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 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 A big country name is on his way to the Roanoke Civic Center. Details from News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 6:48:57 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05491_Tim-Mcgraw-10-27_064835.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05491_Tim-Mcgraw-10-27_064835.asp With Halloween this Saturday News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin got to wondering: What are people dressing up as this year? ... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 7:18:35 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05489_09-Costumes-10-27_071812.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05489_09-Costumes-10-27_071812.asp The Better Business Bureau of Southwest Virginia says an old email scam is popping up in local inboxes. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 7:17:06 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05487_SCAM-WEB-10-27_071645.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05487_SCAM-WEB-10-27_071645.asp It has been ten days since Morgan Harrington vanished from a Metallica concert in Charlottesville. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 7:04:08 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05480_Harrington-Update-10-26_070341.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05480_Harrington-Update-10-26_070341.asp The race for Roanoke County Board of Supervisors in the Vinton district pits the current chairman of the board against a candidate who has been running since last November. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 5:54:41 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05473_Vinton-District-10-26_055355.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05473_Vinton-District-10-26_055355.asp It hass been 12 years since any kind of passenger train came to Roanoke, but two of them will be ready for boarding in a couple of weekends. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 4:41:29 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05471_Rail-Excursions_044106.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05471_Rail-Excursions_044106.asp After a highly successful vaccination clinic last week, the supply of the H1N1 flu vaccine is low in the Roanoke Valley. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 4:33:41 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05467_VACCINE_043319.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05467_VACCINE_043319.asp A man cleared in the case of a Roanoke County hit-and-run death will be back in court Monday. Jeff Young now faces charges in a different case. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 4:31:49 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05465_BACK-IN-COURT_043126.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05465_BACK-IN-COURT_043126.asp Roanoke County officials will break ground on the new South County Library Tuesday. More from News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 4:29:23 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05458_Library-Ground_042856.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05458_Library-Ground_042856.asp Virginia State Police continue searching for clues into the disappearance of a Virginia Tech student. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 7:44:14 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05453_MORGAN-UPDATE_074346.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05453_MORGAN-UPDATE_074346.asp Several health department offices in the Roanoke area are planning H1N1 Swine Flu vaccination clinics today for school age kids. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 7:43:35 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05451_FLU-SHOT_074323.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05451_FLU-SHOT_074323.asp Botetourt County residents can help plan the county's future this weekend. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 7:30:19 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05444_Botetourt-Plan_073008.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05444_Botetourt-Plan_073008.asp Thousands of race fans will be flocking to the Martinsville Speedway this week. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 7:28:58 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05441_Martinsville-Traffic_072855.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05441_Martinsville-Traffic_072855.asp Election Day is less than two weeks away, and and the candidates for governor now have the last debate of the campaign behind them. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 7:03:34 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05434_FINAL-DEBATE-10-21_070317.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05434_FINAL-DEBATE-10-21_070317.asp The on-time graduation rate in Roanoke continues to go up, and while there is still room to improve, school administrators say their efforts are beginning to show. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 7:01:49 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05432_SCHOOL-GRADS-web-10-21_070136.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05432_SCHOOL-GRADS-web-10-21_070136.asp Roanoke County Fire and Rescue will dedicate a new fire and rescue station Thursday. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 7:00:20 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05430_New-Fire-Dedication-10-21_070005.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05430_New-Fire-Dedication-10-21_070005.asp Parents this week are being urged to sit down with their teen drivers and review the rules of the road. More from News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 6:58:31 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05421_Saving-Teens-10-20_065821.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05421_Saving-Teens-10-20_065821.asp No one has claimed the 200 million dollar Mega Millions jackpot from the drawing last Friday. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 7:25:27 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05414_Lottery-web_072509.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05414_Lottery-web_072509.asp The Salem Veterans Administration Medical Center is celebrating a milestone this afternoon, and claims distinction that no other medical center can. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 6:29:35 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05410_SALEM-VA_062910.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05410_SALEM-VA_062910.asp School-age children are about to bring the Mill Mountain Theater's main stage back to life. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 6:27:47 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05408_Mill-Mountain_062724.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05408_Mill-Mountain_062724.asp Home sales are up and prices are almost steady in the Roanoke Valley. But Realtors say one big reason for that will soon go away without more help from Washington. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 6:49:21 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05406_Homes-Sales-web_064901.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05406_Homes-Sales-web_064901.asp A new report by a group of civil engineers paints a disturbing picture of Virginia's infrastructure. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 6:47:27 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05404_VA-Infrastructure-web_064705.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05404_VA-Infrastructure-web_064705.asp Tax collections in Viriginia continue to go down, but for the July through September period there is one place where they went up. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 6:45:42 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05402_Lottery-Sales-web_064519.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05402_Lottery-Sales-web_064519.asp Powerball is coming to Virginia, but Mega Millions is not leaving. The state's lottery will start offering both next year. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 7:20:20 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05400_Powerball-Mega-WEB_072001.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05400_Powerball-Mega-WEB_072001.asp The Taubman Museum of Art in has received an international award for its distinctive building in downtown Roanoke. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 7:19:06 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05398_Art-Museum-Award-WEB_071842.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05398_Art-Museum-Award-WEB_071842.asp A popular haunted house has returned to the area this season after a year off. News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin with more on what's new and spooky at Dr. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 7:26:22 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05396_Haunted-House-10-14_072603.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05396_Haunted-House-10-14_072603.asp If you like wine tastings and strolling through wineries, October is your month. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 7:24:01 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05392_WINE-INDUSTRY-WEB-10-14_072341.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05392_WINE-INDUSTRY-WEB-10-14_072341.asp Another public meeting to discuss the hiring of a new city manager in Roanoke is on the agenda for this week. Details from News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 7:22:33 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05390_Manager-Meeting-10-13_072212.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05390_Manager-Meeting-10-13_072212.asp Work to refurbish or remove two low-water dams in Franklin County and demolish a third larger dam is moving forward. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 5:54:17 EDT http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05383_DAMS-MARTIN-WEB-10-13_055356.asp http://www.wfir960.com/wire/stories/05383_DAMS-MARTIN-WEB-10-13_055356.asp