Lynchburg Hillcats starting pitcher Jordan Jones is off to a slow start at 0 and 4, but Jones – his brother is a first baseman for the Houston Astros – likes where he is on the Cleveland Indians Low-A affiliate: WPLY-MIN The post Hillcats pitcher says there’s lot to learn first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
A Republican Congressman from our area is co-sponsoring legislation that calls for the firing of America’s top infectious disease expert, Dr Anthony Fauci. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 6-17 Good Fauci Wrap-WEB The post Va Congressman voices support for ‘Fire Fauci Act’ first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A “Get2 Know Noke” event centered around attracting remote workers to the Roanoke region – and providing them with the support system needed – featured a consultant who has been there and done that. More on yesterday’s GO Virginia-funded webinar from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 6-17 Remote Wrap#2 The post Attracting more remote workers to Roanoke…… Continue Reading
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine hopes a Democratic Congress and Democratic president provide the means to end presidential war powers he has sought to repeal for years. Kaine has sought these limits under presidents of both parties, and his latest effort to curb that unilateral authority has the support of several Republicans. Presidents have used authorization…… Continue Reading
This Saturday at 7:30 the Grandin Theater is showing Paddy Cotter’s documentary called “16.” Its about how the grief over Penn State lacrosse star Connor Darcey’s death impacted his family and his team: WFIR-AMNE-WEB The post Former Roanoke Catholic student produces documentary on lacrosse star’s death first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
If you are thinking of buying a used car right now, you would find yourself doing so amid the most unusual of circumstances. Average used car prices have risen a lot in the last 12 months, and a leading national analyst doesn’t see any immediate letup. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more as he reports in…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in identifying a suspect involved in the break-ins, larceny and property damage of several food trucks at the Backyard located on Rt.221 at Burn Bridge Road. The incident took place at approximately 4:30AM on 6/15/21. At the time of the incident the suspect was wearing…… Continue Reading
(update 6/17 5pm) The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office arrested Tyler Hayes Martin, age 21 of Forest, Virginia in the recent burglaries of the food trucks located at the Backyard in Forest, Virginia. Martin was charged with 3 counts of burglary, 1 count of property damage, and one count of petit larceny. Martin was transported to…… Continue Reading
If your summer travel plans call for renting a car, be prepared for sticker shock – if you can find an available vehicle. Rental companies sold off some of their fleets last year when few people were traveling, so now, with resurgent demand, there are often not enough vehicles to go around, and even when…… Continue Reading
The issue of critical race theory was at the center of a Franklin County School Board meeting. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 6-16 FC Meeting Wrap-WEB The post Critical race theory at the center of Franklin County School Board meeting first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading