The Botetourt County Fire & EMS Department has been named the Outstanding Regional EMS Agency of the year. They made some changes during 2020 including getting their license to offer COVID vaccines, that helped them achieve the award. Other individual awards were given out to Botetourt Fire & EMS, including Excellence in EMS, Outstanding EMS…… Continue Reading
Officials in Salem say attendance and revenue were once again steady at the Salem Fair, which closed out its 33rd year on Sunday night – despite some post-pandemic uncertainty, a few bouts of rain and an unexpected act of gun violence on opening night. The free gate fair welcomed several hundred thousand visitors from the…… Continue Reading
Close to half the people who bring pets into the Roanoke Valley SPCA shelter for adoption do so over behavior issues. A new fund is now in place in hopes of reducing that number — by helping pet owners dealing with behavior matters and cannot otherwise afford the means to help correct them. WFIR’s Evan…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: On 7/8/2021 between the hours of 6:06 AM and 7:10 AM, the male subject depicted in the attached video surveillance photos broke into the Lakewood Baptist Church located at 2469 Sunburst Road, in Evington. The subject stole several items from the church, but moved a number of items to other locations in the…… Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin has agreed to three debates with Democrat Terry McAuliffe – but he also explained why he won’t take part in a state bar association event. WFIR’s Ian Price with more: 07-13 Youngkin Debates WRAP The post Youngkin offers reasons for missing VBA Governor’s debate first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Virginia is America’s top state for business in 2021, according to a ranking released by CNBC. The ranking states, Virginia’s greatest strength has been its ability to nurture and retain talent. Governor Northam reacted to the ranking earlier today. 7-13 Northam Bite -WEB The ranking goes on to say Virginia public schools perform well in…… Continue Reading
Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer is a six time All Star, he starts for the National League tonight – when American League starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani will also bat against him: WPLY-MIN The post Nats pitcher will face off against Ohtani in All Star Game first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
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