The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment (VAICS) continued to slide, falling 2.6 points over the final quarter of 2021. The index value is 72.4 this quarter, the second-lowest value on record. Concerns about the current economy are driving the loss, primarily the rising cost of food and fuel. Virginians’ worries about the future economy were…… Continue Reading
Giving Tuesday is today and that means that you have a chance to help your favorite organization. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report 11-30 Giv tue Wrap 1-WEB The post Giving Tuesday is valuable to local charities first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
For those a bit unnerved by the latest news about ANOTHER Covid variant, the director of the New River Health District hopes to put some minds at ease. 11-30 Omicron Wrap#1 The post Get a booster shot now – or wait for the Omicron formula tweaking? first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, Va. – Sean Denzel Guerrant, a Roanoke man who led the Rollin’ 30s Crips in Roanoke, pleaded guilty today to one count of racketeering conspiracy that included responsibility for a murder as well as a separate count involving a conspiracy to murder a different victim. During his plea hearing, Guerrant admitted to leading the…… Continue Reading
Feeding Southwest Virginia is just one of the many programs that are taking part in this day of fundraising. President and CEO Pamela Irvine talks about the unique matching challenge where the board of directors with double your donation up to 75 thousand dollars. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this 11-29 Giving tues Wrap 1-WEB The…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech beat UVA Saturday in the Commonwealth Clash 29 to 24. And Liberty ends its season on a losing note, beaten at home by Army 31 to 16. WPLY-MIN The post Tech wins Clash; Liberty overrun by Army first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Roanoke-based coffee company is opening its 2nd brick and mortar location in Vinton today. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 11-29 RND Vinton WRAP The post RND opens 2nd location in Vinton today first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
“Life’s About Relationships” is a new how-to book from a local author. Good ones are hard to find sometimes and that’s where a former evangelist who worked extensively with teenagers in the past hopes to make a difference. He spoke recently with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 11-29 Woodard Wrap#1 The post Local pastor-author releases how-to book…… Continue Reading
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Ports in California have been making headlines for their delays and supply chain backups. But the Port of Virginia has been running smoothly and outperforming other major ports on East Coast. Virginia Port Authority CEO and Executive Director Stephen Edwards said this week that its terminals are doing better in part…… Continue Reading
CHARLOTTESVILE, Va. (AP) — Braxton Burmeister threw for one touchdown, caught a pass for another and Virginia Tech ran for 320 yards and handed Virginia its fourth straight loss, 29-24 [Saturday]. Burmeister, who ran for 115 yards, hit Tayvion Robinson for a 61-yard touchdown and caught a 3-yard pass from Robinson on a double-reverse as…… Continue Reading