The chair of the Hollins University Political Science Department says its probably no accident that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation today just after the Senate passed an infrastructure bill championed by President Biden. Ed Lynch thinks Cuomo may have deliberately tried to steal the President’s thunder. Both Biden and Cuomo are Democrats.…… Continue Reading
Melvin Hill announced his campaign as the democratic nominee for Commonwealth’s attorney of Roanoke City, today. Hill said he is focusing his campaign on preventing crimes, with more intervention programs and education. Hill is running for a second time against incumbent Don Caldwell, who hasn’t formally announced his campaign. Caldwell is running as independent in…… Continue Reading
(Roanoke PD) On August 9, 2021 at approximately 4:40 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified of a deceased person in the 800 block of 8th Street NW. Responding officers located an adult female in a residence who was pronounced deceased on scene by Roanoke Fire-EMS. Due to the extent of the victim’s injuries, we are investigating…… Continue Reading
The annual golf tournament, “Swing it to End it”, to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association is back this Sunday in Salem. WFIR Intern Reporter, Caroline Moore, has the story. 8-10 Alz Golf Tournament wrap-WEB see the link below for more information about the golf tournament on Sunday: https://birdease.com/swingittoendit The post “Swing it to End it” benefits…… Continue Reading
Roanoke County Public Libraries has been recognized for its role in civic engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic. WFIR’s Madison Everett with more: 8-10 RoCo Library wrap The post RoCo libraries recognized for pivoting services during the pandemic first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a spending plan for $4.3 billion in federal coronavirus relief money, including funding for initiatives aimed at helping small businesses, increasing broadband access and replenishing the state’s depleted unemployment trust fund. The budget approved by the Senate and the House of Delegates preserves most…… Continue Reading
Getting fit and staying healthy requires more than just going to the gym. A local start-up business has a new approach for a healthy lifestyle. WFIR’s Madison Everett with more: 8-9 LAT for Web The post Local personal trainer at SML has new approach to wellness first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Saying first “its been a long haul,” the director for the New River Health District also said today its official – the more transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19 has arrived in the NRV. Dr. Noelle Bisell again stressed that incidences of “breakthrough infection” for those already vaccinated is extremely low. She urged the hesitant to…… Continue Reading
With Roanoke County schools starting this Thursday, they’ve also had to make changes to their athletic programs due to coronavirus. WFIR Intern Reporter Caroline Moore has the story. 8-9 Athletic mask requirement wrap #1-WEB The post New mask guidelines extend to athletic fields as well first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Training camp is underway for the Virginia football team. And the new voice and media manager for the Roanoke Railyard Dawgs is a local – Mitch Stewart went to Lord Botetourt High School and called Penn State hockey games while in college: 8-9 WPLY The post UVA football camp underway; Dawgs new broadcaster has local…… Continue Reading