UPDATE: Salem Police say two people were taken to the hospital last night following a shooting on the opening night of this year’s Salem Fair. As a result, the fairgrounds were closed and fairgoers were sent home. Authorities say one of the victims sustained serious injuries, while the other victim’s injuries are said to be…… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Salem Police say two people were taken to the hospital last night following a shooting on the opening night of this year’s Salem Fair. As a result, the fairgrounds were closed and fairgoers were sent home. Authorities say one of the victims sustained serious injuries, while the other victim’s injuries are said to be…… Continue Reading
UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: The Roanoke County Police Department safely extricated two of the three individuals this afternoon and took them into custody. Police are working to remove the third individual. Two photos are attached. The identities and charges are below. Allan Harold Moore, 57, of Blacksburg VA Deborah Kushner, 66, of Schuyler, VA Charges: Obstruction…… Continue Reading
Nationals star outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit yet another home run after his team’s win over the Tampa Bay Rays last night – the 16th home run he’s hit in his last 18 games: WPLY-MIN The post Washington slugger still on a roll first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
If you are thinking of enjoying summer seafood favorites like crab cakes and lobster rolls, be prepared to pay a lot more than you would normally expect. Fernando Gonçalves is a research scientist at Virginia Tech’s Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Hampton, and he says a labor shortage is one main reason. Another,…… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Roanoke County Police say they plan to remove three Mountain Valley Pipeline protesters who are blocking not only pipeline work but a public roadway. The three are in, on and alongside a car that is parked across Honeysuckle Road in the Bent Mountain area. Police say they will face charges once removed. ROANOKE COUNTY…… Continue Reading
With marijuana becoming legal in Virginia tomorrow, there’s a meeting in Salem to ensure people know their rights. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 06-30 Know Your Rights WRAP For a list of all the new marijuana laws click HERE The post “Know Your Rights” meeting aims to clarify new cannabis laws first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Valley portrays itself as a “bike friendly” community and a new safety law on the books as of tomorrow should help make that designation even more accurate. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 6-30 New Bike Law Wrap#2 The post Motorists: take heed of new safety law regarding street bicyclists first appeared on…… Continue Reading
The group Appalachians Against Pipelines says three people have locked themselves to a broken down car as a way to block access to a Mountain Valley Pipeline easement, two access roads, and a work yard in Bent Mountain. The group says one person is locked inside the vehicle, another is sitting on a rocking chair…… Continue Reading
Its family-friendly, diverse in musical offerings and a celebration of the outdoors in Virginia as well. After a year’s hiatus due to the pandemic, FloydFest 2021 “Odyssey” returns next month from July 21st through the 25th. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with the driving force behind FloydFest, and has this special report – In Depth. 7-1…… Continue Reading