Now not only is Virginia’s Blue Ridge the “East Coast Mountain Biking Capital,” it is also the base of operations for the U.S. Women’s Pro-Cycling Team that will train for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and beyond. Virginia’s Blue Ridge Board chairman Lee Wilhelm said on Saturday they worked with the Virginia Tourism Corporation to…… Continue Reading
(Roanoke County, VA—January 22, 2022) Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at approximately 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022 to the 3000 block of Woodway Road, in the Mount Pleasant area, for the report of a residential structure fire. First arriving crews from Station 6 (Mount Pleasant) found heavy fire and smoke from the…… Continue Reading
(Update 1/23) The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office has concluded their investigation and determined that the fire in the 3000 block of Woodway Road originated in the living room of the home and was the result of an accidental cause. Two occupants sustained injuries that were not life-threatening and two dogs died. One cat is still…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Friday he’s confident his administration will win a court battle over his executive order allowing parents to opt out of school mask mandates for their children, but he advised parents to “listen to their principal” until the Supreme Court of Virginia issues its ruling. With Youngkin’s…… Continue Reading
The Washington Football Team is explaining why an overwhelmingly popular new mascot name is not in final contention to become its new identity. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 01-18 Red Wolves WRAP The post Very popular name will NOT be Washington’s new mascot first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The national park service is allowing community input on the proposed closure of the Blue Ridge Parkway on June 4 and 5. With the story, WFIR’s Caroline Moore. 1-21 Ironman BRP wrap 1-WEB CLICK HERE for public comments The post Comments on Blue Ridge Parkway Closure first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Legislation allowing use of unapproved medicines on patients diagnosed with COVID has been rejected by a state Senate committee. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 1-21 Covid Treatment Wrap-WEB The post State Committee kills bill supporting use of controversial Covid treatments first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Fire and EMS crews this morning have blocked off the intersection of Wasena Avenue and Main Street SW as they battle a house fire. We will provide additional details when they become available. The post Roanoke City Fire EMS battle house fire in Wasena area first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Starting Monday you can file your taxes but there are several changes to the tax code you may want to know about. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report 1-21 TAX WRAP 1-WEB CLICK HERE for a link to the changes in the tax code The post New changes in the tax code first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Beginning Monday, Jan. 24, Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) will adjust daily opening hours to noon at its 395 stores. Increasing numbers of ABC’s retail employees continue to be affected by COVID-19 making staffing in stores difficult. This change in hours will enable Virginia ABC’s limited workforce to better serve its customers. Store closing…… Continue Reading