Don’t expect any major price spikes, but at a time when gas prices tend to start falling, some after-effects of Hurricane Ida may boost them for a few weeks. Ida reached Category 4 strength as it barreled across some of the main oil refining centers of the country. AAA Mid-Atlantic Spokesperson Morgan Dean says 13%…… Continue Reading
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
At Richmond Raceway they are gearing up for a full day of NASCAR racing – and remembrance – next Saturday on September 11th. Track president Dennis Bickmeier: WPLY-MIN The post Racing – and remembrance – on September 11 at Richmond first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(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
After a year and a half – one venue is back and ready to start seeing patrons again while keeping it’s commitment to cultural contribution is still the focus. …WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more. 9-1 spot wrap 1-WEB CLICK HERE to see the upcoming lineup The post The Spot On Kirk Reopens On September 2nd…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Department of Health this morning in reporting 3,407 new confirmed and probable coronavirus cases and 19 new confirmed and probable deaths in Virginia. Health officials are reporting 99 new cases and 1 new hospitalization across Roanoke City, Salem, and Botetourt and Roanoke counties. FULL Breakdown: Roanoke City: 44 new cases, 1…… Continue Reading
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for… Eastern Craig County in southwestern Virginia… Southwestern Botetourt County in west central Virginia… Northwestern Roanoke County in west central Virginia… * Until 345 AM EDT Wednesday. * At 944 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned…… Continue Reading
That downtown property along I-581 known as the Elmwood Building has been purchased by Freedom First Credit Union, which will use the former furniture store and the one-time home for Meridium as its headquarters. Freedom First will move employees there over time; GE Digital will be a tenant for now. The century-old building has been…… Continue Reading
The United States Marshals Service in cooperation with the Virginia State Police recently completed Operation Rundown which resulted in the arrest of 24 registered sex offenders within the Western District of Virginia. Operation Rundown was a 6-week operation conducted from mid-July to the end of August. The targets of Operation Rundown were individuals that had…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today declared a state of emergency to respond to impacts from Tropical Depression Ida, which is expected to cause heavy rains and flooding along the I-81 and I-66 corridors. Localities in the southwest region have already experienced heavy rainfall in recent days, leading to flash floods and complicating storm preparation efforts. In addition to the flood threat,…… Continue Reading