(VDOT) Starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, the right lane of southbound Interstate 81 at mile maker 138.4 near Salem will be closed for emergency bridge repairs. The lane closure is expected to remain in place overnight. The bridge is over Route 635 (Goodwin Avenue) in Roanoke County and is located within the work…… Continue Reading
The Republican who currently represents the Commonwealth 6th Congressional District hopes to defeat a familiar foe and secure a third term during next week’s mid-term election. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has details. 11-4 Cline Wrap-WEB The post Cline looks to win third term in Congress first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Valley Libraries will be making major changes to their online catalogue. WFIR’s Emma Thomas asked a spokesperson about what this means for patrons: 11-04 Library WRAP1-WEB The post New online catalogue coming to Roanoke Valley Libraries first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
It’s that time of year again – the clocks fall back over the weekend. Which results in increased dangers for drivers, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. 11-4 Drowsy WRAP The post Driving safety stressed with time change this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
1 in 5 people in the U.S. are now classified as a family caregiver – that’s according to data revealed by Elder Care Solutions, which is based here in Roanoke. CEO and owner Kimberly Whiter works with an advisory team to help families deal with the overwhelming cost of long-term care. Whiter joined us live…… Continue Reading
The fugitive who allegedly stole a police car and attempted to run over two police officers is now in custody. The Pulaski Police Department says Jerrod Brown was taken into custody in the 10 am hour this morning without incident. Brown was apprehended after allegedly wrecking the stolen police vehicle and taking off on foot…… Continue Reading
Facing an uphill battle and with many predicting a “red wave” of Republican Congressional candidates taking office, Democrat Jennifer Lewis makes a second run for 6th District seat now held by Ben Cline. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 11-4 Lewis Wrap#1-WEB The post Lewis tries again to top Cline; questions his integrity first appeared on…… Continue Reading
As the midterm elections approach, a ninth district newcomer is facing off against Morgan Griffith for his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Both say they’ve got the pulse of the people. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 11-03 GriffithvDeVaughn WRAP1-WEB The post Both Ninth District candidates say they’re in touch with residents first…… Continue Reading
(from Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office) – On October 8 Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the Glen Wilton Park and Ride along Botetourt Road (Route 220) to find a deceased female lying in the gravel lot from an apparent gunshot wound. Detectives discovered that the victim’s car was found abandoned and burned in a…… Continue Reading
A local fire station is hosting three artifacts that have traveled the world for the past twenty-one years. Three items connected to 9/11 – dubbed the “Ground Zero Flag Team” – are on display at Roanoke’s fire station #7 on Grandin Road today. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: 11-03 Flag WRAP1-WEB The post 9/11…… Continue Reading