Concerns from Check residents have several concerns about FloydFest’s relocation next year. Some of those worried made their presence felt over the weekend at Floydfest 2022 as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. 7-29 Floydfest WRAP The post Signs against FloydFest moving to Check welcome ’22 goers first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
UPDATE From Roanoke City Police: The victim in this case has been identified as John Q. Harris, 43 years of age from Asheville, NC. The Offender in this case has been identified as Lloyd A. Harris, 40 years of age from Roanoke, VA. He has been charged with second degree murder and arrested. The…… Continue Reading
As parts of Kentucky continue to assess the damage from floods, Gov. Andy Beshear noted that a lot of flooding occurred in hilly and mountainous areas, making it more difficult and time-consuming for rescue crews to get to and look through the damage. If you’d like to donate to relief efforts we have several links…… Continue Reading
A new marijuana bill is working its way through Congress, and an area congressman says its passage would help federal lawmakers deal with future marijuana-related decisions. Morgan Griffith says that federal scheduling of the drug has impeded research into its affects. More from WFIR’s Emma Thomas: 7-29 GriffithWeed WRAP1-WEB The post Griffith says marijuana bill…… Continue Reading
Free agent linebacker Reuben Foster is hoping to kick-start his comeback after recovering from a major knee injury and has a workout today with the Seahawks. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Foster hasn’t played since 2018, but the former 49ers and Commanders linebacker has had several workouts. The post Former Washington LB has tryout with…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: Although the jackpot-winning ticket in the July 29 Mega Millions drawing was not bought in Virginia, the Commonwealth benefitted from all the excitement. During the 29 drawings of the jackpot run that began in April and ended with Friday night’s drawing, sales of Mega Millions tickets in Virginia generated an estimated $30.2 million…… Continue Reading
Leland Mitchell, Franklin County Board of Supervisors member and Chairman of the Franklin County Broadband Authority passed away early this morning. Leland was the longest serving member of the current Board of Supervisors where this past January Mr. Mitchell began his fifth term. Mr. Mitchell was first elected to the Board of Supervisors representing the…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: On July 30, 2022 at approximately 1:40 PM, the City of Roanoke E-911 Center advised Roanoke Police Officers of a person with a Gun Shot Wound in the 800 block of Hershberger Rd NW. Once Officers arrived, they found an adult male inside of a residence with life threatening injuries. Roanoke Fire-EMS personnel…… Continue Reading
A guitarist and vocalist from Southwest Virginia is back in our area playing Floydfest. WFIR’s Ian Price has the story. 7-29 Floydfest WRAP The post Homegrown artist calls Floydfest “family reunion” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
HUBERT, N.C. (AP) — A Virginia man drove more than 300 miles to confront a 27-year-old man who he said dated his daughter, then fatally shot him in a fight, according to authorities in eastern North Carolina. The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office said emergency responders found Jared Musgrove suffering from two gunshot wounds at a…… Continue Reading