CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — A judge in Virginia swiftly rebuked a conservative group’s effort Friday to remove a Black state senator from office over her role in a protest that ended with heavy damage to a Confederate monument. Few expected the petition of 4,600 signatures gathered by members of the Virginia Tea Party to succeed…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Department of Health reminds residents enjoying time with family and friends this July 4th weekend to be aware of the signs of heat-related illness, particularly in those more vulnerable to extreme temperatures. During the most recent heat wave through July 1st, a total of 206 visits were made to emergency departments or urgent…… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Roanoke Police say a Friday afternoon shooting has turned fatal. Police identify the victim as 21-year-old Brandon Hensley of Roanoke. Officials say Hensley was shot in the 900 block of Mountain Road Northwest, and as of mid-Friday afternoon, there are no suspects and no arrests. NEWS RELEASE: We regret to inform you that the…… Continue Reading
For the second time in as many days, police are investigating an afternoon shooting in northwest Roanoke. Officials say the latest incident occurred around 1:00 this afternoon in the 900 block of Mountain Road, and the man who was shot appears to be seriously wounded. Police say no suspects were located at the scene, and…… Continue Reading
State Police say a Rocky Mount man was killed last weekend when his car ran off Sontag Road and struck a tree. Troopers say it happened late Saturday night one mile east of Colonial Turnpike. 29-year-old Christopher Witcher was not wearing a seat belt and died at the scene. NEWS RELEASE: At 11:53 p.m. on…… Continue Reading
Friday is a banner day at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Traffic has been rebounded there much more quickly than anticipated, and Spokesperson Brad Boettcher says it surpassed an important number today: 07-02 Boettcher Bite-WEB Boettcher says this comes even though there are fewer airline seats currently available to and from Roanoke than there were two years…… Continue Reading
If a summer road trip is once again in your plans, a Virginia Tech veterinary professor says pet owners need to remember to bring along enough prescription medications for your dog or cat. Dr. Mark Freeman says he and his colleagues frequently hear from owners who discover they’ve run out while away from home –…… Continue Reading
Americans are eager to shake off a lost year due to the pandemic and there will be evidence of that this July 4th weekend – with record volumes of traffic on the nation’s roads expected as well. Triple-A Mid-Atlantic has the numbers; the story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 7-2 4th Travel Wrap#2 The post Holiday…… Continue Reading
Fireworks shows return across the region this 4th of July weekend. In Roanoke, they are scheduled one day earlier than normal -– Saturday night, the 3rd. But some things are different this year: no bands or food trucks, and there are no shuttle buses either. The location to see the Roanoke fireworks remains the same:…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On July 1, 2021 at approximately 5:00 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified of a person with a gunshot wound in the 3800 block of Panorama Avenue NW. Responding officers located an adult male with what appeared to be a serious gunshot wound outside a residence in the area. Roanoke Fire-EMS transported him…… Continue Reading