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 vote against sidewalk…… Continue Reading
A northern Virginia library has removed a display that placed the Bible alongside two books activists have sought to remove from school libraries as pornographic and obscene. The library display in McLean included “Lawn Boy” by Jonathan Evison and “Gender Queer” by Maia Kobabe alongside the Bible and a number of troll dolls. The display…… Continue Reading
An albino deer and her fawn were shot and killed illegally in Patrick county, and the sheriff is offering a reward for information leading to whomever is responsible. Game warden Dale Owens told the Martinsville Bulletin that whoever shot the deer didn’t have permission to hunt on the property and were shooting from the roadway.…… Continue Reading
Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in Vinton showed off its $28 million expansion today, one that includes much more than additional gaming space. The expansion more than doubles the size and almost triples capacity at Rosie’s, which opened two and a half years ago. Officials say it allows for 350 more games, ones not seen there before.…… Continue Reading
Even as overall crime rates in the city of Roanoke trend downwards dozens of gun violence incidents over the past few years and more than a dozen fatalities just this year alone have some residents wondering – is the Star City a safe place? The City of Roanoke has been pushing back by establishing the…… Continue Reading
On its home court James Madison neat Virginia in men’s basketball last night 52 to 49. Its the first win for the Dukes over the Cavaliers in 12 attempts. WPLY-MIN The post JMU scores first-ever win over UVA in men’s basketball first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Rescue Mission received some criticism at yesterday’s Roanoke City Council public hearing before a vote was taken to turn camping on downtown city streets into a misdemeanor. Some opponents of the ordinance said the Mission’s “barriers” to accepting the homeless in its shelter leave too many people out in the cold. In light…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Rescue Mission received some criticism at yesterday’s Roanoke City Council public hearing before a vote was taken to turn camping on downtown city streets into a misdemeanor. Some opponents of the ordinance said the Mission’s “barriers” to accepting the homeless in its shelter leave too many people out in the cold. In light…… Continue Reading
NextGen Aviators is back at ROA , to allow Roanoke County city students in 6th through 10th grade to learn about the technical aspects of aviation. This story from WFIR’s Caroline Moore: 12-7 NextGen wrap 1-WEB The post Training the next generation of aviators? first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) – A World War II veteran who was the last surviving officer of “Easy Company,” which inspired the HBO miniseries and book “Band of Brothers,” has died. Edward Shames was 99. An obituary posted by a funeral home said Shames, of Norfolk, Virginia, died peacefully at his home on Friday. Shames was…… Continue Reading