Updated COVID case numbers for the Near Southwest Region, which includes Carilion, Centra, LewisGale, Sovah Health, and the Salem VA Medical Center, as of today: there are 195 hospitalized COVID-19 patients and 65 ICU patients. That compares to 231 that were hospitalized in the region a week ago for COVID – and more than 300…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts announced today that a second adult who was hospitalized with complications from hepatitis A has died. This is tied to the Hepatitis A outbreak among people who ate at one of three Famous Anthony’s restaurants in August, when an employee there who had contracted “Hep A” was working.…… Continue Reading
(10/29 4pm) (ROANOKE, Va.) – This afternoon, the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) announced that they learned that a third adult who was hospitalized with complications has died from hepatitis A. The RCAHD will disclose no further information about the individual to protect privacy and out of respect for the family. “It is always…… Continue Reading
A fictionalized memoir about a brother and sister who were raised in an abusive home – how it impacted their lives, and what readers might take away from it – is the subject of a new book from a Smith Mountain Lake author – who will sign copies this afternoon for a SARA-Roanoke fundraiser at…… Continue Reading
Many of the House of Delegate Districts in the area are considered “safe” for incumbents who are either unopposed or represent a district heavily tilted towards their party – but in the New River Valley a familiar face could have a stiff challenge as he seeks a third term. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 10-29…… Continue Reading
You are running out of time if you wish to cast an in-person vote ahead of Tuesday’s elections — Virginia’s 45-day early voting period is now down to the final two. And if you requested an absentee ballot by mail, the days are also running short. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more: 10-29 Early Voting Wrap1-WEB…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A. Linwood Holton Jr., Virginia’s first Republican governor since Reconstruction and a crusader against racial discrimination, has died. He was 98. His family says he died peacefully Thursday at his Kilmarnock, Virginia, home. Holton was Virginia’s governor from 1970 to 1974. A moderate, he declared an end to “Massive Resistance,” the…… Continue Reading
After two home losses to open the season when they scored a total of one goal, the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs hit the road this weekend for games at Birmingham and Knoxville. WPLY-MIN The post Dawgs look to score more goals; Liberty to avoid letdown first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
While candidates continue last-minute campaign stops ahead of Tuesday’s election, one claims that Southwest Virginia has more pull if people show up at the polls. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 10-28 Miyares Vote WRAP The post Candidate says Southwest Virginia can be as important as NOVA first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Republican vying to be Virginia’s next Governor is vowing to empower parents , and bring a new form of leadership to Richmond. WFIR’s Clark Palmer examines Glenn Youngkin’s platform during this longer listen segment. 10-28 Youngkin LL-WEB The post Youngkin talks plans to improve Virginia’s future first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading