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
Two Bedford County students are charged with assaulting each other at Liberty High School. The sheriff’s office says it happened Tuesday when a verbal altercation became physical, and one of the two suffered a puncture wound on or near the facial area. Officials say the primary aggressor faces an assault and battery count, and the…… Continue Reading
The first of two recounts in Virginia’s House of Delegates that will determine whether power is split between Democrats and Republicans don’t matter much. That’s according to our political analyst as WFIR’s Ian Price reports: 12-02 Recounts WRAP The post ANAYLST: Looming Virginia recounts “really don’t matter” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Its back to the familiar format starting tomorrow night for “Dickens of a Christmas” in downtown Roanoke. WFIR’s Gene Marrano on what’s scheduled: 12-2 Dickens Wrap#1-WEB The post Dickens returns to familiar format starting tomorrow night first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech’s new head football coach says returning to Blacksburg is a dream come true. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 12-2 Pry Intro Wrap-WEB The post Pry says returning to Blacksburg is dream come true first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Virginia Tech graduate will be the next leader of the Norfolk Southern Corporation. The railroad announced today that Alan Shaw will succeed James Squires as CEO as of May 1st. Shaw has worked for 27 years at Norfolk Southern, most recently as Chief Marketing officer. He earned engineering and business degrees as Virginia Tech.…… Continue Reading
Its often difficult for high school students heading to community college – and then to 4-year school or a career a few years later. That’s why Virginia Western Community College employs “success coaches.” WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on that, “In Depth.” 12-2 In Depth VWCC-WEB The post In Depth: VWCC’s “Success Coaches” help students…… Continue Reading
This year is the 30th anniversary of Southwest Virginia ballet’s Nutcracker. After a virtual performance last year, they are eager to get back to live shows. With the story, WFIR’s Caroline Moore. 12-1 Nut Wrap #2-WEB The post Southwest Virginia Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” is back this month first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading