COVID booster shot could be on the way

COVID booster shot could be on the way

Reports are now surfacing that the Biden Administration may soon recommend a COVID booster shot – a third dose – with that program getting underway as soon as next month. The rollout could also include those mass vaccinations clinics again. During her weekly teleconference today Roanoke City and Alleghany Health District director Dr. Cynthia Morrow…Continue Reading

A set of fatigue for some health care workers

A set of fatigue for some health care workers

As some still refuse to take the vaccine or wear masks to safeguard themselves and others against COVID-19, a sense of fatigue has set in among many health care workers. A local Virginia Department of Health Care official spoke about that yesterday. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: 8-17 Bissell Wrap#2 The post A set…Continue Reading

A sense of fatigue for some health care workers

A sense of fatigue for some health care workers

As some still refuse to take the vaccine or wear masks to safeguard themselves and others against COVID-19, a sense of fatigue has set in among many health care workers. A local Virginia Department of Health Care official spoke about that yesterday. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: 8-17 Bissell Wrap#2 The post A sense…Continue Reading

Youngkin announces plan to invest in all Virginians

Youngkin announces plan to invest in all Virginians

The Republican nominee for Virginia Governor is looking to put billions of dollars toward providing tax relief to residents. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 8-17 Youngkin Invest Wrap-WEB The post Youngkin announces plan to invest in all Virginians first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Youngkin announces tax relief plan

Youngkin announces tax relief plan

The Republican nominee for Virginia Governor is looking to put billions of dollars toward providing tax relief to residents. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 8-17 Youngkin Invest Wrap-WEB The post Youngkin announces tax relief plan first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra kicks off season with free concert

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra kicks off season with free concert

The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra has planned an ambitious slate of in person concerts this upcoming season – many have seen the glossy brochure in the mail – featuring Mozart, Dvorak, Schubert and more. 8-17 NE The post Roanoke Symphony Orchestra kicks off season with free concert first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Roanoke motorcyclist dies in crash on Blue Ridge Parkway

Roanoke motorcyclist dies in crash on Blue Ridge Parkway

A motorcycle traveling north on the Blue Ridge Parkway left the road on Saturday afternoon at milepost 171 near the Chateau Morrisette winery. The operator, Craig Dickerson, 58 years old, of Roanoke, was ejected and sustained serious injuries. Dickerson was transported to Carillion New River Valley Medical Center in Radford, and later to Roanoke Memorial…Continue Reading

Mayor addresses incentives for turning in guns – and for tips

Mayor addresses incentives for turning in guns – and for tips

Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea discussed efforts by the city to address gun violence during a live interview here on the Roanoke Valley’s Morning News. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 08-16 Mayor Guns WRAP Click below to hear the complete in-studio interview: 8-16 Lea In Studio The post Mayor addresses incentives for turning in guns –…Continue Reading