http://www.wfir960.com/ http://www.wfir960.com/images/wfir-logo.jpg http://www.wfir960.com 94 300 Top local stories from the WFIR AM 960 news team - the latest from the Roanoke Valley. en ©2007 wfir960.com 60 If you're deep frying your turkey this Thanksgiving, make sure you keep safety in mind. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:28:32 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05728_Turkey-WEB_132810.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05728_Turkey-WEB_132810.asp It appears that former Republican Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin is coming to Roanoke after all. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 9:54:50 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05711_Palin-tour_095451.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05711_Palin-tour_095451.asp Christmas decorations are up around the Roanoke Valley and the holiday music has already started on the radio. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 6:44:48 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05704_Christmas-Early_064408.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05704_Christmas-Early_064408.asp The Green Ridge Recreation Center was the site of Roanoke County State of the County Speech on Tuesday. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 6:29:58 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05691_STATE-OF-COUNTY_062945.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05691_STATE-OF-COUNTY_062945.asp As the Holiday season approaches, a local church could use some help in feeding the hungry. Details from News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 6:28:38 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05683_Rosalind-Hills_062823.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05683_Rosalind-Hills_062823.asp The Vinton Police Deparment is conducting its "Coats From Cops" event this holiday season, collecting donations of coats and passing them out to those who can't afford them. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 9:13:26 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05681_Cop-Coats_091216.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05681_Cop-Coats_091216.asp Tenants of the Roanoke City Market Building expressed concerns Monday about the possibility of being shut out for up to 18 months. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 7:19:42 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05679_CITY-MARKET-11-17_071928.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05679_CITY-MARKET-11-17_071928.asp The Roanoke Police Department is expanding its "Lock It or Lose It" campaign just in time for holiday shopping. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 7:18:26 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05677_Safer-City-11-17_071806.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05677_Safer-City-11-17_071806.asp A giant peace quilt will be unveiled in Roanoke tomorrow. Details from News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:16:44 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05674_Peace-Quilt-WEB_111627.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05674_Peace-Quilt-WEB_111627.asp Christmas is less than six weeks away, and the "official" shopping season begins a week from Friday. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 4:42:25 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05672_Zhu-Zhu-Pet_044204.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05672_Zhu-Zhu-Pet_044204.asp Roanoke Mayor David Bowers says he sees a disconnect between city administration and the tennants, vendors, and citizens in regard to renovations at the City Market Building. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 4:41:20 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05670_MARKET-MTG_044056.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05670_MARKET-MTG_044056.asp This is the week Roanoke City officials begin picking up leaves. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 4:39:38 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05668_Bagged-Leaves_043917.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05668_Bagged-Leaves_043917.asp The waters are receding after yesterday's heavy rains. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 4:56:09 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05666_Salem-Flooding-WEB_045607.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05666_Salem-Flooding-WEB_045607.asp There is new information about what 20-year-old Morgan Harrington might have been doing the night she disappeared in Charlottesville. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 4:54:40 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05664_Harrington-WEB_045429.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05664_Harrington-WEB_045429.asp Appalachian Power has made the Neighbor To Neighbor Program a little easier for those who need it, and for those who donate to it. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 4:53:01 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05662_NEIGHBOR-PGM-WEB_045254.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05662_NEIGHBOR-PGM-WEB_045254.asp The Virginia Department of Veterans Services recently released a progress report on the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 5:29:10 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05659_Wounded-Warrior-11-12_052854.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05659_Wounded-Warrior-11-12_052854.asp The Roanoke School Board has fired William Fleming High School Principal Susan Willis. And the board wants its money back for the cost of the lengthy grievance procedings. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 8:03:29 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05657_Willis_080316.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05657_Willis_080316.asp Pat Patterson has until Saturday to ask for a recount of the vote for the Vinton District seat on the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 8:02:45 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05654_RECOUNT_080233.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05654_RECOUNT_080233.asp Mill Mountain Zoo Director Dave Orndorff is stepping down. News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin has details. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 8:00:46 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05647_MMZ-Director_080026.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05647_MMZ-Director_080026.asp Congressman Tom Perriello is talking about his yes vote on the recent health care bill that passed in the House of Representatives. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 6:57:30 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05645_Health-Perriello-WEB_065712.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05645_Health-Perriello-WEB_065712.asp A grand jury investigating the Franklin County Sheriff's Department will have two more months to complete its investigation. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 6:55:39 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05643_FRANKLIN-INVEST-WEB_065526.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05643_FRANKLIN-INVEST-WEB_065526.asp The Business One Stop, a webpage that helps entrepreneurs get their businesses started by helping work through forms and departments, has assisted more than 8,500 businesses... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 4:16:08 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05642_BUS-ONE-STOP-web-11-10_041605.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05642_BUS-ONE-STOP-web-11-10_041605.asp Downtown Roanoke Incorporated wants to find out what people expect from the historic city farmer's market. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:45:33 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05640_Market-Survey-web-11-09_104524.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05640_Market-Survey-web-11-09_104524.asp Thirteen hundred people hopped aboard two trains in Roanoke over the weekend, a turnout that has organizers hoping to run such excursions more often. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 8:23:52 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05638_Rail-Excursions-web11-09_082313.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05638_Rail-Excursions-web11-09_082313.asp The business school at Ferrum College is using a new business council to help the college stay on course in the ever changing business world. