Dr. Charlie Broaddus, State Veterinarian with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), has issued a permit to Nicolas “Santa” Claus, of the North Pole, to bring his herd of “eight tiny reindeer” and one additional rare red-nosed reindeer into Virginia on the…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced the 1887 time capsule will be opened today, Wednesday, December 22. A historic preservation team will open the capsule at 12:00 PM at the Department of Historic Resources lab, located at 2801 Kensington Avenue, Richmond, 23221. The 1887 time capsule was discovered last Friday morning by crews disassembling the pedestal that…… Continue Reading
RND Coffee had a ribbon cutting for their new location at Vineyard station in Vinton today, where a town official talked about the “vibe.” WFIR’s Caroline Moore with the story: 12-21 Coffee ribbon cutting wrap #2-WEB The post RND makes it official in Vinton first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a nighttime burglary of the Dollar General located at 11490 W. Lynchburg Salem Turnpike in Montvale that occurred on Dec. 20th, 2021. The unknown suspects were able to disable the alarm system before forcing entry into the store. A large amount of merchandise was then taken from…… Continue Reading
A woman who requires daily medication for schizophrenia disappeared and the public is being asked to help locate her. 28-year-old Jade McCarty was last seen walking Friday morning around 2 am on Rt. 11 near the One9 Fuel Stop and truck wash before the Troutville turnabout at exit 150. If you have any information please…… Continue Reading
UDPATE: JADE MCCARTY has been located and is safe. Previous: A woman who requires daily medication for schizophrenia disappeared and the public is being asked to help locate her. 28-year-old Jade McCarty was last seen walking Friday morning around 2 am on Rt. 11 near the One9 Fuel Stop and truck wash before…… Continue Reading
UPDATE: The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office has concluded that the structure fire which occurred at 8517 Summer View Drive is undetermined with the most probable cause originating from the wood stove. The house is a total loss with a value of $33,500.00. Previous: Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at approximately 4:47a.m.…… Continue Reading
With the new year rolling around soon, many people have put “losing weight” as one of their resolutions. A local women, who lost 71 pounds, advises people to start now. WFIR’s Caroline Moore has the story. 12-21 Weight Loss wrap #1-WEB The post Looking to lose weight in the New Year? Just start says Willis…… Continue Reading
HARRISONBURG, Va. – A Luray, Virginia man pleaded guilty today to cyberstalking a female Army recruiter after being upset about failing his Army entrance examination. According to court documents, Braxton Louis Danley, 26, contacted the victim, an army recruiter in Harrisonburg, Virginia, via email in February 2018 expressing his interest in joining the United States…… Continue Reading
State Police say a Moneta woman was killed when her car ran off State Route 24 in Bedford County and struck a tree. It happened around 7:00 am Monday a few miles east of Stewartsville. Troopers say 41-year-old Vanessa Jayne Hilton was not wearing a seatbelt and died at the scene. NEWS RELEASE: BEDFORD CO,…… Continue Reading