The CDC has released revised back-to-school guidelines for K through 12 grade students, on who should still wear a mask this Fall. But on the local level, the Federal Agency doesn’t have the final say, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 7-13 Bissell Wrap#1 The post CDC issues guidelines but local school boards will make call…… Continue Reading
Senator Tim Kaine – Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, held a virtual press conference yesterday to discuss his recent visits to Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, and Guatemala..WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report. 7-13 Kaine Wrap-WEB The post Senator Tim Kaine’s virtual press conference addressing Latin American affairs. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Between July 20 and Sept. 8, the Virginia Department of Health will offer residents the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine free at selected Roanoke Public Library branches. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can reserve your dose by making an appointment at (540) 613-6597 or go to www.vdh.virginia.gov/roanoke/covid-vaccine. Dates, times, and locations are as follows:…… Continue Reading
In keeping with the reopening of our favorite spots, The Science Museum of Western Virginia at center in the Square has many new offerings and wants to public to come check it out … WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report. 7-12 SMWV WRAP 2-WEB CLICK HERE for a link to the museum’s website. The post…… Continue Reading
Governor Ralph Northam today announced that his first budget proposal for American Rescue Plan funding invests $353 million to boost recovery among Virginia’s small businesses and industries hardest-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. In May, the Governor and General Assembly leaders released a joint statement outlining shared priorities for the $4.3 billion in federal funds available to the…… Continue Reading
At 5:27 p.m. on Sunday (July 11), Virginia State Police responded to a crash on Route 460 near the intersection with Maybrook Rd. A 2013 Fiat 500 was traveling east on Route 460 in the right lane when it crossed into the left lane, proceeded through the median and collided with a westbound 2019 Dodge…… Continue Reading
You have a little more than a week to register for the tomato sandwich competition at the first-ever Botetourt Tomato Festival. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 07-12 Tomato Sandwiches WRAP The post Inaugural Tomato Sandwich Competition accepting entries until next week first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
More than a year after going dark due to the pandemic, live music is returning to Jefferson Center next month. Joining us this morning for a live in-studio interview was executive director Cyrus Pace. Hear the complete conversation below. You can also watch it on Facebook. 7-12 Jeff Center Final The post Jefferson Center plans…… Continue Reading
A vaccine deadline is drawing near for Virginia Tech students planning to be on campus this fall – and so far, most of them have yet to meet it. The university s requiring all students to be fully vaccinated – and submit verification – by August 6th, but as of late last week, just over…… Continue Reading
“Pregnancy and Beyond – a Motherhood Summit” is what Huddle Up Moms is calling its latest empowerment and education session for young mothers – and some not so young – that takes place this Saturday in Roanoke. The details from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 7-12 Huddle Up Wrap#2-WEB See link to sign up for July 17…… Continue Reading