The path to securing the Republican nomination for Governor in 2025 appears to be wide open for Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears. Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares announced on Facebook today he won’t challenge her for the nomination. Miyares says programs he has helped launch like Operation Ceasefire has made the Commonwealth a safer place to…… Continue Reading
David Bowers, a former mayor of Roanoke, narrowly lost to Joe Cobb in the city’s most recent mayoral election. WFIR’s Ian Price has more from Roanoke’s outgoing mayor. The post Mayor Lea reflects on Roanoke’s tight race between Bowers, Cobb first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Now is the time to get or change your insurance plan through Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us 9 out of 10 customers are eligible for financial assistance. Open enrollment is going on at Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us this is the only place for Virginians…… Continue Reading
For the past few years Pinnacle Financial Partners has been the title sponsor for the Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick Dash 5K. Pinnacle is a Nashville-based financial institution that gained a foothold in the Roanoke area by acquiring Valley Bank. More than 4000 runners or walkers have signed up for the Thanksgiving morning 5K so…… Continue Reading
Across the Way Productions has announced the first round of headliners and acts for FloyFest 2025. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. The Black Crows will be back at Floyfest in 2025. FloydFest organizers have announce their first round of headliners. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. The post First round of headliners announced…… Continue Reading
Members of the House of Delegates Privileges and Elections Committee voted along party lines this afternoon to advance a constitutional amendment that states every individual has the fundamental right to reproductive freedom and that the right to make one’s own decisions about all matters related to one’s pregnancy cannot be denied. Sponsor Charniele Herring says…… Continue Reading
As construction continues on the Carilion Crystal Spring Tower, a tour was offered today to media members. The expansion is really an upgrade as the bed count overall doesn’t increase. But ER Senior Director Wrenn Brendel tells us she gets to keep the former ER area as well as the new one at the tower…… Continue Reading
“Its about time,” was a familiar comment this morning as local residents waited for a ribbon cutting for the new Market on Melrose, the first full-service grocery store in northwest Roanoke in decades. The 15,000 square foot Market on Melrose is located on the Goodwill Industries campus and is part of the Melrose Plaza redevelopment that…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Police say Monroe St NW is closed from Vermont Ave to Tennessee Ave NW due to a fatal crash this morning. One man has died at the scene. The post Fatal crash closes section of roadway in Roanoke City first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Update: Monroe St NW has reopened Previous :Roanoke City Police say Monroe St NW is closed from Vermont Ave to Tennessee Ave NW due to a fatal crash this morning. One man has died at the scene. The post Section of roadway in Roanoke City reopened after fatal crash first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading