Salem sailor among five dead in helicopter crash

Salem sailor among five dead in helicopter crash

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The U.S. Navy on Sunday identified five sailors who died when a helicopter crashed in the Pacific Ocean off of Southern California. They were Lt. Bradley A. Foster, 29, a pilot from Oakhurst, California; Lt. Paul R. Fridley, 28, a pilot from Annandale, Virginia; Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class James…Continue Reading

Woman raised in Roanoke is found dead in Glacier National Park

Woman raised in Roanoke is found dead in Glacier National Park

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK: Jennifer Coleman, who was reported missing Wednesday, September 1, was found deceased in a steep and rocky area near the Continental Divide.Cause of death is currently under investigation. AWARE FOUNDATION FACEBOOK: It is with heavy heart that we have to share this news. Jennifer Coleman, daughter of one of our own AWARE…Continue Reading

Four arrested during overnight search in Montgomery County

Four arrested during overnight search in Montgomery County

From Montgomery County Sheriff’s office: On 09/04/2021 at 8:13 p.m. we received a request for assistance from the Virginia State Police (VSP) in regards to a pursuit of a stolen vehicle that began on I-81. The information provided to us was that the individuals had been involved in an armed robbery in New Jersey and…Continue Reading

Man dead after shooting in Northwest Roanoke

Man dead after shooting in Northwest Roanoke

On September 4, 2021 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified of a person with a gunshot wound in the 300 block of Harrison Avenue NW. Responding officers located an unresponsive adult male in the area with what appeared to be critical injuries. Roanoke Fire-EMS pronounced the victim deceased on scene. The identity of…Continue Reading

Update: man shot dead in Northwest Roanoke identified

Update: man shot dead in Northwest Roanoke identified

(from Roanoke PD 9-7) UPDATE: Roanoke Police have identified the victim of this incident as Hakeem K. Logan, 29 of Roanoke. (previously) On September 4, 2021 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified of a person with a gunshot wound in the 300 block of Harrison Avenue NW. Responding officers located an unresponsive adult…Continue Reading

Armstrong throws, runs Virginia past William & Mary, 43-0

Armstrong throws, runs Virginia past William & Mary, 43-0

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Brennan Armstrong threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more and Virginia beat William & Mary 43-0 on in the opener for both teams Saturday night. Armstrong hit Demick Starling on a 65-yard scoring pass and Ra’Shaun Henry from five yards out. It was Henry’s fifth touchdown in eight catches…Continue Reading

Suspect caught after 2 shot after Virginia football game

Suspect caught after 2 shot after Virginia football game

WOODBRIDGE, Va. (AP) — Police in Virginia say a teen suspected of shooting and wounding two others after a high school football game has been arrested in North Carolina. The Prince William County Police Department issued a news release on Saturday saying that the 17-year-old male was arrested Friday in the shooting that occurred Aug.…Continue Reading

Ex-Virginia policeman indicted on child pornography charges

Ex-Virginia policeman indicted on child pornography charges

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A former Virginia police officer has been indicted on charges stemming from his attempts to produce child pornography, receiving images and trying to access it on a cell phone, a federal prosecutor said. Nathan Allen, Jr., 33, was indicted on Thursday by a federal grand jury, said Raj Parekh, acting U.S.…Continue Reading

Kyle Petty Charity Ride set for revival after two year hiatus

Kyle Petty Charity Ride set for revival after two year hiatus

A former Nascar driver is heading back on the road for a charity motorcycle ride after a two year hiatus. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 9-3 Petty Ride Wrap-WEB  https://www.kylepettycharityride.com/kyle-petty-2021-charity-ride-revival The post Kyle Petty Charity Ride set for revival after two year hiatus first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

September 11 poster exhibit offers chance to reflect

September 11 poster exhibit offers chance to reflect

A series of 14 posters from the 9-11 Memorial & Museum and the National Endowment for the Humanities is on display all month at the Franklin County Library in Rocky Mount. Its a chance to reflect on what happened 20 years ago next week. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 9-3 9-11 Wrap#2-WEB The post September…Continue Reading