The Virginia Department of Health has announced a partnership with 18 library systems across the commonwealth to distribute COVID-19 rapid antigen at-home test kits at no cost…. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more 11-17 BOCO WRAP 1-WEB CLICK HERE for a list of locations near you The post Free covid tests are available in our area…… Continue Reading
The French Farmhouse on Church Avenue in downtown Roanoke cut the ribbon today. Owner Ashley Lawson offers her take on the home-decor marketplace. Perfect for holiday gifts as well she says. Lawson also says her goal is to be budget-friendly. Right next door the old Firehouse number one is being renovated as a retail space.…… Continue Reading
Next month Roanoke City could pass an ordinance that would make it a class 4 misdemeanor to sleep on a sidewalk in the downtown district. That could mean more homeless people will have to seek a shelter instead. Rescue Mission of Roanoke CEO Lee Clark says they are ready. Clark says the Rescue Mission and…… Continue Reading
Thanksgiving is 8 days away – and so is the Atlantic Union Drumstick Dash that same morning. Funds raised from the 5K run or walk event in downtown Roanoke will support Roanoke Rescue Mission food service programs. So far around 5000 runners or walkers have signed up; all Drumstick Dash participants get a T-shirt and…… Continue Reading
The son of former Virginia Tech head football coach Frank Beamer is addressing rumors he may return to Blacksburg. WFIR’s Clark Palmer explains 11-17 Beamer Wrap-WEB The post Beamer reaffirms commitment to South Carolina amid VT vacancy first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The legal needs of the community have shifted over the past few years in part due to the coronavirus pandemic. A local nonprofit is trying to figure out the region’s greatest needs. With the story, WFIR’s Caroline Moore: 11-17 Legal aid wrap 1-WEB Take the survey The post Legal Aid Society wants feedback on next…… Continue Reading
On November 16, 2021 at approximately 3:40 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound 1300 block of Rorer Avenue SW. Responding officers located an adult male with a non-life threatening injury outside of a residence on Rorer Avenue. Roanoke Fire-EMS transported the man…… Continue Reading
The director of the New River Health District laments the politicization of the vaccine rollout and COVID safety guidelines – which have changed often. That’s what happens she says when you are “learning in real time.” The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 11-16 Bissell Wrap#2-WEB The post Beware COVID vax misinformation says health district director…… Continue Reading
It will cost Virginia Tech $8.75 million to buy out the rest of Justin Fuente’s contract as the head football coach at Virginia Tech. That was the word from Athletic Director Whit Babcock this morning. Babcock also said he’s already working on a short list of candidates for the Hokies head coaching position. 11-16 Whit#1-WEB …… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech mutually parting ways with Head Football Coach Justin Fuente is not a surprise to the host of Greg Roberts Live, on our sister station WFIR. Co-Defensive Line Coach J.C. Price will take over as interim Head Coach for the Miami game this weekend and the final game of the year against UVA. WPLY-MIN…… Continue Reading