Governor Northam’s office says he will make an “important rail announcement” in Christiansburg today at 2:00 pm. There are no further details in advance, but passenger rail supporters in the New River Valley have been advocating extension of Amtrak service from Roanoke to Christiansburg for several years. The post Northam to make “important rail announcement”…… Continue Reading
With the majority of older Americans most vulnerable to the coronavirus now vaccinated, attention turns to younger people that haven’t gotten a shot yet – and are now being infected at higher rates. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 5-5 Morrow Wrap#2 The post Local VDH enlists Americorps for vaccine outreach program first appeared…… Continue Reading
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Virginia voters rank themselves moderate, leaning slightly conservative, but support Democrats’ proposals on health care, immigration, environmental policy and economic fairness, according to a survey released today by the Wason Center for Civic Leadership at Christopher Newport University. “These findings reveal a political danger zone between policy and ideology,” said Wason…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A Republican candidate for Virginia lieutenant governor is going to court to find out who is responsible for an anonymous attack that called him “a Gay Democrat” while supporting one of his opponents. Del. Glenn Davis announced Tuesday he had filed a defamation lawsuit against an unknown defendant over a text…… Continue Reading
The FloydFest music and outdoors festival is back in late July this year after skipping 2020 due to the pandemic. Co-founder Kris Hodges says safety precautions are also in place: WFIR-WDNE The post FloydFest 2021 is now sold out with reduced attendance cap first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A former local U.S. Congressman says the rehashed “stop the steal” rhetoric is part of an effort to get more Trump Republicans in office. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 05-04 Election WRAP The post Former Congressman on Republicans perpetuating “stop the steal” lie first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
LewisGale is now going to be a part of a network aimed at treating cancer more effectively by expanding its oncology services to provide care that is described as “SECOND TO NONE” . WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more. 5-4 Cannon Wrap 1-WEB CLICK HERE to find out more about the institute. The post The Sarah…… Continue Reading
Boeing has committed 50 million dollars over the next few years to Virginia Tech’s for Innovation campus in Northern Virginia. That money is earmarked for student scholarships, to support the recruitment of faculty and researchers, and for K- through-12 STEM programs. Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus in Alexandria is set to open in 2024 and will offer…… Continue Reading
Texas did it last month and now Florida has followed suit – removing any state mandate that residents must wear a mask or face covering as a COVID precaution. How close are we to that in Virginia? More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 5-4 Bissell Wrap#2-WEB The post Is there a timeline for mask removal in…… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Officials at the school tell WFIR News that the lockdown has been lifted. We’ll have further details as they become available. Posted 9:29 AM – Masons Cove Elementary School has been placed on a modified lockdown due to police activity in the vicinity of the school. This is being done as a precaution. All…… Continue Reading