VDH reporting 4,255 new coronavirus cases statewide

VDH reporting 4,255 new coronavirus cases statewide

The Virginia Department of Health this morning is reporting 4,255 new confirmed and probable cases, which marks the largest single day case spike since February, and 18 new confirmed and probable deaths in Virginia. Health officials are reporting 177 new cases across Roanoke City, Salem, and Botetourt and Roanoke counties.     FULL BREAK DOWN:…Continue Reading

Prominent Robert E. Lee statue legally allowed to come down

Prominent Robert E. Lee statue legally allowed to come down

Virginia’s Attorney General says the prominent Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue in Richmond can now legally be removed. He announced via a press release that the Supreme Court of Virginia sided with him that the state does have a right to remove state-owned property that sends “a message with which it now disagrees.”…Continue Reading

RAMP welcomes new cohort for business mentoring program

RAMP welcomes new cohort for business mentoring program

A 2020 federal grant has allowed RAMP to bring in two groups or “cohorts” of entrepreneurs and early-stage companies for mentoring per year. The latest has been announced and gets to work in two weeks, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: 9-2 RAMP Wrap#2   The post RAMP welcomes new cohort for business mentoring program first…Continue Reading

Did a Terry McAuliffe ad make a false claim?

Did a Terry McAuliffe ad make a false claim?

In a TV ad by Terry McAuliffe – Gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin was quoted but was it taken out of context?..WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report 9-2 YM WRAP 1-WEB The post Did a Terry McAuliffe ad make a false claim? first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

FACTCHECK: Did a Terry McAuliffe ad make a false claim?

FACTCHECK: Did a Terry McAuliffe ad make a false claim?

In a TV ad by Terry McAuliffe – Gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin was quoted but was it taken out of context?..WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report 9-2 YM WRAP 1-WEB The post FACTCHECK: Did a Terry McAuliffe ad make a false claim? first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

CCAP has helped hundreds afford tuition at VWCC

CCAP has helped hundreds afford tuition at VWCC

Virginia Western is closing in on a fundraising goal for CCAP — which helps people afford higher education. VWCC President Dr. Robert Sandel was live here on WFIR this morning. WFIR’s Ian Price reports: 09-01 C-CAP WRAP1 Hear the complete interview with Dr. Robert Sandel below: 9-1 Sandel Live Final-WEB The post CCAP has helped…Continue Reading

Franklin County Ag fair postponed

Franklin County Ag fair postponed

(from Franklin County) The County will postpone the 2021 Franklin County Agricultural Fair out of an abundance of caution due to rising COVID-19 cases in the community and region which is of specific concern for attendees, volunteers, and staff working the event. Prior to this decision discussions were had with local and regional health officials,…Continue Reading