Roanoke City officials have responded to our request for comment concerning an employee being escorted out by security yesterday while being fired. The email said this in part. “Please understand that the City will not comment on any personnel matters, but we can state that no employee working in any department has been escorted by…… Continue Reading
Ahead of Father’s Day this coming Sunday, WalletHub released a new report that finds Virginia among the best states for working dads. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Virginia ranked 10th best state for working dads first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A narcotics operation was carried out in Roanoke. State Police say a vehicle was stopped in the 3500 block of Valley View Ave after a short pursuit. Special Agents and Officers seized approximately 934 grams of methamphetamine, 49 grams of heroin/fentanyl, 7 fentanyl pills, 4 firearms, and US Currency from the vehicle. 25-year-old Damarius J’Quan…… Continue Reading
Carilion Clinic and a company called Drone Up have entered the second phase of a partnership that could help streamline the delivery of medical supplies to frontline care teams in the Carilion network. Phase two testing wraps up on Saturday. During Phase 2 teams are assessing ways to streamline the drone delivery process for Carilion…… Continue Reading
We are hearing that a longtime Roanoke City government employee has been escorted out by security today. The source, who spoke anonymously to WFIR, says the woman has worked for decades. It’s unclear at this time the women’s identity or job title. It’s unclear if this is related to the changeover in the City Manager’s…… Continue Reading
Starting tomorrow, nonprofit Virginia Children’s Theatre is putting on a ‘Junior’ version of a classic Broadway musical. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: [Click here for more information and to buy tickets] The post Virginia Children’s Theatre presents Legally Blonde Jr. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Hall of Fame Lakers guard and NBA logo inspiration – Jerry West – has passed away at age 86. A local author who is known for writing books on NBA players including West discussed his passing, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. The post Salem author discusses impact of NBA legend and silhouette first appeared on…… Continue Reading
Inflation is a likely one culprit – leaving more children in this region “food insecure,” a condition that is often worse during the summer months when school is out. Once again Feeding Southwest Virginia has rolled out its Summer Food Services program. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Feeding SWVA gears up for Summer…… Continue Reading
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment: The post Legally Blonde Jr., RSO Pops takes on The Who and the VT Arts Fest first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
(Roanoke City release) Civic leader and educator Dr. Lydia Pettis Patton begins a four-month term as Roanoke’s interim city manager as of Tuesday, June 11. With more than 30 years of municipal government experience, Patton is currently Executive Manager of the Berkley Group, a Virginia-based consulting firm specializing in serving local governments, school systems, and…… Continue Reading