(AP) Washington and Lee University’s trustees have voted against removing the name of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. The board voted 22-6 to keep the current name. Friday’s announcement follows an 11-month review of the name, symbols and other issues related to the Virginia school’s history and campus environment. And the board says it’s addressing…… Continue Reading
Sunday is NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY. Each year – 1.8 million people are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. Upon learning this difficult news, individuals also have a minefield of complex information to navigate regarding treatment plans – insurance coverage – clinical trials, and more. “Your Cancer Road Map” is a guide to help…… Continue Reading
(Roanoke County, VA—June 4, 2021) At approximately 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Roanoke County Police officers responded to the 4300 block of Garst Mill Rd in response to multiple calls of gun shots in the area and a single victim. That victim has been identified as 19-year old Calik Ty’jhay Harris, a resident of Roanoke City, and…… Continue Reading
Oddicci Alexander pitched a complete game yesterday as the James Madison University Dukes won their first College Softball World Series game ever. Kate Gordon hit an 8th inning solo home run for JMU to clinch the win: WPLY-MIN The post Its on to OSU for JMU Dukes softball team tonight first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Attorney General Mark Herring hold strong leads in the races for the Democratic nomination for governor and attorney general in Virginia, each registering 49% support from likely voters in Tuesday’s primary election, according to The Roanoke College Poll. A total of 637 likely Democratic voters were interviewed between May 24…… Continue Reading
There are six Democrats on Tuesday’s primary ballot seeking the party’s nomination for Lieutenant Governor. We brought you three of them Wednesday, and today, we hear from the other three. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more in this Longer Listen: 06-04 Longer Listen-WEB The post Ayala, McClellan and Warren on the primary campaign for Lt. Governor…… Continue Reading
Local health officials are increasingly taking it to the streets – or at least to mobile clinics – to reach people who have not yet received COVID 19 vaccinations. They’re literally cooking up some incentives later today, as WFIR’s Evan Jones reports: 06-04 Vaccine Clinic Wrap-WEB Click here for list of local COVID mobile vaccination…… Continue Reading
One more sign of a return to some degree of normalcy in downtown Roanoke. The re-launch of a themed “First Friday” tonight at the Taubman Museum of Art. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 6-4 Taubman Wrap#2 The post Taubman back tonight with retooled First Friday event first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Blacksburg Police say they have received multiple reports alleging a “substance used to cause cognitive impairment had been added to their drinks” at the the Centro Taco Bar. Police say so far, there is no evidence to substantiate those claims, and Centro has been fully cooperative. Today’s news release does not indicate if there is…… Continue Reading
History for the JMU Dukes softball team at the College Softball World Series – they beat number one seed Oklahoma 4-3 in the opening round game today. It was the first win for James Madison in its first-ever World Series appearance. And only the 3rd time a number one seed has lost in the opening…… Continue Reading