RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican leaders in Virginia said Friday they want to change the law so the state no longer follows California’s stringent rules for vehicle emissions. Virginia is currently on a path toward adopting California’s new rules for transitioning to zero-emission vehicles because of 2021 legislation that involved adopting the West Coast state’s…… Continue Reading
Southern Trust Home Services has recently found itself a spot on a distinguished list that ranks the nation’s fastest growing private companies. The company’s owner says its spot was earned by following a simple recipe for success. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 8-26 STHS Win WRAP2-WEB The post Local home services company earns national recognition…… Continue Reading
From Blacksburg Police: At approximately 2:00 a.m. on August 26th, Blacksburg Police officers and Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call on Yellow Sulphur Road in Blacksburg. At the scene, a male subject fired on the officers and deputies; the officers and deputies then returned fire. First aid was immediately administered by the officers…… Continue Reading
(Update from VSP 8-29 PM) Virginia State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Blacksburg, which occurred last Friday in the 3000 block of Yellow Sulfer Road. The incident around 2:00 a.m. when Blacksburg Police received a call for a “Welfare Check” at the residence. Officers and deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrived…… Continue Reading
Mayor Sherman Lea’s State of the City address highlighted gun violence as one of the most serious problems facing the Valley. He says that it isn’t solely a law enforcement issue. WFIR’s Emma Thomas, with more: 8-25 SotC GViolence WRAP2-WEB The post Mayor Lea addresses Roanoke’s gun violence in speech first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
A study of the most equitable school districts shows Roanoke County Public Schools 4th in Virginia. WFIR’s Ian Price has details on how some other local school districts are placed. 8-25 Equittable Schools WRAP2 Click here to see full results for the most equitable school districts study. The post One district deemed more equitable than…… Continue Reading
In his State of the City address, Mayor Sherman Lea spoke on Roanoke’s homelessness problem and the steps the city has taken to address it. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 8-25 SotC homeless WRAP1-WEB The post Mayor Lea addresses homelessness in State of the City speech first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
This afternoon, the U.S. Small Business Administration will be hosting a webinar for small business owners. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on what the virtual discussion will offer its viewers: 8-24 SBA WRAP1-WEB Click here to register for the SBA’s webinar The post SBA webinar today: connecting small businesses to resources first appeared on…… Continue Reading
A local descendant of a Chemist murdered by the Nazis during World War II in Germany calls his trip there last week “life altering,” as he learned more about his grandfather’s legacy. A follow up to a story we told you about last week from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 8-25 Dr Bach Wrap#1 The post Local…… Continue Reading
On Tuesday, August 23, at 2:39 p.m., Roanoke Fire-EMS was dispatched for a possible structure fire on the 200 block of Wells Ave NW. Arriving units found smoke showing from the eves of a residential structure and flames in a second-floor window. The primary fire was quickly extinguished. Crews then spent an extended amount of…… Continue Reading