Update: Voting rights advocates are voicing opposition to an executive order from Governor Glenn Youngkin that ,they say, has removed eligible voters from voter rolls prior to election day. WFIR’s Clark Palmer explains. Previous: Voting rights advocates held a press conference this morning to speak out against Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 35,…… Continue Reading
With Sherman Lea Sr. retiring as the Mayor of Roanoke at the end of the year, Joe Cobb is in the middle of his second term as vice-mayor and is now running for the top spot. Cobb will find out if he bests Stephanie Moon-Reynolds and David Bowers on November 5th. The story from WFIR’s…… Continue Reading
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment. The post Roanoque Baroque opens season 3, The Miracle Worker and RBT’s Dracula first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
The Virginia State Police has issued a CODI Alert on behalf of the Roanoke City Police Department on 10-23-24. The Roanoke City Police Department is looking for Jonneisha Shanel Ivory, age: 12, race: Black, sex: Female, eyes: Brown, height: 5’7″, weight: 125. Last seen wearing White/Green tennis shoes, light teal jacket, pink backpack, green and…… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Jonneisha has been located. Previous:The Virginia State Police has issued a CODI Alert on behalf of the Roanoke City Police Department on 10-23-24. The Roanoke City Police Department is looking for Jonneisha Shanel Ivory, age: 12, race: Black, sex: Female, eyes: Brown, height: 5’7″, weight: 125. Last seen wearing White/Green tennis shoes, light…… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Jonneisha has been located safely. Previous:The Virginia State Police has issued a CODI Alert on behalf of the Roanoke City Police Department on 10-23-24. The Roanoke City Police Department is looking for Jonneisha Shanel Ivory, age: 12, race: Black, sex: Female, eyes: Brown, height: 5’7″, weight: 125. Last seen wearing White/Green tennis shoes,…… Continue Reading
Evelyn Powers is making her first run for Roanoke City council. The longtime city employee says her experience sets her apart. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Independent Roanoke City Council candidate Evelyn Powers is one of 7 candidates running for 3 open seats. She says respect for the city’s residents and affordable housing top…… Continue Reading
Virginia officials touted the statewide success of Operation Cease fire. Roanoke city has been a part of that success as one of the pilot cities for the program. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. State and local officials are celebrating the success of two programs in the Star City…Operation Ceasefire and Operation Bold Blue Line. …… Continue Reading
Virginia is 2024’s second most politically engaged state, according to a new study from WalletHub. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Virginia is 2nd most politically engaged state for 2024, per study first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Health experts say now is the time to get vaccinated. Flu, Covid and RSV vaccines are available. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. The State Epidemiologist says now is the time to protect yourself from seasonal illnesses. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us flu and covid cases may be low now but health officials…… Continue Reading