The VDH today reported no new coronavirus deaths but 5 new related hospitalizations in the Roanoke Valley in the latest 24-hour reporting period. State officials are also reporting 18 new coronavirus cases among Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Salem and Botetourt County. According to the department, there are 4 new cases, and 1 new hospitalization in…… Continue Reading
A Martinsville-based education provider is offering certification training specifically for workers looking to move into wind energy technician careers. It comes as wind power jobs are growing in Virginia, and they are expected grow even more in coming years. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more: 06-08 Clean Energy Wrap-WEB The post Wind energy jobs expected to…… Continue Reading
JMU’s softball team came up one game short of making it to the College Women’s Softball World Series championship round, falling yesterday in a rematch with top-seeded Oklahoma 7 to 1. WPLY-MIN The post JMU softball falls one game short of World Series championship round first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
You may have seen the “Little Free Libraries” that have appeared in the Roanoke Valley over the past several years. Now comes help for the food insecure via “Little Free Pantries,” as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 6-8 Action Wrap#2 The post United Way to launch Little Free Pantries next week first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
The Gun Violence Prevention Commission Announced Mini-Grant awards to be distributed to organizations for activities to be completed by Aug. 31,to help to shrink this growing trend :WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report 6-8 GV WRAP 1-WEB CLICK HERE for a link to T.A.P. The post Gun Violence Prevention Commission to Make Available Mini-Grants first…… Continue Reading
The Charlottesville City Council is offering to transfer ownership of one (1) or two (2) statues/outdoor bronze sculptures to an entity, upon terms deemed by City Council to be appropriate and advantageous. From June 7, 2021 through midnight on July 8, 2021 the City’s offer is extended to any museum, historical society, government or military…… Continue Reading
Roanoke County’s Explore Park will host a full day of family activities on Saturday, June 12. This is the second Adventure Saturday in a four-part event series. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report. 6-7 EP WRAP 1-WEB CLICK HERE to see events at Explore Park The post Adventure Saturday Event Series at Explore Park. first…… Continue Reading
After winning their first two games at the Women’s College Softball World Series, JMU lost a rematch with top-seeded Oklahoma 6 to 3 yesterday. The two teams play one more time this afternoon: WPLY-MIN The post JMU, Oklahoma to play again today for title series berth first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Northern Virginia teacher has filed a lawsuit against the Loudon County school board after being suspended for comments he made about a proposed gender policy. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has the latest. 6-7 Cross Case Wrap-WEB The post Judge to decide whether suspended teacher can return to work first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
A theatre that specializes in teaching younger children from ages 3 to 12 is now open. The PB& J Theatre Company is a for-profit organization designed to bring acting classes and small scale productions to the historic Grandin Village currently located inside The Roanoke Ballet Theatre .. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more. 6-7 PB&J wrap…… Continue Reading