A few slots are still open for Monday’s “Foodiepreneur” event being held at the Vinton War Memorial. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details about the event: 7-22 Foodie WRAP1-WEB Click here to register for the event and learn more The post Foodiepreneur event meets at Vinton War Memorial first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Police are investigating after a person was found dead in Belmont Park – formerly Jackson Park – this morning around 4:30. We will provide updates when they become available. The post Person found dead in Southeast Roanoke park first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Update: On July 22, 2022 at approximately 04:21 AM, the City of Roanoke E-911 Center advised Roanoke Police Officers of a suspicious situation at Belmont Park. Upon arrival, Officers found an unresponsive female with injuries. Roanoke Fire-EMS personnel pronounced the woman deceased on scene. The victim’s identity will be released after next-of-kin is properly…… Continue Reading
Work is now underway to remove — and eventually adopt — 4,000 beagles from a breeding facility that is closing down west of Richmond. It is due in large part to a series of state laws nicknamed “Beagle bills” that took effect just this month. Lawmakers say the intent is to effectively put an end…… Continue Reading
An easier way to reach mental health services 24/7/365 has been launched nationally and in Virginia – the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 7-22 988 Wrap#1 The post New three digit 988 dialing speeds access to mental health services first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke’s City Council last fall declared the need for “emergency action” locally to stave off the worst of the climate crisis. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill explains why it’s expected to take the city at least until next spring to update its master climate action plan. Climate Plan WRAP 7-22 The…… Continue Reading
A generous grant will enable more housing to be built in the Roanoke Valley. WFIR Intern Reporter Alex Powell has more: 7-21 Housing Grant WRAP-WEB The post Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission housing grant announced first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The 2020 Census shows that almost one fifth of Virginians are over the age of 65, making senior living care a talking point for many people. At an open house today, the community was invited to visit the InnovAge Virginia PACE Roanoke Valley Center that opened last June. InnovAge Senior Regional Director of Business Development…… Continue Reading
The 2020 Census shows that almost one fifth of Virginians are over the age of 65, making senior living care a talking point for many people. At an open house today, the community was invited to visit the InnovAge Virginia PACE Roanoke Valley Center that opened last June. InnovAge Senior Regional Director of Business Development…… Continue Reading
(from Virginia State Police) The crash occurred at 5:54 p.m. yesterday when a Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy was stopped assisting a disabled vehicle in the 400 block of Virgil H. Goode Highway. The deputy was not in the vehicle at the time of the crash. The patrol vehicle was struck by a Scion, and that…… Continue Reading