The Washington Wizards topped Indiana 142-115 last night in an NBA play-in game and now move on to play Philadelphia in the first round: WPLY-MIN The post Wizards back in the NBA playoffs first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor Andria McClellan is a Norfolk City Council member, and one of six candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in the June 8th primary. She stopped by the studio earlier this week and spoke with WFIR’s Gene Marrano – here is a “Longer Listen.” 5-21 McClellan-LL-WEB The post Lt.…… Continue Reading
Earlier this week we spoke with Republican nominee for Attorney General Jason Miyares, and this morning we spoke live via phone with the man who will be at the top of the Republican statewide ticket this fall, GOP Governor Nominee Glenn Youngkin about the issues he will run on. 05-21 Youngkin Interview-WEB The post Interview:…… Continue Reading
A shortage of semi-conductor “chips” in recent months has idled auto manufacturing plants – and the supply chain now goes through China in many cases. US Senator Mark Warner wants to do something about that, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 5-21 Warner-Chips Wrap#2 The post Could a new “chips” plant find its way to…… Continue Reading
While a cease fire has ended 11 days of fighting between Israeli and Hamas forces, an area history professor says complex factors could make lasting peace difficult to achieve. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story 5-21 Mid East Future Wrap-WEB The post RC History Professor: complex factors to influence future Israeli Palestinian peace talks first…… Continue Reading
Tomorrow is the Hustle for The Homeless 5k in person or virtual race to help those in need… WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more. 5-21 H race WRAP 2-WEB CLICK HERE to pre-register The post 4th annual Hustle for The Homeless 5k run tomorrow. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On May 20 at approximately 5:40 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified of a person with a gunshot wound who had arrived via personal transport to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Officers responded to the hospital to speak with the adult male victim who was being treated for what appeared to be non-life threatening…… Continue Reading
With the lifting of restrictions-Salem Parks and Rec is looking forward to a strong summer of events …. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report. 5-20 SPR WRAP 1-WEB CLICK HERE for a link to the Salem Parks and Rec Facebook page. The post Salem Parks and Rec is looking forward to summer! first appeared on…… Continue Reading
The Boston Bruins have a 2-1 1st round series lead after an overtime win over the Washington Capitals last night. And the Carolina Hurricanes are up 2-0 against Nashville: WPLY-MIN The post Caps, ‘Canes NHL playoff update first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Munters Group broke ground on their new home in Botetourt County this morning at Greenfield. It will replace the current home for the air treatment and climate solutions manufacturer in Buena Vista. About 200 current Munters employees are expected to work at the new 365,000 square foot building when it is completed. The project could…… Continue Reading