Updated COVID numbers for the Near Southwest Region, which includes Carilion, Centra, LewisGale, Sovah Health, and the Salem VA Medical Center as of today – there are 204 hospitalized COVID-19 patients and 62 ICU patients. Last week there were 176 hospitalized for COVID-19 in the Near Southwest region, and 161 two weeks ago – when…… Continue Reading
Roanoke County Emergency crews responded to a house fire this morning in the Bent Mountain area. Investigators say two people and a dog made it out safely thanks to working smoke alarms. However, one parakeet died in the blaze. NEWS RELEASE: (Roanoke County, VA—December 10, 2021) Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at approximately 5:48a.m.…… Continue Reading
JMU alumni and fans are gearing up for tonight’s FCS quarterfinal matchup between the Dukes and Montana in Harrisonburg. James Madison head football coach Curt Cignetti says the Grizzlies is an experienced and well-coached team: WPLY-MIN The post JMU Dukes, Montana face off in FCS playoff match tonight first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
A new book by a Roanoke College professor is analyzing LGBTQ history in Southwest Virginia and discussing how that knowledge can make our area more welcoming. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more in this In-Depth segment. 12-10 In Depth- WEB The post New book highlights Roanoke City’s LGBTQ History first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Roanoke County Emergency crews responded to a house fire this morning in the Bent Mountain area. Investigators say two people and a dog made it out safely thanks to working smoke alarms. However, one parakeet died in the blaze. The post Roanoke County house fire claims the life of parakeet first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
The monthly luncheon held by Virginia’s U.S. Representatives and Senators from both sides of the aisle had a special guest earlier this week – Republican Governor-Elect Glenn Youngkin. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 12-10 Kaine-Youngkin Wrap#1 The post VA Congressional Delegate welcomes Youngkin to lunch first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _Health officials say the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus has been identified in a Virginia resident, the first case to be reported in the state. In a news release on Thursday, the Virginia Department of Health said the variant was identified in a sample from an adult resident of northwest Virginia…… Continue Reading
Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University “At the Movies” … with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: “Belfast” 12-9 ATM-Belfast-WEB The post At the Movies: “Belfast” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Police have charged the owner of a dog that was found tied to a pole at a local park last month. There is no word on what the dog’s previous owner is charged with or why the dog named Luna was tied to the pole. Officials with Angels of Assisi say Luna is on…… Continue Reading
Misdemeanor charges and fines for the homeless sleeping on downtown sidewalks isn’t the answer says Roanoke City Councilman Joe Cobb – that’s one reason he did not support the “no camping” ordinance that passed anyway on Monday. He spoke with WFIR’s Gene Marrano yesterday: 12-9 Cobb Wrap##2 The post Joe Cobb on “No” vote and…… Continue Reading