In the interest of enhancing existing security measures, Salem Civic Center officials announced today that they are implementing a new clear bag security policy beginning on Saturday, September 17 (the Gary Allen concert). The new policy is designed to regulate the size and types of bags that may be carried into the venue for all…… Continue Reading
Many older, low-income adults in Virginia struggle to pay for medicine, food, and rent – and they may be unaware of the many programs that are available to help them. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 8-31 Senior WRAP Click HERE to check your benefits and see if there are any you are missing out on.…… Continue Reading
This is “International Overdose Awareness Day,” which we first told you about yesterday. Now WFIR’s Gene Marrano has a follow up – and some grim numbers – from a local health district director: 8-31 Morrow Wrap#1 The post Overdose number above average locally first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The latest Roanoke College Poll conducted this month takes a look at how Virginians feel about the Governor, the war in Ukraine and abortion. More from WFIR’s Taylor Sherill: 8-31 RC Poll Wrap#1-WEB The post Latest RC Poll on the Governor, Supreme Court, Ukraine etc. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Update 4:05 Roanoke County Police, Fire, and Rescue are on scene in the 8200 block of Bent Mountain Road, for a single vehicle crash involving a vehicle that went off the road and down a steep embankment. Bent Mountain Road will be closed in both directions between Moonlight Lane and Strawberry Lane. At this time,…… Continue Reading
Donations are in demand ahead of a VIP dinner this week with local “celebrity” waiters. It’s all to support mental health services for families and individuals as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. 8-30 Celebrity Waiter WRAP To donate to Family Service of the Roanoke Valley click HERE The post Donations to support mental health accepted by…… Continue Reading
(from Bedford County Sheriff’s office) On 8/29/22 at approximately 1100PM the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office received a call for a truck blocking the roadway and a possible disturbance on Planters Drive in the Huddleston area of Bedford County. When Deputies arrived in the area the suspect and vehicle had left the scene. While on scene,…… Continue Reading
It could be a grim reminder of the toll opioid addiction and overdose fatalities have played in Southwest Virginia – or a call to action. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports on “International Overdose Awareness Day” tomorrow: 8-30 OD Day Wrap#2 The post International Overdose Awareness Day event in Vinton tomorrow first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech’s newest well-being initiative aims to combat rising mental health struggles among college students. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 8-29 VT Initiatives WRAP2-WEB The post Virginia Tech announces new residential well being initiative first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
SALEM – The Troutville Rest Area located on southbound Interstate 81 near mile marker 158 in Botetourt County is expected reopen by the end of September. The rest area has been closed since May for work on a $4.9 million project to extend the ramps at the facility and was originally expected to reopen before Labor…… Continue Reading