RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — It’s been nearly three decades since Virginia’s only woman to win a statewide race held political office. That drought will end in November when voters decide whether Democratic Del. Hala Ayala or former Republican legislator Winsome Sears will be their next lieutenant governor. Either will make history as the first woman…… Continue Reading
Almost $2.7 million in federal “YouthBuild” grant funding to provide job training and education for at-risk youth is headed to this region. That includes $1.2 million for Goodwill Industries of the Valleys in Roanoke. Mary Ann Gilmer with Goodwill says YouthBuild will focus on academic training, life skills and construction training in conjunction with several…… Continue Reading
A southwest Virginia woman has been sentenced to nine years for defrauding the government of almost 500-thousand dollars in unemployment compensation, funds intended to help those coping with COVID-19 job losses. Federal prosecutors say 31-year-old Leelynn Chytka of Russell County conspired with dozens of others, including prisoners, to fraudulently obtain pandemic unemployment assistance. She was…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that total General Fund revenues rose 66.2 percent in May, the largest monthly revenue increase in more than 50 years. Over 85 percent of the growth in May can be attributed to a return to normal tax filing dates for estimated payments and a shorter extension this year for individual…… Continue Reading
(Roanoke County release) New Western Virginia Regional Jail Superintendent Appointed June 11, 2021 – The Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority today announced the appointment of David Cox as Superintendent of the Western Virginia Regional Jail (WVRJ). Cox assumes his new position immediately. “David is well known and well respected in law enforcement circles throughout southwest…… Continue Reading
The US Senate has hammered out a tentative bipartisan agreement on a scaled-down infrastructure bill, although the finer points are still being negotiated. But will it pass muster in the House? 6th District Republican Congressman Ben Cline was live in studio this morning. The compromise is about half the size of the original infrastructure package. 6-11…… Continue Reading
There will be 601 days between the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs last home game before COVID-19 and Opening Night of the upcoming season on October 15th at the Berglund Center. Roanoke’s pro hockey team will play 28 home games, mostly on Friday and Saturday nights. The Rail Yard Dawgs expect to see a flurry of…… Continue Reading
Ferrum College has promoted one of their own to the position of head wrestling coach: and in the New River Valley Auburn High School has claimed its third straight Class 1 girls state tennis championships. WPLY-MIN The post Ferrum has new wrestling coach; Auburn wins another tennis title first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Calling China the most important challenge facing the US internationally right now, Democratic Senator Tim Kaine has partnered with a Republican colleague on a bill amendment calling for a boycott of the 20-22 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 6-11 Kaine Presser Wrap#2 The post China “the most important challenge”…… Continue Reading
Local practitioners, providers, healers, and vendors will be on-site to showcase their offerings for the public. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report 6-11 Holistic WRAP 1-WEB CLICK HERE for full details The post An expo is being held to give folks various ways to seek wellness holistically. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading