Shooting Friday in Roanoke County wounds two

Shooting Friday in Roanoke County wounds two

(Roanoke County, VA) -On Friday, December 10 just before midnight the Roanoke County Emergency Communications Center received a report of a shooting in the 800 block of Fenwick Drive. Officers with the Roanoke County Police responded and located two subjects with gunshot wounds. The injuries were non-life-threatening, and the subjects were transported to an area…Continue Reading

MEGA Pet Adoption Event–Holiday Extravaganza today

MEGA Pet Adoption Event–Holiday Extravaganza today

(Angels of Assisi release) Roanoke, VA – Come find your next best friend at the MEGA Pet Adoption Event and Holiday Extravaganza on Saturday, December 11th (today) , from 12 pm to 4 pm at the Berglund Center. Admission to the event and parking are free. There will also be adoption fee specials. This spectacular…Continue Reading

Its official: Elliott is new Cavs head football coach

Its official: Elliott is new Cavs head football coach

Virginia didn’t have to extend its search for a new football coach beyond the Atlantic Coast Conference as the Cavaliers announced Friday they had tabbed longtime Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott to fill their vacancy. Cavaliers athletic director Carla Williams announced Virginia was hiring Elliott, who will be introduced at a news conference next week. No…Continue Reading

UPDATE: $300,000 damage in Roanoke County house fire

UPDATE: $300,000 damage in Roanoke County house fire

UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office reports that the fire that occurred on Lodi Lane this morning remains undetermined at this time due to the damage caused by the fire and structural instability. Damage estimates are $300,000.00. PREVIOUS: Roanoke County Emergency crews responded to a house fire this morning in the Bent Mountain area.…Continue Reading

Reports: Elliott to be next UVA head football coach

Reports: Elliott to be next UVA head football coach

Media reports say Tony Elliott, the Clemson offensive coordinator who helped the Tigers win a pair of national championships and reach the College Football Playoff six straight years, is expected to become the Virginia Cavaliers’ next head football coach. Just today the Virginia Board of Visitor’s approved 10 million dollars towards the 65 million dollar…Continue Reading

Update COVID numbers for the Near Southwest region

Update COVID numbers for the Near Southwest region

Updated COVID numbers for the Near Southwest Region, which includes Carilion, Centra, LewisGale, Sovah Health, and the Salem VA Medical Center as of today – there are 204 hospitalized COVID-19 patients and 62 ICU patients. Last week there were 176 hospitalized for COVID-19 in the Near Southwest region, and 161 two weeks ago – when…Continue Reading

UPDATE: Two people and dog escape house fire but parakeet does not

UPDATE: Two people and dog escape house fire but parakeet does not

Roanoke County Emergency crews responded to a house fire this morning in the Bent Mountain area. Investigators say two people and a dog made it out safely thanks to working smoke alarms. However, one parakeet died in the blaze. NEWS RELEASE: (Roanoke County, VA—December 10, 2021) Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at approximately 5:48a.m.…Continue Reading

JMU Dukes, Montana face off in FCS playoff match tonight

JMU Dukes, Montana face off in FCS playoff match tonight

JMU alumni and fans are gearing up for tonight’s FCS quarterfinal matchup between the Dukes and Montana in Harrisonburg. James Madison head football coach Curt Cignetti says the Grizzlies is an experienced and well-coached team: WPLY-MIN The post JMU Dukes, Montana face off in FCS playoff match tonight first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…Continue Reading

New book highlights Roanoke City’s LGBTQ History

New book highlights Roanoke City’s LGBTQ History

A new book by a Roanoke College professor is analyzing LGBTQ history in Southwest Virginia and discussing how that knowledge can make our area more welcoming. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more in this In-Depth segment. 12-10 In Depth- WEB The post New book highlights Roanoke City’s LGBTQ History first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…Continue Reading

Roanoke County house fire claims the life of parakeet

Roanoke County house fire claims the life of parakeet

Roanoke County Emergency crews responded to a house fire this morning in the Bent Mountain area. Investigators say two people and a dog made it out safely thanks to working smoke alarms. However, one parakeet died in the blaze. The post Roanoke County house fire claims the life of parakeet first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…Continue Reading