The USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships are descending upon Roanoke City and Botetourt County on June 29 through July 2. The races include time trials, long distance team races similar to the Tour de France, and street races called Criterium that can be compared to Formula One racing on bikes. There will be over…… Continue Reading
New dash-cam video sheds light on the moment Roanoke County Police shot and killed an 18-year-old boy who was carrying a BB gun in 2016. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story: Kionte Spencer WRAP 6-2 Two different views from police car dashcams below. Warning: some may find images disturbing.…… Continue Reading
The son of a Texas country singer has made it big and is now touring the nation, and this October he’ll be making his Roanoke Valley debut. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Koe Wetzel adds Salem to 2022 tour first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The grant writer behind the “Roanoke’s Groceries Not Guns” event says there’s a common factor other than a gun with mass shootings in the United States. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 6-2 Guns To Do WRAP The post Political parties debate common factor in mass shootings first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
More than 100 artists representing a wide variety of media will set up shop around the City Market Building and near the Taubman Museum of Art this weekend. The annual Sidewalk Art Show is back for a 64th year, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 6-2 Sidewalk Wrap#2 The post Taubman’s Sidewalk Art Show will draw…… Continue Reading
David Horton, the Mayor of Radford, says he’s running for reelection this November after being encouraged to continue his public service by citizens of the city. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Radford City Mayor announces reelection bid first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(ABC News) At least four people are dead and multiple people are injured following a shooting at the Natalie Building at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Wednesday, according to police. Police received a call of a man walking with a rifle near a medical office shortly before 5 p.m. local time. When police…… Continue Reading
From heat and drought preparedness – also being ready for thunder and lightning this summer – Botetourt County Fire & EMS is encouraging everyone to practice “summer safety.” WFIR-WDNE The post Botetourt County Fire & EMS urging Summer Safety first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Virginia State Police) At 7:46 p.m. on Friday (May 27), Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 460 and Route 623 (Cascade Dr.). A 2012 Chevrolet Impala was traveling east on Route 460 when it attempted to make a left turn onto Route 623 (Cascade Dr.) and struck…… Continue Reading
UPDATE Roanoke isn’t the big easy but starting Friday it’ll be significantly easier to catch the summer sun while enjoying an alcoholic beverage in downtown Roanoke. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. Posted at 8:00 – DORA is coming to downtown Roanoke – that is, a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area that will allow patrons over 21…… Continue Reading