RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s unemployment rate has fallen significantly since the coronavirus pandemic had shut down much of the economy last year. But the state’s labor force is still slightly smaller than what it was before the pandemic began. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported Wednesday that the state’s unemployment rate peaked at 11.3% in April 2020. The…… Continue Reading
From Carilion Clinic: To help reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19, Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital (CFMH) is implementing additional visitation restrictions to keep patients and employees safe. Effective Friday, Dec. 31 at 7 a.m., the facility will update its visitation level to red. No visitors will be permitted with the following exceptions: Inpatient:…… Continue Reading
A child was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle while riding his bike Wednesday on Arbutus Avenue in Southeast Roanoke. Police say the driver of the car that hit the child and other witnesses remained on scene and were cooperative with the investigation. The child’s age has not…… Continue Reading
The American Lung Association is rolling out a new campaign called No Tobacco 22 with tips to help you quit tobacco for good. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more: 12-31 smoke wrap 1-WEB Call 1-800-LUNGUSA or CLICK HERE for more help. The post Quitting smoking in the new year first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
The effort to prevent Virginians from driving impaired changed its messaging in the past few years based on research. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 12-30 Man Baby WRAP The post A look at how impaired driving messaging has changed first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Statement from Congressman Ben Cline: Today, I am proud to share that I will run for reelection in Virginia’s redrawn Sixth Congressional District (VA-6), which includes my hometown of Lexington and our current home in Fincastle. I am excited the new VA-6 still includes so many of the communities I’ve served since I was first…… Continue Reading
from Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts: Tuesday night’s testing event at the Salem Civic Center provided evidence of the unprecedented demand for testing. Over 200 people were tested at the event and unfortunately, demand exceeded our supply. Given this demand, the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) will have a limited supply of…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech Athletics has posted an excuse letter on its Facebook page to help fans get out of work to watch the Hokies take on Maryland in today’s Pinstripe Bowl. You can listen to the bowl game here on WFIR when coverage starts at 12:30. The post VT Athletics offers…… Continue Reading
Vinton, VA -On December 28, 2021, at 1:54 p.m., officers of the Vinton Police Department responded to a malicious wounding call for service in the 200 block of 8th Street, Vinton. Responding officers located one adult male with what appeared to be a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The adult male was subsequently transported to Carilion Roanoke…… Continue Reading
The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing to examine the popularity of a form of virtual currency called stablecoins.. . WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more: 12-28 Crypto WRAP 1-WEB The post The Senate Banking Committee hearing on virtual currency. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading