You’ve probably heard about – or from – the four apparent front runners seeking the Republican nomination for Governor at the statewide GOP convention on May 8th – that’s this Saturday. But there are three other candidates on the ballot – including one from the Roanoke Valley. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the last of our…… Continue Reading
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — An aide for Republican gubernatorial candidate Amanda Chase brandished a gun in a road-rage incident while the candidate participated in a virtual gun-rights debate in the back of her campaign van. In the midst of a candidate forum with the Virginia Citizens Defense League, Chase — who was participating by phone…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech running back Khalil Herbert was selected 217th overall by the Chicago Bears in the 6th Round of the NFL Draft today in Cleveland, Ohio. Herbert joins fellow Hokie Chrisitan Darrisaw, who was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1st Round, in the NFL’s NFC North Division. The post Virginia Tech’s Khalil Herbert…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Lottery today released its report on sports wagering activity submitted by licensed operators for the month of March, the second full month of reporting since legal sports betting launched in Virginia on Jan. 21. Between March 1 and March 31, 2021, Virginians wagered $304,066,245 (“handle”) and won $277,492,368, for a combined 8.74%operators win…… Continue Reading
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — A Virginia public works employee was killed Friday when a falling tree limb struck the worker while on the job, according to officials. The City of Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation employee was working alongside a public utility staffer at Riven Rock Park when the accident happened, officials said in a statement…… Continue Reading
For a 20th year Faith Christian School students, faculty and staff donated volunteer hours today at two locations – painting, mulching and cleaning up. Shelly Whitaker was a project manager at Mill Mountain Zoo today, where lower school students were doing their part during the annual “Project Faith,” event. More than 400 took part in…… Continue Reading
Ahead of the Local Colors Annual Festival, a scavenger hunt begins tomorrow with prizes for the teams or individuals who complete it. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 04-30 Scanvger Hunt WRAP-WEB The post Local Colors first scavenger hunt begins tomorrow first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
For the second time in 4 years Virginia Tech had two players taken in the first round of the NFL draft last night. Offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw went to the Minnesota Vikings with the 23rd pick; one pick before that defensive back Caleb Farley was selected by the Tennessee Titans: WPLY-MIN The post Two Hokies…… Continue Reading
After reports they were doing away with accelerated Math courses, Virginia Education officials are discussing what changes they are planning to make and what they mean for your child’s future. WFIR’s Clark Palmer explains with this In-Depth report. 4-30 InDepth WEB To read the full Virginia Mathematics Pathways Initiative https://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/mathematics/vmpi/infographic-vmpi-virginia.pdf The post…… Continue Reading
The United Auto Workers union and Volo Trucks North America reached a 5-year-deal this morning ending a close to two week strike at the Dublin Plant. This comes after more than 2,000 Volvo employees with the union walked off the job on April 17, seeking changes including wage increases, job security, and wage progression. Volvo…… Continue Reading