Hokies top Flames in a 23-22 squeaker

Hokies top Flames in a 23-22 squeaker

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) – Jalen Holston rushed for 99 yards and a career-high three touchdowns and Virginia Tech snapped a seven-game losing streak by surprising Liberty 23-22 on Saturday. The Hokies’ defense, maligned during the lengthy losing skid, came up with two big stops in the final minutes to preserve the one-point lead. They forced an incomplete…Continue Reading

UPDATE: I-81 reopens in Staunton area

UPDATE: I-81 reopens in Staunton area

VDOT UPDATE – (1 p.m.) Northbound and southbound Interstate 81 have fully reopened following Saturday morning’s tractor trailer crash at mile marker 221 near Staunton. The ramp from I-81 southbound to I-64 eastbound at exit 221 is expected to reopen shortly, following final cleanup operations. The incident took place shortly before 6:30 a.m. Saturday when…Continue Reading

UVA receives email threat to planned memorial service

UVA receives email threat to planned memorial service

The University of Virginia Police Department says UVA received a threatening email today in advance of the planned 3:30 pm memorial service for the three students fatally shot earlier this week. The department says “We are taking all reasonable measures to ensure the safety our our patrons and the security of the facility.” From UVA…Continue Reading

Virginia employment numbers mixed; jobs still need to be filled

Virginia employment numbers mixed; jobs still need to be filled

The number of employed Virginians remained above 4.2 million workers in October 2022. According to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), the labor force in Virginia increased by 1,162 to 4,348,072. According to LAUS, the number of employed residents decreased in October by 2,503 to 4,231,191. Since January, 92,673 more Virginians…Continue Reading

UVA upsets Baylor; honors fellow slain students

UVA upsets Baylor; honors fellow slain students

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Armaan Franklin scored a career-high 26 points, and No. 16 Virginia used a big second-half run to knock off No. 5 Baylor 86-79 on Friday night in the team’s first game since three Cavaliers football players were killed in a campus shooting. Virginia’s players wore sweatshirts during warmups that honored the…Continue Reading

I-81 blocked in both directions near Staunton this morning

I-81 blocked in both directions near Staunton this morning

(From VDOT) STAUNTON – (8 a.m.) An overturned tractor trailer is blocking all northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 81 at mile marker 221 near Staunton. The location is at the overpass bridge for exit 221, the junction of I-81 and I-64. The ramp from westbound I-64 to southbound I-81 is also closed. There is…Continue Reading

Snowshoe Mountain Resort makes changes for upcoming season

Snowshoe Mountain Resort makes changes for upcoming season

Snowshoe will be opening soon for its season. A spokesperson for the resort says one major change could make beginners’ experiences better. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 11-18 Snowshoe WRAP1-WEB   The post Snowshoe Mountain Resort makes changes for upcoming season first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading