A Virginia Senator is worried Americans are being price gouged at the gas pump. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Warner weighs in on gas prices first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Another fatal shooting in NW Roanoke around midnight
(from Roanoke PD) On June 9 at approximately 12:00 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 700 block of Hunt Avenue NW. Responding officers located an adult male with what appeared to be a critical gunshot wound in a parking lot…… Continue Reading
Trash for t-shirt program starts this Saturday
A unique T-shirt that can’t be bought is being offered to volunteers who spend time cleaning the Roanoke River or its tributaries. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. Click here for more information on the Protect the Blueway program. The post Trash for t-shirt program starts this Saturday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
RPD faces civil lawsuits from two of its lieutenants
Two high-ranking Roanoke police officials have retired in recent months at a time when the department is facing civil lawsuits from two police officers who worked as lieutenants. In conjunction with The Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story. Police Lawsuit WRAP 6-9 The post RPD faces civil lawsuits from two of its lieutenants…… Continue Reading
All safe after Honeytree bus overturns on I-581
The crash occurred at 12:18 p.m. on Interstate 581 southbound. The Honeytree Bus was traveling south on 581 when a vehicle entered the Interstate at the Valley View Mall entrance ramp traveling south and cut the bus off, causing the driver to take evasive action to avoid the collision. The bus overturned onto its side…… Continue Reading
McGuire announces another run for Roanoke City Council
Former Roanoke City Council Republican candidate Peg McGuire – who finished fourth when she ran two years ago, one spot out of securing a seat, has announced her candidacy for the November special election that would fill the last two years of ex-Council member Robert Jeffrey Jr. Luke Priddy is the presumptive Democratic candidate. McGuire…… Continue Reading
Better Business Bureau warns against job scams
The Better Business Bureau Serving Western Virginia wants summer job seekers, young adults in particular, to be cautious of jobs found through social media because con artists may be trying to make money off them. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Better Business Bureau warns against job scams first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Vinton begins transfer to Western Virginia Water Authority
Today, the Town of Vinton held a ceremony to officially recognize the transfer of the ownership of the town’s public water distribution and treatment center and sanitary sewer collection system to the Western Virginia Water Authority on July first. The transition will take place in three phases beginning this month with the change gradually supplying…… Continue Reading
Reminders from TSA for those rusty on air travel rules
The Transportation Security Administration is preparing for an increase in travelers during the summer months and some current travelers might be rusty when it comes to the rules at the TSA security checkpoint. Some flyers are unaware or have forgotten there is a “3-1-1” rule on liquids, gels, and aerosols which can increase wait times. …… Continue Reading
VT Baseball’s Super Regional to start Friday at 3 p.m.
The NCAA has released TV listings and times for Virginia Tech baseball’s Super Regional vs the Oklahoma Sooners in Blacksburg. 📆 Friday, June 10 ⏰ 3:00 PM ET 📺 ESPN2 📆 Saturday, June 11 ⏰ NOON ET 📺 ESPNU 📆 Sunday, June 12 (if necessary) ⏰ TBD 📺TBD The post VT Baseball’s Super Regional…… Continue Reading