Virginia State Police has responded to a fatal crash in Bedford County early this morning. The two-vehicle crash occurred near the intersection of Wyatts Way and Thornbird Place. There is one confirmed fatality. The crash remains under investigation. The post Early morning fatal crash in Bedford County first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
RICHMOND— Governor Ralph Northam today announced appointments to the three newly-created boards responsible for overseeing the legalization of recreational marijuana in the Commonwealth. This spring, Virginia became the first Southern state to pass adult-use cannabis legislation, with changes going into effect on July 1, 2021. The new law legalizes simple possession and home cultivation for…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND— Governor Ralph Northam today announced appointments to the three newly-created boards responsible for overseeing the legalization of recreational marijuana in the Commonwealth. This spring, Virginia became the first Southern state to pass adult-use cannabis legislation, with changes going into effect on July 1, 2021. The new law legalizes simple possession and home cultivation for…… Continue Reading
On 07/18/2021 at approximately 10:33PM the Bedford County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call from a complainant who advised an individual had been injured at a residence in the 5900 block of Johnsons Mountain Road in the Huddleston area of Bedford County. While Deputies were in route, the complainant advised the Dispatchers they were…… Continue Reading
The U.S. – like other countries – is in a race against time and the emergent Delta variant to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19. A local Representative says some of the problems are self-inflicted. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 7-19 Griffith Wrap#2-WEB The post Griffith: federal government may have “overplayed hand” on pushing vaccine…… Continue Reading
Virginia’s DMV is returning closer to normal in another way today as driver skills testing goes back on the road at more locations. Until last year, if you took the driver skills test as an adult, you probably were on the road as the examiner sat in the vehicle next to you. COVID changed that…… Continue Reading
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — The University of Virginia recently received a massive donation of Mormon memorabilia, books and other materials that officials say could make the university a leading site east of the Rockies for studying the religion. Gregory A. Prince, a researcher, businessman and historian of the Latter-Day Saints faith, donated more than 10,000…… Continue Reading
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A newspaper’s analysis of state data shows that across Virginia, Black drivers are the only racial or ethnic group stopped by police at a higher rate than their share of the population. Black drivers in Hampton Roads and across Virginia were also more likely to be stopped and searched by police…… Continue Reading
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The owners and operators of nursing schools in Virginia and Florida have been charged with plotting to sell bogus transcripts and diplomas, helping unqualified candidates pass nursing board exams and get health care jobs, federal authorities said Friday. In March 2019, a witness told the FBI that Patrick Nwaokwu, 50,…… Continue Reading
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Democrat Terry McAuliffe significantly outraised Republican Glenn Youngkin in the most recent campaign-finance reports, with McAuliffe also holding a significant lead in cash on hand. Reports filed Thursday and Friday with the Department of Elections show that McAuliffe raised $7.4 million in cash in the most recent reporting period. Youngkin…… Continue Reading