WFIR has heard from many listeners who understandably want to know what program will replace Rush Limbaugh between noon and 3:00 pm. The Rush Limbaugh show is syndicated by Premiere Networks, and WFIR remains under contract to carry its supplied program — which has continued to be the Rush Limbaugh show, with recent rotations of hosts.…… Continue Reading
The National Lacrosse Hall of Fame announced last week that former Roanoke College defenseman John Pirro, who was a three time All-American for the Maroons, will be posthumously inducted later this year. And the Washington Football Team hires a Director of Wellness. WPLY-MIN The post Roanoke College Lacrosse star headed to HOF first appeared on…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: On June 2, 2021, at approximately 1:57 am, the Martinsville-Henry County 911 Center received a call that an individual had been shot on S & L Court, Collinsville, Virginia. When deputies arrived on scene at approx. 1:59 am, they found Mason Wasoski, 19, of Stuart, Virginia, inside his vehicle. It appears Wasoski had…… Continue Reading
There are 6 Democratic candidates vying for the party’s nomination for Lt. Governor in the June 8th primary next Tuesday – and the right to face off with Republican candidate Winsome Sears in November. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports on 3 of the 6 Democrats seeking that nomination; here is a “Longer Listen.” 6-2 Lt Gov-LL…… Continue Reading
Mountain Valley Pipeline protesters have established a blockade in the Pembroke area of Giles County that is preventing MVP workers from accessing the construction site. According to Appalachians Against Pipelines, the blockade includes a large wooden duck, with three people locked to it and another person on top. The post MVP protesters using large wooden…… Continue Reading
As the Commonwealth moves towards the 70 percent-vaccinated goal by the beginning of July for each state – a target for the Biden Administration – more youth vaccinations will become a bigger part of the equation. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 6-2 Bissell Wrap#1 The post More youth vaccinations will become a bigger part of…… Continue Reading
If you are taking a dog along with you to areas north of us teeming with cicadas right now, a Virginia Tech veterinarian says it is a really good idea to keep close eye on your four-legged friend. The cicadas are swarming in many areas from northern Virginia to parts of nearby states like Pennsylvania…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today joined statewide leaders in responding to a newly-released report on campus culture at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). The report, released today by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, concludes a nearly five-month independent investigation into equity on campus, after Governor Northam and legislative leaders called for an independent investigation…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Police are working with a handful of other local agencies and the public, looking for an 8 year old autistic girl who went missing from Florida Avenue Northwest around 11pm last night. CeCelia “Ce Ce” Patterson was last seen wearing a black dress with gray leggings and a blue hat. Roanoke Police say…… Continue Reading
(update from Roanoke PD 1:15pm) Cecelia Patterson has been located, safe and unharmed. Thank you to everyone who helped search for her and called in tips. Roanoke City Police are working with a handful of other local agencies and the public, looking for an 8 year old autistic girl who went missing from Florida Avenue…… Continue Reading