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
Minor League pro baseball is back after a hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic. The Salem Red Sox open at Delmarva tonight … meanwhile the Lynchburg Hillcats open their season in the new Low A East League at home against Fredericksburg tonight: WPLY-MIN The post Minor League baseball is back in the region first…… Continue Reading
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 students and staff are safe. Parents, please do not come to the school as access is being restricted. As we have updates, we will keep you…… Continue Reading
State health officials report 22 new coronavirus cases and 4 new hospitalizations for the Roanoke Valley in the latest 24-hour reporting period. There is also 2 new COVID-related death among Roanoke, Salem and Roanoke and Botetourt Counties. State health officials report 1 new hospitalization in Roanoke City, 14 new cases, 2 new hospitalizations, and 2…… Continue Reading
FALLS CHURCH, VA – Conservative Republican business leader and candidate for Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the endorsement of Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, a Second Amendment and pro-life champion who, just like Youngkin, stepped away from a very successful business career to run for governor as a conservative outsider. In a video message…… Continue Reading
The Virginia 529 educational savings program is now in the process of expanding its services. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report 5-4 529 wrap 1-WEB CLICK HERE to go to the Virginia 529 website. The post Virginia’s 529 Expansion first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Virginia 529 educational savings program is now in the process of expanding its services. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report 5-4 529 wrap 1-WEB CLICK HERE to go to the Virginia 529 website. The post Virginia’s 529 program is expanding first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The James Madison University Dukes are moving on in the FCS football playoffs after a 34 to 21 win at home over North Dakota last night. Now its on the road for the FCS semifinal against Sam Houston State in Texas this Saturday WPLY-MIN The post JMU Dukes roll on in FCS playoffs first appeared…… Continue Reading
On May 2, 2021 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified of shots fired near the intersection of Panorama Avenue NW and Westside Boulevard NW. As officers were responding to that location, they received reports of a motor vehicle crash on Peters Creek Road NW, between Shenandoah Avenue NW and Salem Turnpike NW. Officers…… Continue Reading
Update Roanoke PD 5/4 2pm: Roanoke Police have identified the victim as Taniko Belt, 46 of Roanoke. On May 2, 2021 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified of shots fired near the intersection of Panorama Avenue NW and Westside Boulevard NW. As officers were responding to that location, they received reports of a…… Continue Reading