A new program to make downtown Roanoke cleaner, safer and more welcoming is getting its start this summer. WFIR’S Camden Lazenby has more. The post Downtown Ambassador Program starts later this summer first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Today, Wednesday June 22 at approximately 10:50 a.m., Blacksburg Police responded to the report of a motor vehicle crash involving multiple vehicles on Rt. 460 By-pass, east bound near Prices Fork Road. Officers arrived on scene and discovered there were three vehicles involved. Multiple patients have been treated at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. Other patients…… Continue Reading
The Salem Police department is looking for help in locating 15 year old Dresean Williams, whom they described as a runaway. He is 5 foot 11, 140 pounds with black hair. see a photo on our website The post Salem police looking for 15 year old runaway first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Next week, some Roanoke residents will learn how to collect rain water to help save on their utility bill while also helping the local environment. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The workshop has already filled up but the Clean Valley Council has a waitlist for future events. Click here to add your name to the…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Council voted last night to approve 5 point 9 million dollars in personal property tax rebates. This comes after an increase in the value of cars cost people more in their personal property taxes this year, leading to a $5 million surplus in this year’s budget. City Residents will receive a one-time payment equal…… Continue Reading
At the Roanoke Valley Sports Club meeting Monday night new Virginia Tech head football coach Brent Pry said beefing up in-state recruiting is a must for his staff: WPLY-MIN The post Hokies coach says better in-state recruiting is a must first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Young children between 6 months and 5 years old do NOT get COVID-19 at the same rates as older people – but there have been hospitalizations and even deaths in that age range. Now there are two approved vaccines, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 6-2 Morrow Wrap#2-WEB The post Vaccines now available locally for…… Continue Reading
Statement from Virginia State Police: The crash occurred at 10:29 p.m. on Route 460, near Blue Ridge Springs Road in Botetourt County. A 2012 Toyota Scion was traveling east (wrong-way) in the westbound lanes of Route 460, when the Scion struck a westbound 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The wrong-way driver in the Toyota Scion was identified…… Continue Reading
Attendees of a summer camp designed to “ cultivate leadership and develop pride in American citizenship” heard from Attorney General Jason Miyares yesterday. WFIR’S Camden Lazenby has more. The post Attorney General Jason Miyares address Boys State first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Current Roanoke City Councilmembers Joe Cobb and Vivian Sanchez-Jones and candidate Peter Volosin have apparently won three Democratic nominations for Roanoke City Council tonight, and will advance to November’s General Election. Candidate Terry McGuire did not receive enough votes to advance. Cobb, Sanchez-Jones, and Volosin will join Republicans Dalton Baugess, Nick Hagen, and Maynard Keller,…… Continue Reading