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
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday and passed various resolutions involving economic development in the town of Vinton. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more. 5-12 RCS WRAP 2-WEB The post Roanoke County Board Of Supervisors Meeting first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
State health officials report 17 new coronavirus cases and 2 new hospitalizations for the Roanoke Valley in the latest 24-hour reporting period. There are no new COVID-related deaths among Roanoke, Salem and Roanoke and Botetourt Counties. The VDH reports 7 new cases and 2 new hospitalizations in Roanoke City, 7 new cases in Roanoke County,…… Continue Reading
This weekend Goodwill Industries of the Valleys will host its first in person Community Career and Resource Fair since the pandemic started ..WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report. 5-12 GW Wrap 2-WEB CLICK HERE for a link to the event The post Goodwill Industries is hosting a job fair this Saturday first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
(AP) Former Del. Winsome Sears led a field of six candidates seeking the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor in Virginia after a first round of balloting in a GOP nominating convention [today]. Sears served a single term representing parts of Hampton Roads in the House of Delegates, when she became the first Black Republican woman…… Continue Reading
T.A.P. Books will be having a virtual ribbon cutting for it’s new warehouse tomorrow. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more. 5-11 TAP Books Wrap-WEB CLICK HERE for T.A.P.’s Facebook page CLICK HERE for T.A.P’s website The post T.A.P Books is moving to a new warehouse first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia Republicans have selected their gubernatorial nominee, who they hope will end a losing streak in statewide races. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 5-11 Youngkin Win Wrap-WEB The post Youngkin believes business background will lead to victory in November first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Despite the pandemic and COVID safety conditions still in place the Blue Ridge Marathon and related races in April – and the Down by Downtown music festival – generated a record economic impact for the region of $1.6 million. That’s according to analysis by the Roanoke Regional Partnership, which helped launch “America’s Toughest Road Marathon”…… Continue Reading
The NHL playoffs start on Saturday and the Washington Capitals will face off against the Boston Bruins. WPLY-MIN The post Caps get ready for NHL playoffs first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading