State transportation officials are considering a new passenger rail route that would link Roanoke and the New River Valley with Richmond and Hampton Roads. This is separate and apart from plans to expand Roanoke Amtrak service to two round-trip trains a day, trains connecting the region with Washington and the Northeast Corridor. For starters, the…… Continue Reading
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Franklin County. The crash occurred July 20, 2021 at 10:30 p.m. on Truevine Road, less than a mile north of Snow Creek Road. A 2008 Nissan Quest was traveling along Truevine Road when it ran off the right side and struck an embankment. The vehicle then…… Continue Reading
Roanoke-area home sales are setting records this year, and realtors say they are seeing multiple offers at times like never before. The Roanoke Valley Association of Realtors reports the most home sales ever for a single month in June – and a similar record for the first half of the year. Realtors reports unusually high…… Continue Reading
An area Congressman and the Republican running for Virginia Attorney General are calling for the United States to stand with Cubans who are protesting the nation’s government. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 7-23 Cline Cuba Wrap-WEB The post Cline and Miyares weigh in on Cuba protests first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
State Police have released details of a fatal accident earlier this week in Bedford County. Officials say two vehicles collided head-on near Evington early Monday morning on State Route 24, killing one of the drivers. 19-year-old Jacob Doss of Hurt was pronounced dead at the scene. NEWS RELEASE: Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City officials hope art can remind people that there’s No Need to Speed. WFIR’s Ian Price has more on the second annual Color Your Corner Contest: 07-22 Color Your Corner WRAP Find full information about art submissions for the contest by clicking HERE The post Artist wanted to spread pedestrian safety awareness in Roanoke…… Continue Reading
A Roanoke College professor says he was surprised by a judge’s order which called for the removal of Confederate located in front of the college. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. 7-22 Monument Wrap-WEB The post Professor believes fate of area Confederate monument won’t be decided soon. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Since Memorial Day weekend, the national average of gas prices has increased 13 cents a gallon, and in Virginia, the average gas price has risen by three cents over the last week. AAA Mid-Atlantic says this summer’s price increase is related to a higher demand for gas as more people travel this year compared to…… Continue Reading
A North Carolina man was sentenced today to 17-and-a-half years in prison for seeking sexually-explicit photos and videos from teenage boys in southwest Virginia. Federal prosecutors say 41-year-old Jason Inman of Mount Airy used Snapchat to promise and personally deliver gifts like marijuana, money, and cell phones. Officials say there is no evidence of any…… Continue Reading
Virginia’s DMV is starting a new safety campaign in efforts to protect drivers and pedestrians. The central focus of the campaign is through animated PSAs that will run on social media, local radio, and on the sides of buses. WFIR Intern Reporter Caroline Moore has the story. 07-21 DMV Campaign Wrap-WEB The post DMV program…… Continue Reading