A new stand-alone ER is opening in the Roanoke Valley to offer more immediate care to residents in the Blue Hills area of northeast Roanoke. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held this afternoon just off U.S. 460-Orange Avenue. This is LewisGale’s second stand-alone ER, with the first opening in Cave Spring a few years ago.…… Continue Reading
Virginia State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Sunday (July 17) at 4:46 a.m. on Brick Church Road, 1.5 miles west of Route 220 in Franklin County. A 2004 Mazda RX-8 was traveling west on Brick Church Road, when the vehicle ran off the right side of…… Continue Reading
Starr Hill Brewery in partnership with UVA will have a new pale ale on offer for fans. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: 7-18 WahooBeer WRAP2-WEB The post Wahoo brew coming to the Commonwealth first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
After news of a temporary shelter for a homeless woman got out, someone from Roanoke City allegedly tried to cite the property owner that allowed the shelter to exist in her yard. WFIR’s Ian Price has the story. 7-18 Homeless Citation WRAP-WEB The post Starter shelter faced citation before it was occupied first appeared on…… Continue Reading
A lineup that includes headliners like Melissa Etheridge, Trampled by Turtles and Old Crow Medicine Show isn’t the only notable aspect when FloydFest 2022 “Heartbeat” launches a week from Wednesday – its also the last hurrah for the music and outdoors festival at its current location. Details from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 7-18 FloydFest Move Wrap#2…… Continue Reading
Third-year sophomore outfielder Gavin Cross was drafted 9th over all tonight by the Kansas City Royals, becoming the Hokies’ highest all-time MLB Draft selection. (Earlier from Hokiesports.com) Third-year sophomore outfielder Gavin Cross will be chasing Tech program history on Sunday night as he seeks to become the Hokies’ highest all-time MLB Draft selection – a mark…… Continue Reading
Senator Mark Warner has finished his 3-day trip across Virginia by giving a 15 million dollar check to airport officials. This money is just a small part of what’s been set aside to improve the state’s infrastructure. Details from WFIR’s Emma Thomas: 7-16 InfrastructureTour WRAP2-WEB The post Warner tours airport, brings big check first appeared…… Continue Reading
On July 15, 2022, at 7:52 pm, the Martinsville-Henry County 911 Center received a call that an individual had been shot at 49 Joyce Park Dr., Bassett, VA. At 7:55 pm, deputies arrived on scene and located the victim, who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was identified as Marshall Blake Tutor, 32, of…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke City PD) On July 13, 2022, the juvenile offender, who can now be publicly identified as Ta’Juan M. Johnson, 16 of Roanoke, involved in the April 2021 murder of sixteen-year-old Jaquice Kearney plead guilty to 2nd Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in Commission of Murder regarding Kearney’s death. Johnson’s sentencing hearing…… Continue Reading
Roanoke, VA – This Saturday and Sunday, July 16th and 17th, Angels of Assisi is teaming up with PetSmart and the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection. Dogs will be available for adoption Saturday from 11 am-3 pm and Sunday from 12 pm-4 pm at PetSmart 220. Applications will be available and can be…… Continue Reading