A study of “most gambling-addicted” states shows improvement in Virginia from last year. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post STUDY: Virginia improves slightly in gambling addiction ranking first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A former Virginia Tech football player is running to be the Commonwealth’s next Lieutenant Governor. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer: Former Virginia Tech football player and current Virginia State Senator Aaron Rouse announced this morning that he will pursue the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Rouse says in a statement that it’s time for…… Continue Reading
The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week stemming from two cases out West – where cities wanted to forcefully remove the homeless from public places – but do they have the right to do so? More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post SCOTUS takes up issue of where the homeless can…… 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 Open Studios Roanoke this weekend – and new women artists at the Taubman first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
A legislative wrap-up this morning revealed additional construction for Interstate 81 in our area. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post I-81 South “gap” in Salem to be fixed years earlier first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Current Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney announced this morning that he intends to run become the Commonwealth’s next Lieutenant Governor. Stoney had been running against current 7th District Virginia Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. The post Richmond’s Mayor running to be Virginia’s next Lt. Governor first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
What was once “Roanoke Valley Gives,” became “Give Roanoke” two years ago, but the goal remains the same – local non-profits looking to raise funds and gain more exposure in a 24 hour period that begins at midnight tonight. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: See link to GIVE here The post Give Roanoke officially…… Continue Reading
Gold’s Gym in North Roanoke is doing something a little different this Saturday to support those that are differently abled, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Gold’s Gym North Roanoke holds event to spread awareness first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
From Roanoke City Police Department: Roanoke Police were involved in an officer-involved shooting on Moorman Avenue NW. At approximately 8:05 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a disorder in the 600 block of Moorman Avenue NW. As officers were responding to the scene, they were advised that there…… Continue Reading
Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash late Saturday night which resulted in two fatalities, on Route 24 at its intersection with Goodview Road in Bedford County. A stolen 2013 Harley Davidson being pursued by police in a high speed chase struck a 2016 Subaru Legacy turning on to Goodview Road. The driver and…… Continue Reading