State senators have approved a proposal that would require Virginia’s DMV to reopen all its customer centers to walk-in traffic no later than early fall. It seemingly came out of nowhere in the budget debate, an amendment proposed by northern Virginia Democrat Chap Peterson and supported by senators from both parties. Right now, DMV offices are…… Continue Reading
Glenn DuBois, chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges, announced on Tuesday that he will retire at the end of June 2022 from the position he has held for more than 20 years. WFIR-AMNE-WEB The post VA Community College Chancellor on what’s changed first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Carolina Panthers play here on WPLY. Head coach Matt Ruhle yesterday on how training camp is going in the early stages. Their first game is next weekend at Indy: WPLY-MIN The post Panthers gearing up for first preseason game first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Valley’s Morning News spoke with Delegate Jason Miyares this morning – also the Republican candidate for Attorney General in November. Jason Miyares joined Roanoke Valley’s Morning News Host Joey Self and Anchor/Reporter Gene Marrano to discuss several amendments he hopes to propose during the current General Assembly special session. 08-04 Miyares Full Interview…… Continue Reading
The highly-contested decision to allow casinos and online lottery games in Virginia while outlawing skill games – often found in convenience stores and bars – is hurting small businesses. That’s according to the Republican nominee for Attorney General, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports: 08-04 Skill Games WRAP The post Candidate: “skill games” ban favors casinos…… Continue Reading
Correctional officials in Virginia say an inmate has been killed in his cell in an apparent attack by another inmate. The Virginia Department of Corrections said in a news release the 63-year-old inmate was pronounced dead on Tuesday night at the Lawrenceville Correctional Center. This incident is being investigated as a homicide. Officials say the…… Continue Reading
Roanoke’s GO Fest is moving to the city’s downtown this year, with the activities, entertainment and events taking place from Elmwood Park to the City Market Building. A main reason behind the change is the hit that many downtown businesses have taken from the pandemic. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more: 08-04 GO Fest Wrap-WEB NEWS…… Continue Reading
UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office is still investigating the fire from yesterday in the 5800 block of Twine Hollow Road and a cause has not yet been determined. Damage estimates are $60,000.00. PREVIOUS: (Roanoke County, VA—August 3, 2021) Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at approximately 4:30p.m. on Tuesday, August 3,…… Continue Reading
The Trump Store in Boones Mill has created plenty of notice — and controversy — for the town and its residents. Its owner says he loves that, but not everyone living in Boones Mill does. You can’t miss the store, located at a former church just of US 220 in the heart of Boones Mill,…… Continue Reading
The Trump Store in Boones Mill has created plenty of notice — and controversy — for the town and its residents. Its owner says he loves that, but not everyone living in Boones Mill does. You can’t miss the store, located at a former church just of US 220 in the heart of Boones Mill,…… Continue Reading