Average Roanoke Valley home prices continue to climb, up about 25 % in April over the year before. On top of that, the average price of a completed home sale here last month topped $300,000, the first time it has reached that level. Realtors say the local numbers continue reflect national trends of significantly higher…… Continue Reading
Roanoke Police are investigating the latest shooting incident involving a juvenile. This one happened shortly after midnight on Rutgers Street Northwest, just south of Hershberger Road in the Valley View-Crossroads area. Police say the juvenile’s gunshot wound appeared to be serious. So far, there is no word of any suspects or any arrest. NEWS RELEASE:…… Continue Reading
A procedural vote could be taken today in the US Senate today regarding the establishment of a bi-partisan commission to investigate the January 6th Capitol riot. It was approved in the House, but its fate in the Senate is unclear, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 5-27 Kaine Wrap#1 The post January 6 Commission vote could…… Continue Reading
When the Memorial Day holiday weekend kicks off tomorrow, so will the traditional start of the summer travel season. And from all indications, a lot of people are making up for lost vacation time. AAA Mid-Atlantic expects the number of Virginians hitting the highway this weekend to be up 50% over last year — air…… Continue Reading
UVA beats Virginia Tech 3-2 in their opening round ACC baseball tournament game in Charlotte yesterday. The Cavaliers move on to play top-seed Notre Dame on Friday. WPLY-MIN The post UVA, VT open ACC baseball tourney play by facing off first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Former Senator John Warner was always a Republican, but he sometimes faced criticism from within the GOP for votes on issues that included gun-control. He turned back a primary challenge running re-election in 1996. After leaving the Senate, he often endorsed Democrats. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more: 05-26 Warner Remembered Wrap1-WEB Warner passed away Tuesday…… Continue Reading
Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia has awarded its first annual educational scholarship to a club member – Jack Graves is headed to William and Mary; he attended the Shawsville club branch for more than 6 years. The Jim Barker Educational Scholarship Fund – named after a Board Member who grew up in an…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Department of Health reports no new COVID-19 hospitalizations or deaths in the Roanoke region for a second straight day. State numbers for the latest 24-hour reporting period show eight new cases: two in Roanoke City, one in Roanoke County, two in Salem and three in Botetourt County. So far this week, the region…… Continue Reading
The health care systems based in Roanoke, Lynchburg and Southside Virginia collectively report 69 patients currently hospitalized for COVID-19 treatment. That is a drop of ten from the week before — and easily the lowest number of the year. The region’s hospitalization numbers have now decreased by about 85% from the mid-January peak. MAY 26:…… Continue Reading
From Governor Today Governor Ralph Northam released the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator John Warner: “Virginia, and America, have lost a giant. As a sailor, a senator, a statesman, and a gentleman, former U.S. Senator John Warner spent his life in public service. A World War II veteran of the Navy,…… Continue Reading