A local political scientist who had a front row seat for a while in the Reagan White House doesn’t give the late Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev much credit for the demise of the Soviet Union, which took place on his watch. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 9-2 Gorby-Lynch Wrap#1 The post Local former Reagan White…… Continue Reading

The US Department of Justice has awarded $550,000 in grants to three organizations in Roanoke, targeted towards addressing gun violence and its aftermath. Carilion Clinic will receive $200,000 to assist gun violence survivors once they are discharged from the hospital. Meanwhile TAP President and CEO Annette Lewis says $200,000 allocated to that non-profit will help…… Continue Reading

Virginia Tech and Liberty University are both sending student volunteers to aid the recovery efforts in eastern KY. A Tech official says the trip will teach her students valuable lessons about empowerment and mutual aid. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 9-1 Uni Aid WRAP1-WEB Click here to contribute to the Holler to Holler Fundraiser  …… Continue Reading

Virginia’s attorney general is pushing back against California’s environmental policy that directly impacts the Commonwealth. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 9-1 Miyares Cali Wrap-WEB The post AG Miyares blasts new California environmental rules first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading

A section of Northwest Roanoke has one of the highest incarceration rates in Virginia, according to a Roanoke Rambler analysis of new data. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story. Northwest Incarcation WRAP 9-1 The post Data shows northwest Roanoke has second highest incarceration rate in Virginia first appeared on…… Continue Reading