The Virginia Department of Health is now reporting COVID-19 numbers through an additional metric — vaccination status. The VDH says the numbers so far show that more than 99 % of all cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state involve Virginians who were not fully vaccinated. NEWS RELEASE: (RICHMOND, VA) — The Virginia Department of Health…… Continue Reading
One perhaps “positive” aspect emerging from the pandemic at the Rescue Mission of Roanoke says CEO Lee Clark – the more thorough medical intakes they were doing when someone new to the shelter arrives will remain in place. Clark was also live in studio this morning to talk about a new donation matching grant challenge…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Councilman Robert Jeffrey Jr. turned himself in today at the Roanoke City jail after being indicted on felony embezzlement charges. He’s likely to be released on his own recognizance on a promise to appear in court at a later date. Jeffrey has been accused of embezzlement by the Northwest Neighborhood Environmental Organization civic…… Continue Reading
The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke had a brainstorm for its annual Pancake and Auction Day fundraiser in May – it would auction off the Mill Mountain Star. Actually, just the sponsorship rights for a year, with proceeds going to support Kiwanis community programs. Lionberger Construction had the winning bid and this morning a plaque noting…… Continue Reading
Roanoke County Police report a tractor trailer became stuck Friday morning on a hilly and twisting section of Jae Valley Road near the Franklin County line, blocking the roadway in both directions. The roadway has seen many such incidents despite large signs in both directions warning through truck traffic is prohibited. Jae Valley Road is…… Continue Reading
Roanoke County Police report a tractor trailer became stuck Friday morning on a hilly and twisting section of Jae Valley Road near the Franklin County line, blocking the roadway in both directions. The roadway has seen many such incidents despite large signs in both directions warning through truck traffic is prohibited. Jae Valley Road is…… Continue Reading
A local company, Build Smart Institute, is training new construction workers to deal with a worker shortage, with another class starting on Monday. WFIR Intern Reporter Caroline Moore has the story: worker shortage wrap one-WEB The post Helping to fill the construction worker pipeline first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
If there’s a public event in the City of Roanoke its often not unusual to see Councilman and recent former Vice-Mayor Joe Cobb in attendance. What he heard about at a recent meeting he sat in on, from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 7-9 DRI Wrap#2 The post Council member hears about downtown issues first appeared…… Continue Reading
The Washington Nationals may miss the red-hot bat of Kyle Schwarber long term – he’s out with a knee injury – but they did all right last night while thumping the Padres. WPLY-MIN The post Nats dominate in win over San Diego first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke’s small business incubator that focuses on high-tech startups is already gearing up for the next cohort. The story from WFIR Intern Reporter Caroline Moore: 7-8 Ramp wrap-WEB See link below to apply for Fall cohort: https://ramprb.com/ The post RAMP seeks next batch of startups to mentor first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading