WASHINGTON (AP) – The chairman of the House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection says the committee has interviewed about 250 people so far. That shows the swift pace of the investigation as lawmakers aim to compile the most comprehensive account yet of the violent attack and hold a series of public hearings next year. Committee…… Continue Reading
Virginia State Police say a Connecticut woman was one of two people killed when the car she was riding in was hit head-on by a car traveling the wrong way on Interstate 95 during a police chase. A news release says Emporia police were pursuing a 2018 BMW that refused to stop for officers. The…… Continue Reading
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) – Leaders in the Black community of Virginia Beach are calling for a federal investigation into the fatal police shooting of a Black man earlier this year. They said Wednesday that Donovon Lynch’s right to carry a gun for protection was ignored during a night of violence last March on the…… Continue Reading
Democratic incumbent delegate Alex Askew (Virginia Beach) has officially conceded his District 85 race after a recount showed that he would not overcome Republican challenger Karen Greenhalgh. A three judge panel today upheld her victory, ensuring a Republican majority in the House of Delegates, even with one more recount in the 91st district expected next…… Continue Reading
While the Supreme Court won’t render a decision on Mississippi’s abortion ban until June, plenty of people are weighing in about the prospect of overturning Roe v. Wade. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 12-3 Abort Griffith WRAP The post GOP Congressman thinks ‘Roe v Wade’ won’t be overturned first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
The creator of “Buzz 4 Good” – heard Saturday afternoons at 4 on WFIR – is holding a celebration that’s open to all non-profits in the area. More from WFIR’s Caroline Moore: 12-3 Buzz for Good wrap #2-WEB Non-profits who want to attend can RSVP to [email protected]. The post The 12th Day of Christmas is…… Continue Reading
Things are going to get “Weird” at the Berglund Center next fall. Five-time Grammy-winning comedian Weird Al Yankovic is coming to Roanoke on October 25, 2022. He’s one of five artists to have Top 40 singles in each of the last four decades, the others are Michael Jackson, Madonna, U2, and Kenny G. Tickets for…… Continue Reading
Two individuals now face 81 charges in connection to a rash of vehicle break-ins and thefts in the city. Salem Police made the arrests this week following a flurry of vehicle larcenies during the month of November. Between November 8and 13 of this year, the 911 operations center received multiple calls from various parts of…… Continue Reading
From UVA Athletics: CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia Fralin Family Head Football Coach Bronco Mendenhall announced today he will step down from his position as the Cavaliers’ head football coach following the team’s upcoming bowl game. “It has been a privilege to have Bronco Mendenhall direct the Virginia football team over the past six seasons,” said Virginia…… Continue Reading
A new statewide poll shows how much Democrats in Virginia far more favor wearing face masks than Republicans, whether it’s in stores, restaurants, or outdoor public places. And in each of the 13 places presented, those identifying as Democrats said they were about 30 to 40% more likely to wear a mask than Republicans. As…… Continue Reading