During her weekly update this morning Dr Cynthia Morrow with the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts said the local Virginia Department of Health is gearing up to distribute the third “booster shot” if and when the FDA approves it for the general population. As testing rates have risen again Morrow said the local health…… Continue Reading
Suicide Prevention Month starts tomorrow. The Pandemic has caused more mental health issues for many; suicide was already the second leading cause of death among 10 to 24 year olds. There are mental health “first aid” training sessions, a “Lunch and Learn” and virtual panel discussions in September. The Suicide Prevention Council has teamed up…… Continue Reading
Virginia legalized growing and possessing certain amounts of marijuana but it’s still a federally prohibited substance. That’s left landlords in somewhat of a predicament. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 08-31 Cannabis Renters WRAP The post Marijuana rules for renters in Virginia unclear first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Virginia Department of Health is reporting this morning 766,435 coronavirus cases and 11,842 virus-related deaths. That includes 3,487 new confirmed and probable cases and 32 new confirmed and probably deaths in Virginia. A breakdown of local numbers can be found below: Bedford County = 67 new cases, 2 new hospitalizations, 1 new death Botetourt…… Continue Reading
The Salem School Board didn’t take long or have to look very far to select its next superintendent, naming Curtis Hicks at last night’s meeting. Hicks has been the assistant superintendent in Salem since 2014. He succeeds Alan Seibert, who retires September 30. NEWS RELEASE: Curtis Hicks has been named the new Superintendent of Salem…… Continue Reading
COVID cases from the Delta variant may have peaked and could be on a downward trend; meanwhile local Virginia Department of Health officials are gearing up for a possible 3rd vaccine dose. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 8-31 Bissell Wrap#2 The post Delta variant on the wane? first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Checkpoint Strikeforce is back just in time for the labor day weekend focusing on male drivers between the ages of 21 to 35. Over the last 20 years the stats are down 50 percent but they want to continue their efforts between now and the holidays at years end …. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more…… Continue Reading
No injuries have been reported from a shooting in Roanoke, according to police.Authorities say the shooting happened shortly after 1 a.m. this morning at the Days Inn on Orange Avenue Northeast. No arrests have been made. The post Roanoke Police investigating after shots fired at area hotel first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Virginia Consumer Sentiment and Inflation Expectations Report conducted by Roanoke College saw a dramatic drop in the overall optimism regarding the economy and a lack of confidence in consumer spending . More from WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg. 8-30 RC WRAP 2-WEB The post A consumer sentiment report has just come out first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
The American Red Cross in Virginia is again putting out an urgent call for blood and platelet donations, some of which could wind up in Louisiana, Mississippi and other states impacted by Hurricane Ida. There are some incentives for those that donate blood or platelets in September – like coupons for free haircuts, and American…… Continue Reading