GLENNS, Va. (AP) — The second and final debate in Virginia’s closely watched governor’s race had been underway for about 10 minutes when a woman started shouting from the audience. “I worked very hard to be on the ballot. I should be up on the stage!” she yelled, as Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin stood by awkwardly…… Continue Reading
UPDATE FROM VINTON POLICE: Vinton, VA -An arrest has been made in connection with the homicide of Gary McMiller that took place on October 11, 2021, at 809 Hardy Rd. The individual was taken into custody on October 21, 2021,by the Roanoke City Police Department. The suspect has been charged with:1) Murder in the commission…… Continue Reading
Home sales continue to set records in the Roanoke Valley, both in number and average price. Here are the numbers: 4,962 listed homes sold this year through September, and that is up about 6% over the same period last year. The average sales price for the first nine months is about $290,000, about 5% higher…… Continue Reading
Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman – and former Virginia Tech Hokie – Christian Darrisaw took advantage of a bye week for his NFL team and returned to the Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Virginia to deliver a personal check for $10,000 today. Last year Darrisaw became an Ambassador for Ronald McDonald House, which provides temporary living…… Continue Reading
(Statement from Virginia State Vaccination Liaison Dr. Danny Avula on CDC Recommendation of Moderna, J&J Booster Doses and ‘Mixing and Matching’) (Richmond, Va.) – On October 21, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced recommendations for booster shots for certain people who previously received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson/Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 vaccines. Virginians will…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech-Carilion School of Medicine students who are also members of the Refugee and Immigrant Medical Association are raising money via an art auction that starts this Sunday – “An Afghan Crisis Fundraiser.” The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 10-22 Afghan Wrap#2 Donate to Roanoke Refugee Partnership The post An Afghan Crisis Fundraiser organized by…… Continue Reading
The state Supreme Court must now determine how redistricting in Virginia will be conducted — and who will do it. This comes after a voter-approved redistricting commission gave up any hope this week of doing so itself. Virginia Tech Political Science Professor and WFIR Political Analyst Bob Denton says the commission was doomed to fail…… Continue Reading
(AP) Virginia’s Supreme Court won’t reconsider its decision to allow removing a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee that was cut into pieces and hauled away from Richmond’s Monument Avenue weeks ago. Today the court denied a motion for a rehearing. Four property owners who failed to block the removal filed the motion last…… Continue Reading
Virginia’s ABC has sometimes joined retailers large and small for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales right after Thanksgiving, but there is no decision yet regarding this November. Officials say it is not so much a matter of intent but more of whether popular liquor products will all be available. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more…… Continue Reading
You may not know his face but many will recognize his voice from animated series like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Pinky from Animaniacs, Jimmy Neutron and The Land Before Time. Rob Paulsen has made a living as the voice of 250-plus animated characters and has voiced over 1000 commercials. This weekend he’s at Sonic-Con on…… Continue Reading