WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders created a “toxic work culture” for more than two decades, “ignoring and downplaying sexual misconduct” by men at the top levels of the organization, according to a report published Thursday by the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform. Commanders owner Dan Snyder was involved in the misconduct, according…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are home on Saturday to play the Birmingham Bulls. The Dawgs are 6-2-1-1 in their last ten games. Head coach Dan Bremner in an extended conversation on playing with consistency – and the game this weekend: 12-8 Bremner Final The post Dawgs head coach Dan Bremner on team’s hot streak…… Continue Reading
Its called the PACT Act for short – an expansion of health care and benefits for military veterans who believe they were exposed to toxic chemicals from those “burn pits” that are not longer used to dispose of waste. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 12-8 Burn Pit Wrap #1-WEB The post VA: new law…… Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said. The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden, but carried a heavy price — and…… Continue Reading
Vinton-based The Advancement Foundation held a VIP open house for its “Virginia Innovation Accelerator” in downtown Buena Vista yesterday. The 40,000 square foot former cigarette paper manufacturing plant is now home to a handful of small companies looking to “scale up,” at the Accelerator. The Virginia Innovation Accelerator could be a prototype for similar shared-space…… Continue Reading
A local organization supporting the area’s refugee population has had smashing success with its virtual angel tree. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 12-06 AngelTree WRAP1-WEB The post Local response meets angel tree goal early first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke County leaders say strong, and responsible financial stability will lead to achievements in the future. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story: 12-7 State of County Wrap-WEB The post Roanoke County leaders discuss priorities during State of the County first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke County leaders say strong, and responsible financial stability will lead to achievements in the future. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story: 12-7 State of County Wrap-WEB The post Roanoke County leaders discuss priorities during State of the County Address first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Do Virginians believe “having a strong economy” or “having a functioning Democracy” is a bigger concern? A Roanoke College phone survey asked the question, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. 12-7 Importan Issue WRAP From Roanoke College — The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) at Roanoke College interviewed 652 adult residents of Virginia between November…… Continue Reading
The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) at Roanoke College interviewed 652 adult residents of Virginia between November 13 and November 22 in a survey addressing topics such as the midterm elections, political anxiety, abortion, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s national spotlight, and general feelings about current and former elected officials. The survey has a…… Continue Reading