Last Friday September 10th, was the first day cannabis dispensaries in Virginia were able to sell cannabis flowers, also known as buds, for medical uses. WFIR Intern reporter Caroline Moore has the story. 9-15 Cannabis Flowers Sale wrap #1-WEB The post Medical marijuana users can now get flowers at dispensaries first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
WDBJ-7 is reporting Roanoke police have gathered and taped off an area at the Shell gas station off of Melrose Avenue. We will provide more information when it becomes available. The post BREAKING: Large police presence at Roanoke City gas station first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Roanoke police responded to the Shell gas station off of Melrose Avenue late last night following reports of gunshots being fired. Gas Station employees tell WDBJ-7 they heard and saw multiple shots fired from the outside into the convenience store which had five to six people inside. An employee said he saw one person…… Continue Reading
Its official: Donald Caldwell has issued a press release announcing that he is seeking re-election as the Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Roanoke in November. Caldwell points to his 40-year track record, also noting what he says is the poor financial management history of his Democratic opponent, Melvin Hill. Caldwell is running as an…… Continue Reading
Mixed signals again on a possible 3rd dose or “booster shot” for the COVID-19 vaccines to help ward off the variant strains. Dr. Cynthia Morrow with the Roanoke City and Allegheny Health Districts said today that CDC and FDA approval could come later this week – but yesterday other FDA officials said the data doesn’t…… Continue Reading
Bad news for the Virginia Tech football team. Tight end James Mitchell will miss the rest of the season. And tough luck for the Washington Football Team which lost starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick early in the 1st game of the season on Sunday. WPLY-MIN The post Tech, WFT lose key players first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
A haunted house benefiting Center in the Square is looking to hire help. WFIR’s Ian Price has details on “Blue Ridge Nightmares” 09-14 Haunted Help WRAP For more information or to apply click HERE The post Haunted house hiring paid help, unique applicants wanted first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Several FDA executives are among those who now say there is no data right now that shows a third COVID shot – a booster of sorts – is needed. A local health district director weighed in yesterday as WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 9-14 Bissell Wrap#2-WEB The post Data not in on booster shots yet says local…… Continue Reading
It may not be very cold outside right now, but the home heating season is not all that far away, and if you heat with natural gas, be prepared to see noticeably higher bills this winter. At Roanoke Gas Company, President and CEO Paul Nester says early estimates project overall rates rising 20% per cent…… Continue Reading
President Joe Biden’s new federal regulation announced last week requires companies with 100 employees or more to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine. As an alternative they can have non-vaccinated employees tested weekly but Dr. Noelle Bissell with the New River Health District said today that’s a problem right now. Bissell also said that the Health Department…… Continue Reading