End of school mask mandate may not make much difference

End of school mask mandate may not make much difference

In the light of Governor Youngkin’s vow to end mask mandates in public schools the director for the New River Health District reviewed COVID statistics from a number of states. What she found might surprise some people, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 1-19 Bissell Wrap#1-WEB The post End of school mask mandate may not make…Continue Reading

Roanoke City Schools to keep masking requirement

Roanoke City Schools to keep masking requirement

from Roanoke City Public Schools: Governor Youngkin has issued Executive Order Number Two regarding masks that will go into effect on January 24, 2022. At this time, Roanoke City Public Schools will continue to require students, staff, and visitors to wear face coverings in schools and on buses, as medically and developmentally appropriate. Virginia law…Continue Reading

Traffic fatality this morning on Williamson Road

Traffic fatality this morning on Williamson Road

(from Roanoke City PD) On January 19 [this morning] at approximately 6:50 a.m., the City of Roanoke E-911 Center notified Roanoke Police of a person with injury in the 3700 block of Williamson Road NW. Responding officers located an unresponsive adult female partially in the roadway. Roanoke Fire-EMS personnel pronounced the woman deceased on scene.…Continue Reading

Update: Traffic fatality victim on Williamson Road named

Update: Traffic fatality victim on Williamson Road named

(update 1/24/pm) UPDATE: Roanoke Police have identified the victim of this incident as Jody McFarland, 35 of Roanoke. No further updates are available at this time. (from Roanoke City PD) On January 19 [this morning] at approximately 6:50 a.m., the City of Roanoke E-911 Center notified Roanoke Police of a person with injury in the…Continue Reading

Area Health District Director addresses school mask debate

Area Health District Director addresses school mask debate

In the bi-weekly briefing with the Roanoke Alleghany Regional Health District, Dr. Cynthia Morrow addressed potential changes in schools regard Covid.WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more 1-19 vhd wrap 2-WEB The post Area Health District Director addresses school mask debate first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Morgan Griffith on fox business

Morgan Griffith on fox business

9th District Congressman Morgan Griffith spoke about his thoughts on the policies that Governor Glenn Youngkin wants to put in place during an interview with Fox Business.  WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more 1-18 Griffith on FOX WRAP 2-WEB The post Morgan Griffith on fox business first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Congressman Griffith discusses mask mandates in VA

Congressman Griffith discusses mask mandates in VA

9th District Congressman Morgan Griffith spoke about his thoughts on the policies that Governor Glenn Youngkin wants to put in place during an interview with Fox Business.  WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more: 1-18 Griffith on FOX WRAP 2-WEB The post Congressman Griffith discusses mask mandates in VA first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Sportsbook releases odds for Washington’s new name finalist

Sportsbook releases odds for Washington’s new name finalist

A prominent sportsbook has released betting odds for the names reportedly being considered as a finalist for the NFL team in Washington. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 01-18 WFT Odds WRAP Here are the odds to become the Washington Football Team’s new name from DraftKings Sportsbook (for entertainment purposes only): Commanders +140 Admirals +160 WFT +400 Red…Continue Reading

Be patient if your street hasn’t been plowed yet

Be patient if your street hasn’t been plowed yet

Is your street plowed yet after Sunday’s snow and sleet? Not all residential streets were expected to be cleared on snow. Roanoke City’s Transportation Division Manager has a helpful tip that can speed up the process, as Gene Marrano reports: 1-18 City PLow Wrap#2 The post Be patient if your street hasn’t been plowed yet…Continue Reading

Bradley Free Clinic and Tudor House

Bradley Free Clinic and Tudor House

Tudor House recently donated money to the Bradley Free Clinic to help with expansion in order to house the services that Tudor House provides. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more 1-18 tudor bradley wrap 2-WEB CLICK HERE for the Bradley free Clinic CLICK HERE for the Tudor House The post Bradley Free Clinic and Tudor House first appeared…Continue Reading