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
The FBI is again asking for the public’s help in solving the murders of two women 25 years ago in Shenandoah National Park. The bodies of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans were found at their back country campsite June 1st, 1996; the women had been bound and their throats were slashed. The killings have never…… Continue Reading
The Science Museum of Western Virginia opened its doors today for the first time in more than 14 months. Along with providing virtual lessons during that time, the museum used some of the pause to change and renovate some of its exhibits. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more: 06-01 Science Museum Wrap-WEB The science museum is…… Continue Reading
For the 7th time in school history UVA has won the NCAA Division 1 lacrosse championship, with a 17 to 16 nail-biter win over Maryland yesterday. UVA’s baseball team is headed to a baseball regional later this week – so is Liberty, after receiving the school’s second at-large bid ever. WPLY-MIN The post UVA wins…… Continue Reading