A reporter who covers the Washington Commanders expressed the frustration that many were feeling after the team lost its most recent game missing the playoffs. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 1-3 Commandless WRAP The post Reporter gives candid Commanders season review first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A medical recruiting firm that moved its offices to McClanahan Street in Roanoke late last year has found a novel way to draw attention – its joined the growing list of businesses that have painted murals on their building. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 1-3 ETS Mural Wrap#1 The post Recruiting firm murals celebrate Roanoke…… Continue Reading
One Virginia University is welcoming back an unlikely student after winter break — a U.S. Congressman. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 01-02 BeyerEd WRAP1-WEB The post Virginia Congressman continues education at George Mason first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Its called Factory Flats and in a few years a long-abandoned manufacturing facility in Buchanan is slated to become home to living spaces and a craft brewery. A significant loan from Botetourt County will help make that happen, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 1-2 Boty Grant Wrap #1-WEB The post Buchanan development will include craft…… Continue Reading
A professor of history has put pen to page to draw attention to a woman before her time, and the societal issues she faced. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: 01-02 RedWidow WRAP1-WEB The post Professor turned author highlights the woman behind famous scandal first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
If you’ve been vaping in the place of smoking cigarettes, the American Lung Association suggests you make 2023 the year you go completely tobacco-free. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports: 12-30 Quitting WRAP2-WEB Click here for resources to quit smoking The post American Lung Association suggests “Tobacco-free ’23” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
On 01-01-23 at 4:56 a.m. Roanoke Police were notified by Roanoke City E-911 of a person with a gunshot wound in the 3600 block of Williamson Rd NE. Upon arrival Officers found an adult male with a gunshot wound. The injury was serious but doesn’t appear to be life threatening. He was alert and able…… Continue Reading
On December 31, 2022 at approximately 11:10 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of 2 people with gunshot wounds in the 2800 block of Melrose Ave NW. Responding Officers located 2 juvenile victims outside and inside of a business in the area. The injuries are serious but do not…… Continue Reading
The Afghan woman ran down the street towards her friend’s apartment as soon as she heard the news: the White House had publicly weighed in on her family’s case. Surely her child, who she says was abducted by a U.S. Marine more than a year ago, would now be returned, she thought. She was so…… Continue Reading
HOPEWELL, Va. (AP) — Police in Virginia are investigating the shooting death of an 8-year-old girl in the city of Hopewell. WRIC reports that the shooting occurred Friday afternoon. Witnesses told police that a light-colored sedan with tinted windows was seen driving through the area at the time. A.J. Starke, Hopewell’s police chief, told the…… Continue Reading