RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today released the following statement after the jury in the Derek Chauvin trial returned a guilty verdict on all three counts. “The life of George Floyd matters. He should still be alive today, and no courtroom decision can bring him back. But this decision is an important step. It is a step…… Continue Reading
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The jury in the Derek Chauvin trial has found the former police officer guilty on all three counts: second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The courthouse was ringed with concrete barriers and razor wire, and thousands of National Guard troops and law enforcement officers were brought in ahead of the…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Jobless workers collecting unemployment benefits will be required to report looking for work beginning in early June, the Virginia Employment Commission announced Tuesday. The work search requirement, part of state and federal law, was suspended during the pandemic. The commission announced earlier this month that it would be reinstated, and on…… Continue Reading
There are mass vaccination clinics open to all adults through Thursday at the Berglund Center – and no worries about any supply shortage says Dr. Cynthia Morrow, director for the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts. In fact Morrow reiterated today that with demand lessening in the Roanoke Valley those mass vaccination events could end…… Continue Reading
State Police say four Alexandria residents are charged with leading troopers on a high-speed chase that started on Interstate 81 in a vehicle stolen in Lynchburg — and inside the car was a firearm stolen in Winchester.. Troopers say the chase started Monday evening when the car was clocked doing 99 miles per hour on…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech has launched a $400 million fundraising campaign to bolster its sports amenities – and to heighten the university’s profile nationwide. Its called “Reach for Excellence.” WPLY-MIN The post Tech launches major athletics department fundraiser first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Many marijuana users call April 20th — or 4/20 — as “Weed Day”, and this year, it comes as Virginia prepares to legalize possession of small amounts. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the new law’s potential impact on highway safety should not be overlooked. Spokesperson Martha Mead says numbers from other states that previously passed similar laws…… Continue Reading
Local health officials will conduct a second walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic today in Roanoke. But while supplies here currently exceed demand, other parts of the state still face waits for appointments that may last weeks. Governor Northam traveled to northern Virginia on Monday, imploring all Virginians 16 and older to get vaccinated. He says even…… Continue Reading
In a weekly update, the New River Health District spoke about everything from people’s concerns about the vaccine to the new strains of Covid that are present and even had some good news as to how even more Americans may get vaccinated. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more. 4-20 NRV wrap 2-WEB CLICK HERE for access to…… Continue Reading