As a lead-up to this October’s first Roanoke Comedy Fest, there’s a free comedy show tomorrow night. WFIR’s Ian Price has details: 05-11 Comedy Show WRAP The post Free comedy show tomorrow ahead of Roanoke Comedy Fest first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
With most of those in older age groups who WANT the COVID-19 vaccine already inoculated, more attention may be turned soon to 12 to 15 year olds who can be receive those shots, with parental permission. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 5-11 NRV Wrap#2 The post NRV will gear up to vaccinate 12-15 year olds first…… Continue Reading
There is a new way to help caregivers and loved ones to better understand the effects of sensory loss due to aging and the causes that recent isolation has in seniors ..WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report 5-11 S LOSS WRAP 2-WEB CLICK HERE to see the demo. The post Interactive demo illustrating the effects…… Continue Reading
From Glenn Youngkin Twitter: “I am prepared to lead, excited to serve and profoundly humbled by the trust the people have placed in me. Virginians have made it clear that they are ready for a political outsider with proven business experience to bring real change in Richmond..To the love of my life, my amazing wife…… Continue Reading
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) —Glenn Youngkin, a political newcomer who campaigned as a conservative, Christian outsider, edged closer to becoming Virginia’s Republican gubernatorial nominee as ballot-counting continued Monday night with Youngkin still short of a majority needed to clinch the nomination. More than 30,000 delegates cast ballots Saturday at what the Republican Party of Virginia…… Continue Reading
The good news – there is no shortage of gasoline on the East Coast – the bad news is that the Colonial Pipeline that delivers almost half of that fuel to the East Coast may not flow again until the end of this week after being hacked by an eastern European group. Gas is up…… Continue Reading
G.O.P. Attorney General candidate Jason Miyares spoke with WFIR just prior to the recent Republican Convention expressing his concerns over the current state of the political leadership in Virginia.. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report. 5-10 AG Wrap 2-WEB The post Republican Candidate For Attorney General Seems Hopeful. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
You may have seen commercials about it already – Congress is considering labor legislation called the “Pro Act” and as usual there are parties coming down on both sides of the details. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 5-10 Pro Act Wrap#1 The post US Chamber not on board with PRO Act first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
The Salem Red Sox are set to take to Haley Toyota Field tomorrow for the first time in 614 days. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 05-10 Sox Opener WRAP The post COVID-19 restrictions for opener unlikely to last all season first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
If you work at a Sheetz fueling center and convenience store you are in for a raise: Sheetz, which has over 600 stores across the Mid-Atlantic, has announced a two dollar per-hour wage increase for all of its 18,000 store employees. It goes into effect May 21. Sheetz has also announced a “summer stimulus program”…… Continue Reading