Roanoke author and former Roanoke Times journalist Beth Macy has just released her fourth book, “Raising Lazarus – Hope, Justice and the Future of America’s Overdose Crisis,” a follow up to the best selling-book and later a Hulu miniseries – “Dopesick.” Beth Macy will launch “Raising Lazarus” locally tonight, with a “Book No Further” event…… Continue Reading
A local substance abuse coalition will hold its annual roundtable online this year, and they invite community leaders from across the state to participate. The organization’s director says they hold these meetings to help fight substance abuse at every level. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 8-19 RAYSAC WRAP2-WEB If you want to attend, request a…… Continue Reading
A sign on the front door of the Red Lobster on Franklin Road in Roanoke states that “due to unfortunate circumstances this location will be permanently closed after 42 years.” No other explanation was given; the Red Lobster restaurants in Lynchburg and Christiansburg remain open. Another Facebook posts suggests that the property the eatery sits…… Continue Reading
(From Roanoke PD) On August 21 at approximately 2:00 a.m., Roanoke Police were on patrol along Campbell Avenue SW when they heard several gunshots in close proximity. Officers headed towards the gunshots, ultimately locating a scene at a parking garage in the 30 block of Salem Avenue SW. Responding officers located evidence of a shooting,…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A former deputy Virginia attorney general who says she was fired over social media posts in which she praised the Capitol rioters as “patriots” and falsely claimed Donald Trump won the 2020 election is suing the attorney general’s office for defamation. Monique Miles alleges in her lawsuit that Republican Attorney General…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On August 20 at approximately 5:30 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified that a person with gunshot wounds had arrived at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital via personal vehicle. Officers responded to the hospital where the adult male victim was receiving treatment for his injuries. Ultimately, the man succumbed to his injuries. His name…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin [yesterday] announced that there are nearly 100,000 more Virginians employed today since the end of January. Based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) household survey data released today by the Virginia Employment Commission, Virginia added nearly 6,000 jobs in July, and the Commonwealth’s unemployment rate declined 0.1 percentage point…… Continue Reading
(from Virginia State Police early this morning) In regards to the Brush Mountain search for Shawn Tolbert, law enforcement has remained in the area throughout the day. We have utilized saturation patrols, foot patrols, K-9 units, and drone searches when following up on sighting reports. We have received no reported sightings since this morning; however,…… Continue Reading
BEDFORD CO, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Thursday, (Aug 18) at 3:24 p.m. on Route 122, near just north of Campers Paradise Trail in Bedford County. A 2010 Ford Escape was traveling south on Route 122, when the vehicle ran off…… Continue Reading
A nonpartisan group is looking to push ranked choice voting in Virginia, and their efforts have garnered bipartisan support. WFIR’s Clark Palmer explains. 8-19 Ranked Choice Wrap-WEB The post Former Governor George Allen voices support for ranked choice voting first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading