(from TSA) Transportation Security Administration officers at Washington Dulles International Airport stopped a Troutville resident from bringing his 9mm handgun onto his flight on Thursday, October 21. The firearm was loaded with seven bullets – including one in the chamber. Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority police confiscated the gun and cited the man, who also faces…… Continue Reading
Virginia’s state-sponsored bus system is expanding again, now about to start a second daily round-trip along the I-81 corridor — and this one will make a stop in the Roanoke Valley . The Virginia Breeze service between Christiansburg and Washington started in December of 2017, rapidly surpassing by far the projected ridership. Now the state…… Continue Reading
A bit of Hollywood arrives at the Taubman Museum of Art this weekend, with more than 60 costumes designed for feature films and major television events – all created by Oscar winner Ruth E. Carter. WFIR’s Gene Marrano takes us on a tour of “Afrofuturism in Costume Design,” and other related exhibitions at the Taubman,…… Continue Reading
Just because you can buy so-called Delta-8 marijuana in some gas stations or local stores does NOT mean those are actually legal products. WFIR’s Ian Price has that story: 11-11 Delta-8 WRAP The post Delta-8 marijuana is in local stores despite being illegal first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The 540 area code is running out of phone numbers, so a second area code is coming our way next May: 826. When that happens, you will have to dial all ten digits for all calls, including local ones — and starting Saturday, November 14, all phones in the region will be able to make…… Continue Reading
What Roanoke doing to help curb gun violence – what the city calls a multifaceted public safety approach – was on display in a virtual presentation made to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services earlier this week. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 11-12 DCJS Wrap#2-WEB The post Roanoke highlights its gun violence prevention efforts…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Democratic Del. Kelly Convirs-Fowler has been reelected tothe Virginia House in one of three races that had remained uncalled more than a week after the election. The Associated Press on Wednesday called the 21stDistrict race for Convirs-Fowler. She withstood a strong challenge from Republican Tanya Gould, a human trafficking survivor and…… Continue Reading
The Franklin County Sheriff’s office says northbound US 220 is closed at Henry Road, the result of a tractor trailer accident. Officials say the truck is leaking fluids, and a detour is being set up to reroute northbound traffic. Further details are not yet available. From the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office: 220 NB at Henry…… Continue Reading
Veteran’s Day is a good time to raise awareness for those who served – and the help they could use from volunteers. The story from WFIR’s Ian Price: 11-11 Veteran PM Wrap The post DAV calls for more volunteers to assist disabled Veterans first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The biggest fundraiser for the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center gives you the chance to name an owl or two. The money is needed to help fundraise for year-round operations and ongoing legal expenses, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports 11-11 Owl WRAP Click here to go to bid on the auction The post Southwest Virginia Wildlife…… Continue Reading