NEWS RELEASE: Salem Fair officials are announcing increased security measures starting today, July 1. The fair does not charge admission, but children under the age of 18 must now be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian with a valid I.D. while on the fairgrounds. Every entrant will be subject to bag checks and electronic…… Continue Reading
Salem Fair officials announced this afternoon that security checks will be performed from now on entry gates. Measures will include bag checks and metal detecting wands. This comes after two people were shot last night on the fairgrounds. Salem Fair hours remain unchanged, but no one will be permitted in after 10 pm. NEWS RELEASE:…… Continue Reading
On a campaign swing through downtown Roanoke this afternoon the Democratic candidate for Governor – Terry McAuliffe – stopped by The Candy Store at Center in the Square, touting what he said were ways funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, passed on the Biden Administration’s watch, helped keep small businesses solvent during the latter…… Continue Reading
Salem Police say the the teenager charged with shooting two people last night at the Salem Fair did not know either victim — and the victims did not know each other. There is no indication offered yet as what might have led to the shooting, one that led to an early closure on the fair’s…… Continue Reading
(update 3pm) Salem Fair officials are announcing increased security measures starting today through the closing date of July 11th, after last night’s shooting incident that left two wounded. Children under the age of 18 must now be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian with a valid I.D. while on the fairgrounds. Every entrant will…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech’s Corps of Cadets plans to grow from 1,100 students to 1,400 once it has a building on campus to call its own. The Corps Leadership and Military Science Building will bring together the corps staff and the university’s ROTC programs that are now spread out across several locations on campus. The building will…… Continue Reading
After a year’s hiatus due to the pandemic in 2020,Roanoke College welcomed back young players this week to the Maroons summer basketball camp, under the watchful eyes of Maroons head coach Clay Nunley. WPLY-MIN The post Maroons restart summer basketball camp first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Federal regulators recently approved a drug for treatment of Alzheimer’s and its debilitating effects on the brain, but experts say in many cases, middle-aged men and women can take steps to reduce the chances of dealing with it later in life. Dr. James Carney is UnitedHealthcare’s Chief Medical Officer for Medicare and Retirement in several…… Continue Reading
A professor and chair of psychiatry for the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Carilion Clinic offers his take on the legalization today of marijuana for recreational use in the Commonwealth. He spoke with WFIR’s Gene Marrano earlier this week: 7-1 Trestman Wrap#2 The post The challenges of marijuana legalization in Virginia first…… Continue Reading
After a one-year stint as Director of Development for the Advancement Foundation in Vinton and director of The Gauntlet business competition, Shannon Dominguez is now the Virginia Director of Operations for Roanoke-based Building Beloved Communities, a business consulting firm: WFIR-AMNE The post Gauntlet director will now be “Building Beloved Communities” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading