RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today lifted Virginia’s universal indoor mask mandate to align with new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Governor Northam also announced that Virginia will ease all distancing and capacity restrictions on Friday, May 28, two weeks earlier than planned. The updates to Virginia’s mask policy are reflected in amendments…… Continue Reading
Concerns were raised as to why Southwest Virginia has some of the lowest rates of Covid vaccination in the state during a tele-press briefing hosted by the Virginia Department of Health.. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this story. 5-14 VAC RATE WRAP 2-WEB The post Southwest Virginia Vaccination Rates first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
The Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5 to 1 last night. And ex Salem Red Sox 1st baseman Bobby Dalbec hit a home run for the Boston Red Sox, in a 8 to 1 win over Oakland: WPLY-MIN The post Baseball update from Nats, ex-Salem player. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke, VA, May 13, 2021 – ( news release) Liz Belcher will retire in August as the Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator after 25 years. Liz began working as coordinator in 1996 when the Greenway Steering Committee was a fledgling organization at the Fifth Planning District Commission. The regional Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission was formally established…… Continue Reading
Local Colors is back this weekend and organizers couldn’t be happier about it. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report: 5-14 LC WRAP 1-WEB For more details click HERE The post Local Colors Festival returns this weekend at different location first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Mill Mountain Theatre’s first outdoor production is ongoing with showtimes continuing through Sunday. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report: 05-14 Ditch Gas WRAP For more information click HERE The post Mill Mountain Theatre’s first outdoor performance this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Fire-EMS crews are responding to a structure fire this morning in the 100 block of 10 and a half Street Southeast. Authorities say a large column of smoke can be seen from miles away. Units on scene marked it a 2 alarm fire. We will provide updates when they become available. The post Emergency…… Continue Reading
A vital resource for families is facing financial hardship and is appealing to the community for help ..WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report 5-13 Sabrina Wrap 1-WEB CLICK HERE to donate The post Sabrina’s Place Needs Your Help first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Lynchburg Hillcats are on a roll – now 7 and 0 after beating the Salem Red Sox on the road last night to remain one of just three undefeated teams in Minor League Baseball. WPLY-MIN The post ‘Cats on a roll in the ‘Burg first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The GO Virginia economic development initiative that is a public-private partnership continued its regional meeting tour today in Region 2 – covering much of southwest and central Virginia – via Zoom. The need for a better skilled workforce, broadband and other infrastructure needs and the lack of sufficient affordable child care were seen as current…… Continue Reading