Star City Street Performer Expo set for April

Star City Street Performer Expo set for April

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

Some studies show mask wearing makes little difference

Some studies show mask wearing makes little difference

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 releases report

The American Lung Association releases report

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 American Lung Association releases report on tobacco use

The American Lung Association releases report on tobacco use

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

Dozens of dogs rescued from Bedford County home

Dozens of dogs rescued from Bedford County home

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

Virginia Sen. Warner announces positive COVID-19 test

Virginia Sen. Warner announces positive COVID-19 test

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

Virginia Attorney General on FOX News

Virginia Attorney General on FOX News

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

Mountain Valley Pipeline loses a key permit

Mountain Valley Pipeline loses a key permit

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

UVA bounces back after weekend loss; VT falls again

UVA bounces back after weekend loss; VT falls again

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 mask mandates be a thing of the past soon?

Could mask mandates be a thing of the past soon?

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