Virginia Tech reports that 90% of its students have submitted proof of receiving COVID-19 vaccines. The university is requiring all students to be vaccinated except for those granted religious and medical exemptions. VT’s on-line vaccination dashboard shows that 70% of staff have presented vaccination proof; while they are urged to be vaccinated, they are not…… Continue Reading
Are some media outlets over-hyping the fact that a small number of fully-vaccinated people have had “breakthrough infections” due to the Delta Variant form of COVID-19? Reports surfaced over the weekend that the White House was complaining about breakthrough infection coverage. Dr. Noelle Bissell is director of the New River Health District. The main issue…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: At 2:42 p.m. on Saturday (July 31), Virginia State Police responded to a crash on northbound I-81 almost a half mile south of Ready Mix Rd. A 2021 Freightliner Cascadia tractor-trailer was traveling north in the middle lane when it attempted to move into the left lane, striking a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Valley SPCA is offering a new way for pets to find new homes without spending time at the shelter. It is called “rehoming”, and the idea is for a pet owner might want or need to relinquish their dog or cat to do so directly with another guardian. The process begins begins on…… Continue Reading
The new Fallon Park Elementary School in Southeast Roanoke started opening in segments almost 2 years ago but this morning just before classes start in a few weeks the building was finally dedicated. The new Fallon Park Elementary features advanced security, rooms dedicated to STEM and much more natural light in every classroom. Still to…… Continue Reading
The airport manager at Dulles International Airport in Northern Virginia will become the new executive director of much-smaller Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Mike Stewart is a 38-year industry veteran, and he will succeed Tim Bradshaw, who resigned in January. Stewart was once the Roanoke station manager for Piedmont Airlines. He is scheduled to start on October…… Continue Reading
UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: Both Eathan Freeman and Richard Hernandez have been safely located. PREVIOUS: The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Eathan Paul Freeman, 16years old of Rocky Mount was reported missing by a family member on July 26th, 2021. He was last seen in the area…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: (Roanoke County, VA—August 2, 2021) Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at 9:04p.m. on Sunday, August 1, 2021 to the 6600block of Old Mill Road, in the Back Creek area, for the report of a residential structure fire. First arriving crews from Station 11(Back Creek)found light smoke showing from the front door of…… Continue Reading
State lawmakers are back in Richmond today to begin a special session. Governor Northam called it to determine how to use $4.3 billion in federal COVID relief funds. But Republicans say they are being given no say in those decisions, as WFIR’s Evan Jones: 08-02 Special Session Wrap-WEB The post As General Assembly begins special…… Continue Reading
State lawmakers are back in Richmond today to begin a special session. Governor Northam called it to determine how to use $4.3 billion in federal COVID relief funds. But Republicans say they are being given no say in those decisions, as WFIR’s Evan Jones: 08-02 Special Session Wrap-WEB The post As General Assembly begins special…… Continue Reading