Bedford County resident Randy Nesbitt Sr. spent 25-plus years in various federal prisons for a string of armed bank robberies he committed in Alexandria. Released last year, now he’s a prolific author. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more, “In Depth.” 7-11 In Depth-WEB The post From hard knocks to prolific author first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Five years after passenger rail service rolled back into Roanoke for the first time in decades a second Amtrak daily train was welcomed back around 1pm today by dignitaries, after originating in Washington DC. Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea was there to note the occasion – and the city’s long history as a railroad hub. More…… Continue Reading
All westbound lanes on Orange Avenue NE are closed due to a water main break. All westbound traffic is being diverted at Gus Nicks Boulevard. Road crews are on the scene making repairs; no word yet on when Orange Avenue westbound will be reopened. The post Orange Avenue NE westbound lanes closed first appeared on…… Continue Reading
That sand between your toes at the beach, in sandbags used for flood control and found in mixed-media art projects starts with finely-crushed glass. One of the finalists at this spring’s Gauntlet business competition in Vinton is turning discarded glass containers into an eco-friendly business. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the details: 7-1 EarthMagic Wrap#2 The…… Continue Reading
A member of one of the Roanoke Valley’s Sister City’s subcommittee has organized a benefit concert at Roanoke College this Sunday to aid Ukrainian Refugees. A world-renowned Ukrainian pianist will be performing. More details from WFIR’s Emma Thomas. 7-11 Ukraine Concert Wrap-WEB https://www.rvsci.us/2022/06/25/ukrainian-refugee-benefit-concert/ The post Ukraine benefit concert to take place this weekend at…… Continue Reading
New round-trip Amtrak routes will start Monday between Washington and two Virginia cities: Norfolk and Roanoke. The additions will bring to eight the number of state-funded round trips from the nation’s capital, The Washington Post reported Saturday. “We’re adding more options for people at the right time,” said Michael McLaughlin, chief operating officer at the…… Continue Reading
On July 9, 2022 at approximately 2:45 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 800 block of Queen Avenue NW. Responding officers located an adult male victim with what appeared to be a non-life threatening gunshot wound inside a residence in the…… Continue Reading
BRISTOL, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s first casino has opened for business in a temporary space inside a former Bristol shopping mall. The Bristol Casino will be open 24/7, offering 870 slots, 21 tables and a sportsbook. A line of customers wrapped around the building as they waited for Friday’s grand opening, WDBJ reported. “We had…… Continue Reading
From Roanoke County Police Department: On Friday July 8, 2022, a 2005 Toyota RAV-4 driven by Susan Snyder was traveling southbound in the 5800 block Plantation Rd in Roanoke County. Ms. Snyder crossed the double yellow line and struck a 2012 Chevy Equinox head on. Ms. Snyder was not wearing a seatbelt, and was pronounced…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A tipster who warned police in Richmond, Virginia, about a potential mass shooting on July 4 told police the man who was planning the attack has connections to a drug gang that operates in Mexico and the U.S., according to a search warrant affidavit. The tipster, who is described as a…… Continue Reading