It happens infrequently but occurred again last week for a short period – the Carilion Clinic Emergency Department was in a “Diversion” mode, in large part due to the COVID spike. WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: 9-10 Diversion Wrap#1 The post Carilion goes into Diversion Mode with ER overcrowding first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
COVID vaccine hesitancy certainly isn’t a new subject at this point and its means we are still in the middle of a pandemic. The African-American community has been hit harder than some other demographics by the lack of vaccinations. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on this, “In Depth.” 9-10 Vax In Depth The post In…… Continue Reading
Update: The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that the structure fire which occurred at 4100 Wexford Court is accidental with the cause remaining under investigation. Damages are estimated at $10,000.00. (Roanoke County, VA—September 9, 2021) Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at 6:56p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021 to the 4100 block of Wexford Court,…… Continue Reading
Mill Mountain Theatre unveiled its 2022 season on September 9, 2021, in front of a live audience both in-person and virtually through Facebook Live. The 2022 season lineup is filled with exciting, challenging and joyful shows for the community to fall in love with. Offering four MainStage shows, two Fringe Series shows, two Concert Series…… Continue Reading
A full weekend of racing at Richmond raceway. Track president Dennis Bickmeier – also on who might win the NASCAR race Saturday night. WPLY-MIN The post A Day – and Night – At the Races in Richmond first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Organizers of an upcoming fun run say it aims to help Afghan refugees coming to the Star City. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 9-9 Refugee Run Wrap WEB The post Fun Run looks to help Afghan refugees coming to Star City first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke is releasing a Canada Goose at Virginia Tech this afternoon at 4:30 pm. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 09-09 Goose WRAP1 The post Goose release today after bird was stuck in VT drone cage first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University “At the Movies” … with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: the documentary, “Lost Leonardo.” 9-9 At the Movies-WEB The post At the Movies: “Lost Leonardo” … or is it? first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
In case you are wondering how close we might be to election day, consider this: in-person early voting begins a week from tomorrow in Virginia, and area elections officials are already sending out ballots. Many of the voting procedures adopted for the first time in Virginia last year remain the same this time around; they…… Continue Reading
A 30 million dollar makeover of the former JC Penny department store has transformed 150,000 square feet into a hub for pediatric services. Beginning next week Carilion Children’s – Tanglewood Center will start seeing young patients. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 9-9 Childrens Wrap#2 The post Carilion Children’s – Tanglewood Center designed to be…… Continue Reading