Retired professor of American History Jim Sargent may be busier than ever. The Roanoke County resident has just released the 5th title in his “Mickey Mathews Mysteries” collection. Once again its historical fiction, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 6-16 Mickey Mathews Wrap#1-WEB The post Local author releases another Mickey Mathews Mysteries novel first appeared on…… Continue Reading
UVA catcher Logan Michaels picked up three hits including a homerun in the third inning of the Cavaliers 6-0 victory yesterday against the Tennessee Volunteers during their opening game at the College World Series. WPLY-MIN The post Cavs win first contest at College World Series first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The VDH today reported no new coronavirus deaths and no new related hospitalizations in the Roanoke Valley in the latest 24-hour reporting period. State officials also report 4 new coronavirus cases among Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Salem and Botetourt County. According to the department, there is 1 new case in Roanoke City, 2 new cases…… Continue Reading
The term “Critical Race Theory” is a hot-button term for many these days. But what does it really mean? And what should we be teaching children about America’s checkered past when it comes to race? Dr. Brandy Faulkner is the Virginia Tech Gloria D. Smith Professor of Africana Studies. She spoke with WFIR’s Gene Marrano…… Continue Reading
Franklin County emergency crews are responding to a house fire this morning in the 3 hundred block of Rolling Hill Drive in Boones Mill. Investigators said the home was full engulfed for about 30 minutes before crews knocked down the flames. Now they are monitoring for hot spots. No one was home at the time…… Continue Reading
The West End Center’s annual summer walk program literally bridges two neighborhoods. The first of four scheduled trips by foot to Grandin Village this summer to see a children’s film takes place tomorrow morning. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 6-21 West End Wrap#2 The post West End Center kids go walking first appeared on…… Continue Reading
Martinsville Speedway is offering an unusual opportunity to drive several laps around the track – and support a charitable cause as you do. On the evening of July 10th, a $25 charitable donation lets you drive around the Paper Clip, as it’s known, behind Martinsville’s pace car. Speedway President Clay Campbell says they’ve done this at…… Continue Reading
The father of UVA catcher Logan Michaels , who recently beat pancreatic cancer, says watching his son hit his first homerun of the year was one part of a special Father’s day. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 6-21 UVA Father Wrap-WEB The post Cancer survivor watches son homer in College World Series first…… Continue Reading
Virginia State Police Trooper G.L. Goad is investigating a two-vehicle crash in Franklin County. The crash occurred June 18, 2021 at 7:45 p.m. on Snow Creek Road/Rte. 890, approximately one mile east of Shady Grove Road/Rte. 882. A 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser was traveling west on Snow Creek Road when it crossed the centerline and…… Continue Reading
On June 20, 2021, at approximately 1:31 a.m., Roanoke Police responded to the 100 block of Campbell Avenue SE after hearing numerous gunshots. Responding officers located an adult male with what appeared to be serious gunshot wounds. The male was transported to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital by Roanoke FireEMS. While officers were on scene, they…… Continue Reading