The Town of Vinton and Roanoke County cut the ribbon this morning on another segment of the Glade Creek Greenway that will eventually connect Vinton to the Roanoke River Greenway. The “Phase-2A” portion dedicated is near the Billy Byrd apartments on Gus Nicks Boulevard, across the street from the Gish Mill site about to be…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On May 25, 2021 at approximately 5:40 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified of a person with a gunshot wound in the 800 block of Hunt Avenue NW. Responding officers located an adult male inside a residence with what appeared to be serious injuries. Roanoke Fire-EMS transported the man to Carilion Roanoke Memorial…… Continue Reading
Due to a change in the law back in January of this year you can no longer use an online course that many of us still see advertised from time to time. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report. 5-25 Carry Wrap 1-WEB CLICK HERE for the sheriffs office Facebook page. To email Sgt. King directly,…… Continue Reading
A former GOP Congresswoman from Northern Virginia is calling on the party to return to its founding principles and reject extremism. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 5-25 GOP Renew Wrap-WEB The post Former VA Congresswoman wants GOP to reject extremist views first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke County PD) On Saturday, at 11:42 a.m., Roanoke County Police Officers responded to a call of a suicidal adult male in an apartment in the 3800 block of Sunhaven Court. Initially, the officers were told the man had a knife. However, as the officers arrived at 11:45 a.m., the information was upgraded and…… Continue Reading
UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: The victim of the 10 ½ St SE fatal house fire has been identified as Keontae Lewis, 17, of Roanoke. The Medical Examiner’s Office determined the cause of death to be smoke inhalation. The Fire Marshal’s Office along with the Roanoke Police Department have conducted over 50 interviews, resulting in approximately 150…… Continue Reading
Even well before many New River Valley residents have not been fully vaccinated, thoughts are turning to a possible booster shot down the road. More from yesterday’s Virginia Department of Health update with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 5-25 Bissell Wrap#1 The post NRV looks ahead to COVID booster shots first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
The Blue Ridge Land Conservancy protects more than 20,000 acres in our region and now through some more funding they are going to be able to continue that work and even expand their efforts. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report. 5-25 BR Land wrap 1-WEB CLICK HERE to find out more about The Blue Ridge…… Continue Reading
In 2020 and despite the pandemic, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys placed 2600 people in jobs and helped individuals attain 6300 industry-recognized credentials. New President and CEO Richmond Vincent Jr. says the stakes are higher now, with many seeking to learn skills in a brand-new field. Vincent succeeded the retiring Bruce Phipps at Goodwill last…… Continue Reading
(VA) – On Sunday, May 23, 2021, at approximately, 3:00 a.m. National Park Service dispatchers received a report of a person in distress near Milepost 63 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Law Enforcement Rangers, along with Amherst County rescue personnel, responded to the area to find a single occupant of a vehicle parked off the road shoulder. The…… Continue Reading