Roanoke Delegate Sam Rasoul has a big fund-raising lead – and an early polling advantage — as he runs for Lieutenant Governor. But Governor Northam’s endorsement of a primary opponent may show us just how much such big-name endorsements can make a difference. As of March 31st, Rasoul had raised almost$1.3 million, more than a…… Continue Reading
WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending the REAL ID full enforcement date by 19 months, from October 1, 2021 to May 3, 2023, due to circumstances resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has significantly impacted states’ ability to issue REAL…… Continue Reading
Investigators say a Bedford County man fatally shot his brother-in-law Monday over a family-related dispute before turning the gun on himself. The Sheriff’s office says it happened at the home of Raymond Tyler along Villamont Road in the Blue Ridge area. Officials say Tyler shot and killed James Wright before taking his own life. UPDATED…… Continue Reading
Investigators say a Bedford County man fatally shot his brother-in-law Monday over a family-related dispute before turning the gun on himself. The Sheriff’s office says it happened at the home of Raymond Tyler along Villamont Road in the Blue Ridge area. Officials say Tyler shot and killed James Wright before taking his own life. UPDATED…… Continue Reading
Its the latest effort from the Roanoke Regional Partnership to development a long-range economic development plan. “Thrive 2017” will bring together various stakeholders, business leaders and citizens to map out a strategic vision. Thrive 2017 includes the formation of a “culturally and economically diverse” advisory committee. There’s also a public survey available on the Roanoke…… Continue Reading
Its the latest effort from the Roanoke Regional Partnership to craft a long-range economic development plan. “Thrive 2027” will bring together various stakeholders, business leaders and citizens to map out a strategic vision. Thrive 2027 includes the formation of a “culturally and economically diverse” advisory committee. There’s also a public survey available on the Roanoke…… Continue Reading
The last first-dose mass vaccination clinic scheduled for the Berglund Center is this Thursday. With demand lessening, the next step locally will include smaller targeted clinics and COVID vaccine distribution through pharmacy chains. Thursday’s clinic offers the Moderna vaccine and a second-dose clinic will still be held at the Berglund Center in about 4 weeks.…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech is planning a close-to-complete campus reopening when the fall semester begins next August, but not without other options on standby. The university says faculty will return to their primary campus on a regular basis in August, and students will follow a short time later. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more: 04-27 VT Fall Wrap-WEB…… Continue Reading
Police say a girl was shot and seriously wounded late last night in northwest Roanoke. Officers responded to reports of gunfire near Melrose Avenue and 24th Street, and while there were no victims or suspects present upon arrival, they soon found the juvenile victim in a car on the 300 block of Luck Avenue Southwest.…… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Roanoke police say at 15-year-old is now charged with fatally shooting another teen yesterday near Salem Turnpike and 30th Street Northwest. Police say two teens were struck by gunfire, and one of them later died under hospital treatment. Two other juveniles were taken into custody for questioning, and one of them now faces a…… Continue Reading