The deadline is drawing near for the State Supreme Court to complete its redistricting work. A Roanoke-area lawmaker says the preliminary plan does a great disservice to Vinton-area residents, and he hopes the final plan will change that. The court appointed two special masters to draw up the new Congressional and General Assembly lines, and…… Continue Reading

Educators have announced plans to increase security in response to TikTok posts warning of shooting and bomb threats at schools around the country Friday as officials assured parents the viral posts were not considered credible. The posts circulating online warned that multiple schools would receive shooting and bomb threats. The threats had many educators on…… Continue Reading

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Outgoing Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam laid out a proposal Thursday for a $158 billion two-year state budget that would boost Virginia’s reserves, give teachers and other state workers pay raises, and institute a variety of tax cuts. The spending blueprint Northam outlined to members of the legislature’s money committees is…… Continue Reading

 Earlier in the week we told you about a donation made to start an endowment fund to insure the financial future of the zoo made by a local philanthropist. Now,  Mill Mountain Zoo is proud to announce some new arrivals coming soon..WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this 12-16 zoo wrap 2-WEB CLICK HERE for more information The…… Continue Reading

As Virginia is facing an acute skilled worker shortage, the Virginia Infrastructure academy hopes to help. WFIR’s Caroline Moore has the story. VIA-WEB   The post Community colleges, businesses join ranks to boost workforce skills first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading