The Virginia General Assembly opens its 2022 session later today in Richmond with major changes in place that will affect what does and does not get passed this year — and how it all impacts you. The biggest change comes courtesy of the November elections, when Virginians elected Republican Glenn Youngkin as governor and gave…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin yesterday announced his Medical Advisory Team led by Dr. Marty Makary, Nancy Agee, Kathy Gorman, Alan Levine, Dr. Bogdan Neughebaeur, and Anand Shah. “I am proud to announce a group of experts from the medical and public health community that will be providing updates on the pandemic and…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Phoenix Hardwoods, Inc., an artisan manufacturer of high-quality furniture and home goods made exclusively from Virginia-grown hardwoods, will expand its production facility in the county and open a new retail storefront in the historic Farmer Supply store in the heart of downtown Floyd. The new retail and…… Continue Reading
In conjunction with Governor Northam’s order yesterday to expand COVID testing capacity at Virginia Department of Health sites around the state, Roanoke City and Alleghany Health District director Dr. Cynthia Morrow said today that will happen here adjacent to the vaccination center at Valley View Mall. Morrow says they hope to have that “testing tent”…… Continue Reading
Roanoke County officials hope to expand career and technical education opportunities in county schools, and that is why the Board of Supervisors and school board members meet today in long-term efforts to make it possible. Roanoke County schools already offer CTE programs at the Burton Center for Arts and Technology, but the demand for such…… Continue Reading
BLACKSBURG – Effective Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, Virginia Tech Athletics will institute a policy requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR proof of vaccine medical exemption OR negative test for indoor events. Virginia Tech Athletics appreciates fans’ understanding and cooperation as coronavirus continues to impact our campus and our community. This vaccination policy has been developed…… Continue Reading
In what was likely his last formal act on COVID-19, Governor Northam issued an emergency order today, giving health care systems more flexibility regarding licensing requirements for hospital beds – it also allows workers with out-of-state licenses to practice in Virginia, and increases the ratio of workers to patients. The Omicron surge was a major…… Continue Reading
While many non-playoff NFL teams are firing head coaches or general managers, the Washington Football Team is just weeks from unveiling its new name. But is the cat already out of the bag? WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 01-10 WFT Name-WRAP1 The post Are Washington Football Team new name leaks a ruse? first appeared on…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On January 10, 2022 at approximately 1:30 a.m., the City of Roanoke E-911 Center advised Roanoke Police Officers of a suspicious call with injuries in the 3500 block of Yellow Mountain Road SE. Responding officers located an adult female lying outside of a residence. The woman was unresponsive and appeared to be…… Continue Reading
(Update 1/12 940am) Roanoke Police have identified the victim as Brooks M. Mullen, 23 of Roanoke. There are no further updates and this remains an ongoing investigation. (from Roanoke PD) On January 10, 2022 at approximately 1:30 a.m., the City of Roanoke E-911 Center advised Roanoke Police Officers of a suspicious call with injuries in…… Continue Reading