Delegate Christ Hurst is one of six Democrats that a national Republican group is targeting in hopes of regaining control in the House of Delegates. The Republican State Leadership committee is already running ads aimed at unseating Hurst in the 12th District which covers much of the New River Valley. Our political analyst says the…… Continue Reading
A new statewide poll shows Democratic candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general all holding comfortable over the Republican ticket — in large part the product of Virginia’s continuing population and demographic shifts. For governor, the Wason Center Poll from Christopher Newport University shows Democrat Terry McAuliffe with 50% percent support among likely voters,…… Continue Reading
The Washington Football team gets ready for the regular season – head coach Ron Rivera says they’ll line up the last preseason game against Baltimore on Saturday with whomever available: WPLY-MIN The post WFT gets ready for last preseason tilt with Baltimore first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Today, Bradley Free Clinic in Downtown Roanoke broke ground on the new 2000 sq. ft. Robertson Behavioral Health Wing. WFIR Intern Reporter Caroline Moore, has the story. 8-25 Bradley Groundbreaking Wrap #1-WEB The post Bradley Free Clinic gets set to expand footprint, services first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS) has announced the Dr. Alan Seibert will join RCPS in the role of Constituent Services and Government Relations Officer (CSGRO). Dr. Seibert is currently Superintendent of Salem City Schools and, as he’s previously announced, will be retiring from that role soon. The newly established Office of the Constituent Services and…… Continue Reading
With a recent uptick nationally and locally in the number of people seeking the COVID vaccine, the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health districts will hold a mass vaccination clinic on Monday from 10am until 2pm at the Berglund Center – the first one in months. Dr. Cynthia Morrow is the health district director; she says…… Continue Reading
Virginia First Lady Pam Northam says she and her husband, Governor Ralph Northam, are more focused on fulfilling many of their goals before worrying about what they’ll do once he leaves office in January. Virginia Governors never get more than four years at a time to accomplish whatever goals they set out, and Pam Northam…… Continue Reading
The Seventh annual Roanoke 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is Saturday, September 11th, at 5:00 pm at the Salem Red Sox stadium. sign-ups are underway . WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more 8-25 911 wrap 1-WEB CLICK HERE to register The post Remembering 9/11 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Penhook, Virginia (August 25, 2021) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult with dementia. Ross Arkell (white male / 86 years of age) was reported missing by a family member just before midnight on Tuesday, August 24th after he walked from his residence in the Bay…… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Officials report Mr. Arkell has been safely located. PREVIOUS: Penhook, Virginia (August 25, 2021) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult with dementia. Ross Arkell (white male / 86 years of age) was reported missing by a family member just before midnight on Tuesday, August…… Continue Reading