RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today issued a proclamation calling the members of the General Assembly into special session on Monday, August 2. A special session is necessary to fill judicial vacancies and allocate more than $4.3 billion in federal relief funding. “With more Virginians getting vaccinated every day, we are turning the corner and building back…… Continue Reading
Today is “Virginia Transformer Day” in the City of Roanoke – recognizing 50 years in the valley for Virginia Transformer Corporation, the largest U.S.-based manufacturer of its kind. Virginia Transformer employs 500 people at its northeast Roanoke plant and 1500 in North America. Longtime CEO Prabhat Jain says the estimated economic impact locally is 100…… Continue Reading
At Tuesday’s press conference- Senator Mark Warner went over several pieces of legislation to be voted on including the expansion of rail service in various portions of the state including our area as well … WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more. 6-32 warner WRAP 2-WEB The post Senator Mark Warner Talks Infrastructure. first appeared on…… Continue Reading
Virginia lost a 4-0 lead and a no hitter late against Mississippi State at the College Baseball World Series, dropping a 6-5 decision yesterday. WPLY-MIN The post UVA faces elimination game in College Baseball World Series first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The VDH today reported no new coronavirus deaths and no new related hospitalizations in the Roanoke Valley for a third straight day. State officials also report 9 new coronavirus cases among Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Salem and Botetourt County. According to the department, there are 3 new cases in Roanoke City, 4 new cases in…… Continue Reading
Its the home stretch for the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts as they attempt to inch closer to the 70 percent target for adults with at least one COVID vaccine shot by the July 4th target date set by the Biden Administration. An update from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 6-23 Morrow Wrap#2 The post Local…… Continue Reading
On June 20 at approximately 6:55 p.m., Roanoke Police responded to a report of a deceased person inside a vehicle in the 1400 block of Gilbert Rd NW. Upon arrival officers located the vehicle which matched the description of a vehicle belonging to a missing person recently reported out of Salem, VA. A deceased adult…… Continue Reading
The 35th recipient of the Don Holliday Memorial Scholarship – named for a late Piedmont Airlines regional executive with a fondness for golf – is Jacob Vance, who just graduated from Lord Botetourt High School and plans to attend Liberty University. Jacob was surprised with a $30,000 check at Roanoke Country Club this morning. Vance…… Continue Reading
A new event for people and their dogs is coming to Roanoke next month, WFIR intern reporter Caroline Moore has the story: 6-22 Dog Show Wrap-WEB The post A Dog Show and “Yappy Hour” debuts next month in Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Governor’s Office) Governor Ralph Northam today announced plans to replace a 134-year old time capsule embedded in the pedestal foundation of the Robert E. Lee statue located at Monument and Allen Avenues in Richmond. The Governor is inviting Virginians to suggest new artifacts that represent the Commonwealth of today for a new capsule that…… Continue Reading