The RAM House day shelter on Campbell Avenue has a newer van, courtesy of several local churches and a car dealership. Marketing director Tony Clark says the 2020 Dodge Ram van will be used to pick up supplies that feed around 150 people every day – and to shuttle guests to and from the Rescue…… Continue Reading
COVID-19 is still with us and 123 cases of hepatitis A have been diagnosed in the local health districts since September. Now – on a much smaller scale – Monkeypox is on the CDC’s radar, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 6-7 Monkeypox Wrap#1-WEB The post Monkeypox a minor object of concern – for now first…… Continue Reading
An organization that “fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community” is putting together a group to clean a local park next weekend. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. Click here to register to volunteer for the Day of Action. The post United Way’s Day of Action next week first…… Continue Reading
A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a tractor trailer this morning on Route 460 West in Bedford County. The incident happened near Candy Lane near Magnolia drive. We will provide more details when they become available. The post Pedestrian dies after being hit by tractor trailer in Bedford County first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
(Latest update 4pm) Virginia State Police have confirmed the identity of the pedestrian in this morning’s fatal crash on Route 460 in Bedford County. Curtis Junior Martin, 72, Appomattox, Va. was identified as the pedestrian. Mr. Martin was wearing dark clothing and died at the scene. Updated information From Virginia State Police: The Virginia State Police…… Continue Reading
From Roanoke City Police Department – On June 5, 2022 at approximately 11:00 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a suspicious call regarding a person down in the 1700 block of Melrose Avenue NW. Responding officers located an unresponsive adult male lying on the ground in the area.…… Continue Reading
On Sunday June 5, 2022 deputies received a report of a missing adult. Friends and family had been unable to contact 44 year old Crystal Hannah of Elliston. During the course of the investigation the remains of Crystal Hannah were located in a wooded area in the 2600 block of Northfork Road in Elliston. After…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Tech baseball team moves on to the NCAA Super Regional – at home again this weekend after beating Columbia yesterday WPLY-MIN The post Hokies baseball squad is one rung away from Omaha first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A live simulated crash and mock trauma bay will be a part of a program next month from the state police that aims to teach teens to be safer drivers next month. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Registration open for teen traffic safety retreat first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Several thousand tri-athletes and their families were at the Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 Virginia’s Blue Ridge Triathlon yesterday. The course – and the valley – impressed some of the out-of-towners, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 6-6 Ironman Wrap#1-WEB The post IRONMAN course impresses out-of-towners who won the race first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading