Virginia’s Department of Corrections says it released more than 2,000 “responsible inmates” for coronavirus-related considerations since April of last year, but that will come to an end when its authority to do so ends July 1. Officials say the DOC focused on inmates with less than one year remaining on their sentences who were deemed…… Continue Reading
Organizers have just a week left to prepare for this year’s Star City Motor Madness. It comes in a year when they sometimes didn’t know how or even if might return in 2021, but it now seems clear that classic car and hot rod owners are coming back with a vengeance; so far, pre-registrations are…… Continue Reading
A Kyle Teel grand slam in the 7th inning against Dallas Baptist yesterday will send the Cavs to their 5th College World Series in Omaha. UVA plays Tennessee on Sunday afternoon in a first round World Series game: WPLY-MIN The post UVA heads to Omaha … again first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
What is now known as the Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association cut the ribbon this morning on its new office – inside the remodeled building that used to house Happy’s Flea Market. Valerie Brown is executive director for “WRABA.” Developer Jim Cherney spent 6 million dollars redeveloping the Happy’s site into a drive through…… Continue Reading
Average used vehicles prices have risen close to 17% on average nationwide in the last year, and the Roanoke region is right there at about 16%, but there is a difference between local and national models atop the list. The numbers come form iSeecars.com, which tracks new and used car sales across the country. Nationally,…… Continue Reading
Radford University has joined the list of colleges requiring students to receive COVID-19 vaccines before returning to campus for the fall semester. At the same time, Radford says it will return to normal operations in almost every aspect of campus life. FROM RU: In recent weeks, Radford University has closely monitored local, state, and federal…… Continue Reading
A business that started in 2004 expects to really take off on July 1st when Virginia’s marijuana prohibition is lifted. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 06-15 BRH Revised Wrap-WEB CORRECTION: As of July 1st, Virginians will be legally allowed to grow four cannabis plants per household. An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated it…… Continue Reading
In the New River Health District they are targeting smaller events these days, seeking those who are not yet vaccinated for COVID-19 – on their own turf. An update from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 6-15 Bissell Wrap#1 The post New River Health District seeking the unvaccinated first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A recent survey conducted by Delta Dental of Virginia concluded some really suprising results when it comes to peoples perception regarding Covid transmission. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report. 6-15 DELTA WRAP 2-WEB CLICK HERE to view the new plan as of July 1st. The post A new survey from Delta Dental has some interesting…… Continue Reading
The UVA Cavaliers are headed to the College Baseball World Series in Omaha for a 5th time, after beating Dallas Baptist 5-2 today in the rubber game of their Super Regional series in South Carolina. All of UVA’s runs in the comeback win came on home runs. The Hoos could open play with Tennessee on…… Continue Reading