That will happen on Monday. See photo from front door. The post Famous Anthony’s to close Crystal Spring location first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Possible road rage shooting in Roanoke today
On August 27, 2021 at approximately 5:00 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified of a person with a gunshot wound in the 2300 block of Franklin Road SW. Responding officers located an adult male inside a business in the area with what appeared to be a non-life threatening injury. Roanoke Fire-EMS transported the man to Carilion…… Continue Reading
Kaine talks infrastructure at the Cove
Senator Tim Kaine was at an event at Carvins Cove in Roanoke on Wednesday, to talk about the Infrastructure bill. WFIR Intern Reporter Caroline Moore has the story. 8-27 Kaine in Roanoke Wrap #1-WEB The post Kaine talks infrastructure at the Cove first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Gun violence prevention subject of another Herring roundtable
For the second day in a row, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring took part in a local round table discussion; this time at the Vinton War Memorial where the topic was gun violence prevention. Herring met this morning with local state lawmakers, law enforcement agencies, Roanoke City Council members and non-profits involved with gun violence…… Continue Reading
New Classes Come To Mill Mountain
Mill Mountain Theatre will be gearing up to have it’s full fall – In person class schedule this year. Along with the Acting – Movement – Voice – Musical Theatre – Dance – and Theatre Tech classes offered – Mill Mountain will have some other offerings as well . . WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this…… Continue Reading
Shooting incident late this morning in NW Roanoke
(From Roanoke PD) On August 27, 2021 at approximately 11:30 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified a person with a gunshot wound in the 900 block of Kellogg Avenue NW. Responding officers located an adult male victim with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries. Roanoke Fire-EMS transported the man to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for…… Continue Reading
VDH reports largest single day coronavirus case spike since February
The VDH today is reporting 3,520 new coronavirus cases statewide, which is the largest single day case spike since February 11th, and 40 new virus related deaths from around the Commonwealth, which marks the largest single-day death spike since April 6th. State health officials are reporting 122 new coronavirus cases, 2 new deaths, and 3…… Continue Reading
Congressman: Afghanistan pullout plan “a recipe for disaster”
You can count one Roanoke-area U.S. Congressman among those who believe the plan to pull troops out of Afghanistan should have been executed better. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 08-27 Cline-Wrap You can hear our full interview with Congressman Cline below: 8-27 Ben Cline In Studio-WEB The post Congressman: Afghanistan pullout plan “a recipe for…… Continue Reading
Childhood immunizations are down; health officials urge parents to act
State health officials say the numbers of childhood vaccines being administered in Virginia has fallen significantly in the last year and a half, and they urge parents to get their children immunized, especially as a new school year begins. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more. Everyone seems to agree on the reason for the lower numbers:…… Continue Reading
Four people displaced by Salem structure fire
The Salem Fire & EMS Department responded to a structure fire at 1434 Azalea St. this evening at approximately 7:38 p.m. The home sustained heavy fire and smoke damage throughout, but the two residents, who were home at the time of the fire,were able to escape without injury. The first units arrived within two minutes…… Continue Reading