received booster shots. The spokeperson’s statement says all of Warner’s symptoms are extremely mild. Warner will be working from home while following the advice of the chamber’s attending physician.…… Continue Reading
Attorney General Jason Miyares moved to dismiss a petition to block Governor Youngkin’s executive order making masks optional in public schools. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more 1-25 MASK Wrap 1-WEB The post Virginia Attorney General on FOX News first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
For the second time, a federal appeals court has thrown out government approvals for the Mountain Valley natural gas pipeline to pass through Jefferson National Forest. The Roanoke Times reports that today’s decision by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals came after a three-judge panel found that the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau…… Continue Reading
After losing to Boston College on Saturday the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team dropped another game last night against North Carolina, but UVA bounces back from a weekend loss to beat a slumping Louisville team. WPLY-MIN The post UVA bounces back after weekend loss; VT falls again first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Could we see an end to mask mandates- not only in schools but other public places soon? A local health district director says we’re heading that way. WFIR’s More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 1-25 Bissell Wrap#11-WEB The post Could mask mandates be a thing of the past soon? first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
(update 1/25 10am) On January 24, 2022 at approximately 6:00 a.m., the City of Roanoke E-911 Center advised Roanoke Police of a person with a gunshot wound in the 2300 block of Highland Farm Road NW. Responding officers located an adult male with what appeared to be a serious gunshot wound outside of a residence…… Continue Reading