A nationwide settlement between 43 states and Walmart will provide more than $60 million toward state efforts to battle the impacts of opioid and fentanyl addiction. The states alleged that Walmart contributed to the national opioid crisis by improperly managing the the drugs’ distribution at their stores. The settlement totals $3.1 billion in all, and…… Continue Reading
A nationwide settlement between 43 states and Walmart will provide more than $60 million toward state efforts to battle the impacts of opioid and fentanyl addiction. The states alleged that Walmart contributed to the national opioid crisis by improperly managing the the drugs’ distribution at their stores. The settlement totals $3.1 billion in all, and…… Continue Reading
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – sponsored by the Roanoke Arts Commission – roanokearts.org. With a look at some of the events coming up this weekend and in the near future. 11-16 Culture Calendar The post Attic Productions announces new season; Morgan Wade at Jeff Center first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Virginia athletics department announced today (Nov. 16) the Cavaliers’ home football game vs. Coastal Carolina scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 19 has been canceled. The decision was made following the shooting of five students on Grounds Sunday night. The incident resulted in the deaths of three members of the UVA team –…… Continue Reading
A local non-profit aimed at addressing food insecurity has cut the ribbon on its newest hunger-busting strategy. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 11-15 Feeding WRAP2-WEB Click here to volunteer at the pantry The post New client-choice food pantry opens in NW Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A local realtor, active in Roanoke’s theatre community, has a surprising claim to fame. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 11-13 Housing WRAP1-WEB The post Local realtor’s Facebook group turns into book deal first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Unaired footage of one of the UVA football players killed in the campus shooting has been released after that tragic event. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 11-15 Davis WRAP The post Slain football player talked about UVA “family” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Best known for the hit TV show “Impractical Jokers”, Joe Gatto is coming to the Berglund Center for a night of comedy. The well-known comedian, actor, and producer is a founding member of The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe “who has toured with live comedy shows to sold-out crowds across the world.” Tickets for the April 13th…… Continue Reading
A 31-year-old man has been arrested by Charlottesville police after authorities were alerted to threatening social media posts made by Bryan Silva. Police say in a social media post that Silva has no affiliation with UVA but is known by the UVA threat assessment team. He faces charges including possession or transportation of a firearm…… Continue Reading
A Former President has taken to social media to comment on Virginia’s Governor. One local political analyst sees a clear motive behind the move. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 11-14 Trump WRAP1-WEB The post Trump takes aim at Governor Glenn Youngkin on Truth Social first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading