Of the approximately 37,000 students enrolled at Virginia Tech this semester, 134 were not in compliance with the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, meaning that they did not submit documentation or receive an exemption. A VT spokesman said today these students have been disenrolled, also noting that the university does not know whether any of those students…… Continue Reading
Federal prosecutors say a Buchanan woman was sentenced to two years in prison today for using other people’s credit cards to buy more than $5,000 dollars worth of merchandise at the Valley View Best Buy. 61-year-old Patricia Mosely admitted in February she used credit card accounts of three other people without their knowledge or consent.…… Continue Reading
A flash flood watch is in effect as the remnants of Hurricane Ida are heading our way, and periods of heavy rain seem all but certain. Minor flooding appears possible, but major disruptions appear unlikely. Longtime Roanoke Valley residents have no trouble recalling the catastrophic flooding Hurricane Juan created in 1985, but WDBJ-7 Meteorologist Leo…… Continue Reading
During her weekly update this morning Dr Cynthia Morrow with the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts said the local Virginia Department of Health is gearing up to distribute the third “booster shot” if and when the FDA approves it for the general population. As testing rates have risen again Morrow said the local health…… Continue Reading
Suicide Prevention Month starts tomorrow. The Pandemic has caused more mental health issues for many; suicide was already the second leading cause of death among 10 to 24 year olds. There are mental health “first aid” training sessions, a “Lunch and Learn” and virtual panel discussions in September. The Suicide Prevention Council has teamed up…… Continue Reading
Virginia legalized growing and possessing certain amounts of marijuana but it’s still a federally prohibited substance. That’s left landlords in somewhat of a predicament. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 08-31 Cannabis Renters WRAP The post Marijuana rules for renters in Virginia unclear first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Virginia Department of Health is reporting this morning 766,435 coronavirus cases and 11,842 virus-related deaths. That includes 3,487 new confirmed and probable cases and 32 new confirmed and probably deaths in Virginia. A breakdown of local numbers can be found below: Bedford County = 67 new cases, 2 new hospitalizations, 1 new death Botetourt…… Continue Reading
The Salem School Board didn’t take long or have to look very far to select its next superintendent, naming Curtis Hicks at last night’s meeting. Hicks has been the assistant superintendent in Salem since 2014. He succeeds Alan Seibert, who retires September 30. NEWS RELEASE: Curtis Hicks has been named the new Superintendent of Salem…… Continue Reading
COVID cases from the Delta variant may have peaked and could be on a downward trend; meanwhile local Virginia Department of Health officials are gearing up for a possible 3rd vaccine dose. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 8-31 Bissell Wrap#2 The post Delta variant on the wane? first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Checkpoint Strikeforce is back just in time for the labor day weekend focusing on male drivers between the ages of 21 to 35. Over the last 20 years the stats are down 50 percent but they want to continue their efforts between now and the holidays at years end …. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more…… Continue Reading