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 8:23:23 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05635_BUSINESS-COUNCIL-WEB11-09_082300.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05635_BUSINESS-COUNCIL-WEB11-09_082300.asp Thirteen hundred people hopped aboard two trains in Roanoke over the weekend, a turnout that has organizers hoping to run such excursions more often. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 8:22:53 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05633_Rail-Excursions-web11-09_082230.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05633_Rail-Excursions-web11-09_082230.asp Virginia could play a role in a comeback for the American Chestnut Tree. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 8:01:17 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05621_Chestnuts-C-C-11-06-WEB_080048.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05621_Chestnuts-C-C-11-06-WEB_080048.asp We soon could learn the fate of William Fleming High School Principal Susan Willis. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 6:49:52 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05619_WILLIS-11-5-WEB_064925.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05619_WILLIS-11-5-WEB_064925.asp The parents of missing Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington met with reporters yesterday to announce a weekend search. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 6:47:39 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05617_Harrington-11-5_064715.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05617_Harrington-11-5_064715.asp The Roanoke Regional Airport is suggesting flyers over the holidays go ahead and buy their tickets now. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 6:45:21 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05615_AIRPORT-WEB-11-05_064459.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05615_AIRPORT-WEB-11-05_064459.asp Sarah Palin has planned a Sunday, November 22nd appearance at the Valley View Barnes and Noble to promote her new book, "Going Rogue, An American Life." Palin drew about... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 4:46:50 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05614_Palin_044640.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05614_Palin_044640.asp There will not be a recount this time around as Republican Bob McDonnell easily defeats Democrat Creigh Deeds for Governor. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 5:02:50 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05610_Statewide-races_050110.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05610_Statewide-races_050110.asp The Majority Leader in the House of Delegates is heading back to Richmond. Delegate Morgan Griffith of Salem defeated his Democratic challenger by a wide margin. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 5:02:16 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05608_TURNER-GRIFFITH-WEB-11-04_050057.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05608_TURNER-GRIFFITH-WEB-11-04_050057.asp It was a big win last night for Republican Bill Cleaveland in the 17th District. Cleaveland easily defeated Democrat Gwen Mason with 62% of the vote to Mason's 38%. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 5:01:52 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05606_17th-District-11-4-WEB_050041.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05606_17th-District-11-4-WEB_050041.asp In the open Windsor Hills District, Ed Elswick has won election to the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 4:59:08 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05588_Elswick-Goodman-WEB-11_04_045854.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05588_Elswick-Goodman-WEB-11_04_045854.asp Sixteen votes is the difference in the race for Roanoke County Supervisor in the Vinton district. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 4:58:05 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05586_Altizer-Patterson-WEB-11-04_045750.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05586_Altizer-Patterson-WEB-11-04_045750.asp Virginians are going to the polls today to elect a new governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and members of the House of Delegates. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 5:30:36 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05537_Election-Day_053010.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05537_Election-Day_053010.asp Roanoke City Council will discuss details of a Mill Mountain land protection easement at Monday's city council meeting. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 7:44:02 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05535_MILL-MTN-EASEMENT-WEB_074341.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05535_MILL-MTN-EASEMENT-WEB_074341.asp Did you know that nearly 24 million people have type 1 or type 2 Diabetes? News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin has a look at even more facts about the disease. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 7:42:32 EST http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05533_Diabetes-Month_074211.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05533_Diabetes-Month_074211.asp The Roanoke Region has been named the favorite location by a national magazine. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 6:22:19 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05531_Favorite-Location_062159.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05531_Favorite-Location_062159.asp Roanoke County cut the ribbon its new Fleet Service Center on Hollins Road Thursday. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 6:21:21 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05529_SERVICE-CENTER-WEB-10-30_062059.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05529_SERVICE-CENTER-WEB-10-30_062059.asp The Roanoke Regional Airport has added new features and upgraded its screening checkpoint. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 6:19:55 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05522_Airport-Screening_061938.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05522_Airport-Screening_061938.asp The case of missing Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington remains unsolved. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 6:51:49 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05517_NEW-HARRINGTON-WEB10-29_065123.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05517_NEW-HARRINGTON-WEB10-29_065123.asp If you are having trouble finding a ride to the polls next week, one organization is looking to help. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 5:50:21 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05512_Voting-Ride-Options-10-29_055001.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05512_Voting-Ride-Options-10-29_055001.asp The United States Marshal Service is warning of a telephone scam involving callers falsely identifying themselves as U.S. Marshal employees. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 5:49:22 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05510_Marshal-Scam-10-28_054900.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05510_Marshal-Scam-10-28_054900.asp Recent polls show Republican candidate for governor Bob McDonnell with double digit leads over Democrat Creigh Deeds. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 6:51:41 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05503_LAST-PUSH-10-28_065112.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05503_LAST-PUSH-10-28_065112.asp Halloween is this weekend and alcohol could play for of a factor. Details from News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 6:50:32 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05495_Halloween-Safety-10-28_065011.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05495_Halloween-Safety-10-28_065011.asp Roanoke County broke ground Tuesday on a new South County Library project that will include walking trails through a wetland and connections to Starkey Park and Penn Forest... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 6:49:53 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05493_LIBRARY-TRAILS-10-28_064934.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05493_LIBRARY-TRAILS-10-28_064934.asp