Salem police looking for 15 year old runaway

Salem police looking for 15 year old runaway

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

Rain Barrel Workshop next week already filled

Rain Barrel Workshop next week already filled

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 residents set to receive personal property tax rebate

Roanoke City residents set to receive personal property tax rebate

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

Hokies coach says better in-state recruiting is a must

Hokies coach says better in-state recruiting is a must

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

Vaccines now available locally for those 6 mos.-5 years old

Vaccines now available locally for those 6 mos.-5 years old

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

State Police identify victim of fatal crash in Botetourt County

State Police identify victim of fatal crash in Botetourt County

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

Attorney General Jason Miyares address Boys State

Attorney General Jason Miyares address Boys State

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

Cobb, Sanchez-Jones, and Volosin win Roanoke City Council nominations

Cobb, Sanchez-Jones, and Volosin win Roanoke City Council nominations

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

Congressman Ben Cline wins 6th District Republican nomination

Congressman Ben Cline wins 6th District Republican nomination

Statement from Congressman Ben Cline after he defeated Merritt Hale for the 6th District Republican Nomination: What a great night for Virginia and for our shared conservative values. I am so grateful to the Republican voters of Virginia’s Sixth District who have asked me to continue fighting for life, liberty and the Constitution as their…Continue Reading

Amtrak second train from Roanoke will roll starting July 11

Amtrak second train from Roanoke will roll starting July 11

Amtrak will begin offering a second daily departure from Roanoke to Washington, D.C., and to cities in the Northeast on July 11th. Tickets are now available to purchase. Amtrak will offer morning and afternoon options in both directions between Roanoke, Washington, and the Northeast Corridor beginning July 11th. WASHINGTON – Amtrak Northeast Regional service will soon offer…Continue Reading