The group Appalachians Against Pipelines says three people have locked themselves to a broken down car as a way to block access to a Mountain Valley Pipeline easement, two access roads, and a work yard in Bent Mountain. The group says one person is locked inside the vehicle, another is sitting on a rocking chair…… Continue Reading
Its family-friendly, diverse in musical offerings and a celebration of the outdoors in Virginia as well. After a year’s hiatus due to the pandemic, FloydFest 2021 “Odyssey” returns next month from July 21st through the 25th. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with the driving force behind FloydFest, and has this special report – In Depth. 7-1…… Continue Reading
With marijuana possession and use becoming legal in Virginia on Thursday, AAA is voicing concerns on the impacts that stoned drivers may have on traffic accidents, injuries and deaths. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the evidence from other states like Colorado and Washington is clear: the traffic accident numbers significantly increase after marijuana use becomes legal. Spokesperson…… Continue Reading
VDOT says design work is now under way to widen more than five miles of I-81 between the Wildwood Road and Electric Road exits — and the work itself should begin by early next year. This will be the first widening project specifically funded by the Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Program, which was established two…… Continue Reading
Kief Cultivation Services is hosting Growing Marijuana 101 classes in downtown Roanoke beginning Thursday when cannabis becomes legal in Virginia. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 06-29 101 Marijuana WRAP For more details about the classes click HERE to access Kief Cultivation Services Facebook The post Marijuana growing 101 classes start this week in Roanoke first…… Continue Reading
The Washington Nationals have been struggling in the NL East standings but manager Davey Martinez spoke last night after his team’s 8-4 win over the Mets about one Nat who is not struggling lately – outfielder Kyle Schwarber: WPLY-MIN The post Nats outfielder is hot, hot, hot at the plate first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
As the Delta variant strain of the COVID-19 virus becomes predominate elsewhere, one local health system director says if its not here yet, it will be soon. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 6-30 Bissell Wrap#1 The post Delta strain will be here sooner or later first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Four on the 4th , an annual race to raise money for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia is moving forward and you still have time to register for both the live or virtual version…. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more. 6-29 4 on the 4th WRAP 2-WEB CLICK HERE to sign up for…… Continue Reading
(From DSLCC Facebook page) Following a unanimous vote on June 21, the Local Board recommended to the State Board that Dabney S. Lancaster Community College will no longer use the name of the former Superintendent of Public Instruction for Virginia, following the recent discovery of new information regarding Dr. Lancaster’s history [having to do with…… Continue Reading
THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE HAS ISSUED AN ENDANGERED MISSING CHILD ALERT ON BEHALF OF THE RICHLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT ON JUNE 28, 2021 AT 1122 HOURS. Please not this is NOT an AMBER Alert, as it does not fulfill the criteria for an AMBER Alert – https://www.vaamberalert.com/VSPalerts-activation_criteria.htm THE RICHLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT IS LOOKING FOR LILY ELIZABETH PAYNE, RACE: WHITE,…… Continue Reading