RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democratic leaders in Virginia conceded Friday that Republicans have won control of the House of Delegates. The Associated Press has not called all of Virginia’s House races yet. But the concession means Republicans would complete an elections sweep in which they also reclaimed the offices of governor, lieutenant governor and attorney…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A juvenile son of Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin tried twice to cast a ballot in Tuesday’s election, officials said Friday. The 17-year-old son presented an ID but was told he was ineligible to vote due to his age and turned away, according to a statement from Scott Konopasek, Fairfax County’s general…… Continue Reading
(Salem City release) The Salem Fire & EMS Department responded to a structure fire at 2308 Peach St. this morning at approximately 11:40 a.m. The home sustained significant damage and three pets perished in the fire. The displaced residents were not home at the time of the fire, and they are now being assisted by…… Continue Reading
Virginia Health Commissioner Norm Oliver has issued LewisGale Medical Center in Salem “a certificate of public need” to begin work on their neonatal intensive care unit. LewisGale has been seeking approval to provide intensive care unit level services to babies in Salem since 2011. State Senator David Suetterlein says that request was routinely denied through…… Continue Reading
The vacancy rate in Southeast Roanoke City is currently 17 percent. The non-profit Restoration Housing has been slowly chipping at that number and today a second blighted Southeast home more than 120 years old on Dale Avenue cut the ribbon after 11 months of repair and remodeling. Restoration Housing has another southeast Roanoke project underway…… Continue Reading
As we prepare to turn our clocks back with the end of Daylight Savings Time, AAA Mid-Atlantic is reminding drivers to be prepared, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports: 11-5 Drowsy Driving WRAP The post AAA warns of Daylight Savings Time driving dangers first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
State Republicans say education reform will be at the forefront of their agenda once they take control of the House of Delegates. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 11-5 Gop Agenda Wrap-WEB The post Gilbert: Education to be at forefront of Republican agenda first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Williamson Road’s annual restaurant week begins tomorrow. This years theme is “Passport to great food.” And that passport can mean free air travel. WFIR’s Caroline Moore has the story: 11-5 Rest week wrap #1-WEB The post WRABA’s Restaurant Week kicks off tomorrow first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A new community-based financial institution intends to launch next year. More on that formal announcement today that came on the rooftop at Center in the Square, from WFIR’s Caroline Moore: 11-4 Rigdeview bank wrap-WEB The post New locally-based bank coming to the Valley first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
With help from the Small Business Development Center and the Roanoke City Economic Development Department, Shaniece Jones has gone from making custom cakes and other confectionary treats in her kitchen to a new storefront at 501 Campbell Avenue Southwest. “Sweets by Shaniece” cut the ribbon today, with help from Mayor Sherman Lea. Besides those custom-made…… Continue Reading