UPDATE: The pipeline protesters have been arrested after halting work on that portion of the pipeline for seven hours. PREVIOUS: 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…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On June 1 at approximately 7:15 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified of shots fired and property damage in the area of 8th Street and Loudon Avenue NW. Responding officers located property damage and evidence of a shooting, but no victims or suspects were located on scene. A short time later, at approximately…… Continue Reading
A Roanoke-based pharmaceuticals manufacturer will partner with Carilion Clinic to develop, test and market non-opioid medications to treat chronic pain. First up for Chorda Pharma is a topical over-the-counter cream they hope to bring to market next year after clinical trials performed at Carilion Clinic. Victor Iannello is CEO for the startup company; he previously…… Continue Reading
An upcoming Supreme Court decision could provide the first glimpse of how its 6-3 conservative majority will shape the future of LGBTQ rights. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 06-02 SCOTUS LGBTQ WRAP The post SCOTUS decision could signal change on LGBTQ civil rights cases first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
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