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
VSP Arrests 59 Impaired Drivers RICHMOND, Va. – Despite a significant decrease in fatal traffic crashes over the 2021 Labor Day holiday weekend for Virginia, there was still an alarming number of deaths among motorcyclists. Of the eight traffic deaths reported for the holiday weekend to date, four involved motorcycles and one involved a moped. During…… Continue Reading
“It is a state police investigation …We are asking motorists to avoid the West Riverside Drive/ Mill Lane area where the investigation is taking place,” says a Salem spokesperson about an incident ongoing as of 3:50 pm. It has also been labeled as “multi-jurisdictional police investigation.” . The post Motorists ask to avoid area in…… Continue Reading
Area near Mills Lane has now been opened after a chase that reportedly started on I-81 “It is a state police investigation …We are asking motorists to avoid the West Riverside Drive/ Mill Lane area where the investigation is taking place,” says a Salem spokesperson about an incident ongoing as of 3:50 pm. It has…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City is calling it the largest investment in Parks and Recreation maintenance in the past two decades – $2.3 million allocated in 2019 is about to be put to use. About two dozen parks and greenways will get new signage, turf, scoreboards, rehabbed tennis courts, water fountains and much more. Work won’t get underway…… Continue Reading
Carilion Children’s – Tanglewood Center – in the the former JC Penney location – is about to debut. Carilion has invested around 30 million dollars in the two-story, 150,000 square foot makeover that will consolidate its pediatric outpatient services. (All practices will be open by October 4). Much more on this story tomorrow morning on…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Department of Health today is reporting 4,474 new confirmed and probable cases, which marks the largest single day case spike since February 6th, 30 new confirmed and probable deaths and 137 new hospitalizations in Virginia. Health officials are reporting 166 new cases, 1 new hospitalization, and 1 new death across Roanoke City, Salem,…… Continue Reading
After a 43-0 victory over William and Mary to open the season on Saturday, UVA head football coach Bronco Mendenhall said it was a good start: WPLY-MIN The post “Good start” says Bronco after opening win for UVA first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
An enormous statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee has been hoisted off the giant pedestal where it towered over Virginia’s capital city. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 09-08 REL-WRAP1 The post Monument Avenue’s largest Confederate statue comes down first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading