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 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
The monthly luncheon held by Virginia’s U.S. Representatives and Senators from both sides of the aisle had a special guest earlier this week – Republican Governor-Elect Glenn Youngkin. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 12-10 Kaine-Youngkin Wrap#1 The post VA Congressional Delegate welcomes Youngkin to lunch first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _Health officials say the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus has been identified in a Virginia resident, the first case to be reported in the state. In a news release on Thursday, the Virginia Department of Health said the variant was identified in a sample from an adult resident of northwest Virginia…… Continue Reading
Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University “At the Movies” … with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: “Belfast” 12-9 ATM-Belfast-WEB The post At the Movies: “Belfast” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Police have charged the owner of a dog that was found tied to a pole at a local park last month. There is no word on what the dog’s previous owner is charged with or why the dog named Luna was tied to the pole. Officials with Angels of Assisi say Luna is on…… Continue Reading
Misdemeanor charges and fines for the homeless sleeping on downtown sidewalks isn’t the answer says Roanoke City Councilman Joe Cobb – that’s one reason he did not support the “no camping” ordinance that passed anyway on Monday. He spoke with WFIR’s Gene Marrano yesterday: 12-9 Cobb Wrap##2 The post Joe Cobb on “No” vote and…… Continue Reading
Misdemeanor charges and fines for the homeless sleeping on downtown sidewalks isn’t the answer says Roanoke City Councilman Joe Cobb – that’s one reason he did not support the “no camping” ordinance that passed anyway on Monday. He spoke with WFIR’s Gene Marrano yesterday: 12-9 Cobb Wrap##2 The post Joe Cobb on vote against sidewalk…… Continue Reading
A northern Virginia library has removed a display that placed the Bible alongside two books activists have sought to remove from school libraries as pornographic and obscene. The library display in McLean included “Lawn Boy” by Jonathan Evison and “Gender Queer” by Maia Kobabe alongside the Bible and a number of troll dolls. The display…… Continue Reading
An albino deer and her fawn were shot and killed illegally in Patrick county, and the sheriff is offering a reward for information leading to whomever is responsible. Game warden Dale Owens told the Martinsville Bulletin that whoever shot the deer didn’t have permission to hunt on the property and were shooting from the roadway.…… Continue Reading