NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) – Authorities say a North Carolina man wanted for first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend has been apprehended in Virginia. Police in Newport News, Virginia, say 27-year-old Travis Jefferson was taken into custody around 2 p.m. on Thursday. A news release says local officers along with the U.S. Marshal…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On October 1, 2021 at approximately 3:30 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified of shots fired in the 3100 block of Melrose Avenue NW. As officers were responding to that location, they were notified that an adult male with a non-life threatening gunshot wound had arrived via personal transport to Carilion Roanoke Memorial…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts held its first mass clinic focused on that 3rd Pfizer “booster shot” at the Berglund Center today. Communications officer Christie Wills says they filled all 1400 slots available – and they will schedule another one at the Berglund Center next week. Wills also says if you show up…… Continue Reading
An area GOP Congressman says Democrats are not willing to give enough for bipartisan support of President Biden’s social agenda. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 10-1 Cline Spending Wrap-WEB The post Cline: Dems not willing to give enough for bipartisan support first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Calling radio another platform on which to showcase the good work of non-profits in the region, the creator of the BUZZ TV show that airs on Blue Ridge PBS is launching a radio program Saturdays at 4-pm – on WFIR. Gene Marrano has more on “Buzz 4 Good.” 10-1 Buzz Wrap -1 The post New…… Continue Reading
After taking a year off because of covid The Humble Hustle is back to bring you The Roanoke Roots and Reggae Fest..WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report 10-1 reggae wrap 1-WEB CLICK HERE for more info and to get tickets The post Roanoke Roots and Reggae Fest first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) An accident that shut down the exit from I-581 to Orange Avenue earlier today was due to an accident that led to a fatality. Roanoke Police were notified of a motor vehicle crash involving a moped at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road just after noon. They found an adult…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On September 29 at approximately 9:00 p.m., a Roanoke Police Officer was patrolling in the area of 6th Street/Moorman Avenue NW. Roanoke Police analysts have identified this area as one that has shown a recent increase of violent crime. Roanoke Police direct targeted enforcement to these areas when possible in an attempt…… Continue Reading
UPDATE 10/1): The victim of this incident has been identified as Basil Hubble, 31 of Roanoke. (from Roanoke PD) On September 29 at approximately 9:00 p.m., a Roanoke Police Officer was patrolling in the area of 6th Street/Moorman Avenue NW. Roanoke Police analysts have identified this area as one that has shown a recent increase…… Continue Reading
The annual Fall Waterways Clean Up is kicking off this weekend October 2nd … WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more 9-30 Clean Valley Wrap 1-WEB CLICK HERE to sign up The post Clean Valley Council Fall Waterways Clean Up first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading