Ivan Melendez singled in the go-ahead run and Zach Zubia broke the game open with a three-run double in the ninth inning as Texas knocked Virginia out of the College World Series with a 6-2 victory. The No. 2 national seed Longhorns won their second elimination game to reach the Bracket 2 final. They’ll play…… Continue Reading
Virginia State Police Trooper G.L. Goad is investigating a two-vehicle crash in Franklin County. The crash occurred June 18, 2021 at 7:45 p.m. on Snow Creek Road/Rte. 890, just east of Shady Grove Road/Rte. 882. A 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser was traveling west on Snow Creek Road when it crossed the centerline and struck an…… Continue Reading
A home-grown business has now opened its doors at an office space in Vinton at The Hive. The changes help Roanoke-based Elder Care Solutions build plans for aging family members. WFIR intern reporter Caroline Moore has the story: 6-24 Kim Ribbon Cutting wrap 1-WEB (Please note: correct pronunciation on last name is White-er) The…… Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has extended the nationwide ban on evictions for a month to help tenants who are unable to make rent payments during the coronavirus pandemic, but it said this is expected to be the last time it does so. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and…… Continue Reading
The creator of the McAfee antivirus software who was found dead in his Barcelona jail cell opened up about upbringing to our area prior to his death. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 6-24 McAfee SW Wrap-WEB The post McAfee reflected on Southwest Virginia upbringing prior to death first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
The LOA’s “Let’s Do Lunch” that’s been conducted annually for 30 years is a bit different this year. WFIR’s Ian Price has more on tomorrow’s “Let’s Give Lunch” 06-24 LOA WRAP CLICK HERE for tickets to Let’s Give Lunch or for raffle tickets. The post LOA annual fundraiser tomorrow has pandemic changes first appeared…… Continue Reading
The VDH today reported no new coronavirus deaths and no new related hospitalizations in the Roanoke Valley for a fourth straight day. State officials also report 10 new coronavirus cases among Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Salem and Botetourt County. According to the department, there are 4 new cases in Roanoke City, and 6 new cases…… Continue Reading
The Gauntlet – a business training mentorship program and competition recently wrapped up its 2021 class with nearly 150 participants from all over our region… WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more. 6-24 WTI WRAP 2-WEB CLICK HERE for more information on The Gauntlet. The post The 7th annual Gauntlet – Virginia’s Largest Business Program and Competition.…… Continue Reading
John McAfee, the security software pioneer and Roanoke College alum who tried to embrace life as an outsider while running from legal troubles, including possible murder, was found dead in a Spanish jail cell on Wednesday. His death came just hours after a Spanish court announced that it had approved his extradition to the United…… Continue Reading
(AP) John McAfee, the creator of the McAfee antivirus software, has been found dead in his cell in a jail near Barcelona, a government official told The Associated Press today. Hours earlier, a Spanish court issued a preliminary ruling in favor of the 75-year-old tycoon’s extradition to the United States to face tax-related criminal charges.…… Continue Reading