RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam has proclaimed June as Pride Month in Virginia to celebrate the Commonwealth’s LGBTQ+ communities, their achievements and contributions, and their fight for inclusion and equality. Virginians are encouraged to participate in Pride Month events hosted by the Northam Administration and community organizations taking place online and in person throughout the Commonwealth. Governor Northam…… Continue Reading
The American Association of Community Colleges and the National Science Foundation announced the 12 finalists for the 2021 Community College Innovation Challenge, a competition that seeks to strengthen entrepreneurial thinking among community college students by challenging them to develop STEM-based solutions to real-world problems. Of the 12 finalists, a team from Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke was selected to…… Continue Reading
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Virginia – The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce today named Andy Bruns as its new Executive Director. Bruns replaces Christopher Finley who resigned in March to take a position with LewisGale Regional Health System.“The Chamber will be in excellent hands with Andy at the helm,” said Zach Wimmer, Chairman of the SMLRCC…… Continue Reading
A just released Roanoke College poll shows Former Governor Terry McAuliffe and incumbent Attorney General Mark Herring hold strong leads in their races for the Democratic nominations – each registering 49 percent support from likely voters ahead of Tuesday’s primary election. The late May statewide phone survey shows the race for lieutenant governor is still…… Continue Reading
(AP) Washington and Lee University’s trustees have voted against removing the name of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. The board voted 22-6 to keep the current name. Friday’s announcement follows an 11-month review of the name, symbols and other issues related to the Virginia school’s history and campus environment. And the board says it’s addressing…… Continue Reading
Sunday is NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY. Each year – 1.8 million people are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. Upon learning this difficult news, individuals also have a minefield of complex information to navigate regarding treatment plans – insurance coverage – clinical trials, and more. “Your Cancer Road Map” is a guide to help…… Continue Reading
(Roanoke County, VA—June 4, 2021) At approximately 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Roanoke County Police officers responded to the 4300 block of Garst Mill Rd in response to multiple calls of gun shots in the area and a single victim. That victim has been identified as 19-year old Calik Ty’jhay Harris, a resident of Roanoke City, and…… Continue Reading
Oddicci Alexander pitched a complete game yesterday as the James Madison University Dukes won their first College Softball World Series game ever. Kate Gordon hit an 8th inning solo home run for JMU to clinch the win: WPLY-MIN The post Its on to OSU for JMU Dukes softball team tonight first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Attorney General Mark Herring hold strong leads in the races for the Democratic nomination for governor and attorney general in Virginia, each registering 49% support from likely voters in Tuesday’s primary election, according to The Roanoke College Poll. A total of 637 likely Democratic voters were interviewed between May 24…… Continue Reading
There are six Democrats on Tuesday’s primary ballot seeking the party’s nomination for Lieutenant Governor. We brought you three of them Wednesday, and today, we hear from the other three. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more in this Longer Listen: 06-04 Longer Listen-WEB The post Ayala, McClellan and Warren on the primary campaign for Lt. Governor…… Continue Reading