Clark Palmer
Members of Roanoke City Council have voted to approve adoption of the Evans Spring Master Plan despite opposition from some residents. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story.
Roanoke’s current Vice Mayor has officially launched his bid to be the Star City’s next Mayor. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story.
Alexis Parker
Update: Alexis Parker has been located. She is safe and has been returned to her family.
Previous The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in locating a missing 15 year old juvenile. Alexis Parker left her home on Falling Creek Road in Bedford County around 10:45pm on 1-2-2024. Alexis Parker is a white female who is 5ft 3in tall. She is approximately 130 pounds. She has brown hair and blue eyes. She normally wears earrings that are of a cow skull and arrow design. She was last seen wearing grey sweatpants and a jacket (unknown color). She may be wearing Crocs or cowboy boots. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office at 540-586-7827 or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900 or enter your tip online at https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com
( From Quincy Randolph Facebook Page)
Co-owner of Roanoke’s RND Coffee shop, Quincy Randolph will appear on Food Network’s competition show “Chopped!” next Tuesday at 8pm. Randolph, is also a chef and partner with Roanoke Food Hut, which is located next door to Golden Cactus Brewing.
Photo: WFIR/Ian Price
A community organizer in Roanoke believes future US aid to Israel should come with specific conditions tied to humanitarian concerns. During a protest in downtown Roanoke, Rafeeq McNamara with Occupy Roanoke for Palestinians, says the US is hurting its reputation on the world stage by helping Israel’s operation in Gaza. McNamara says in no way does he condone the Hamas militant group’s attack that killed more than 1,000 Israelis on October 7th. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more:
The chair of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors used her State of the County address to highlight numerous economic successes this year. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story.
A Roanoke native says the release his first novel is a dream come true and surreal experience. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story.
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A former All-American swimmer and women’s rights advocate is set to speak at an area university. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story.
From 7th District Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger Facebook Page
Northern Virginia US Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger announced she will run to be the Commonwealth’s next Governor in 2025.Spanberger said this in a video announcement posted this morning:
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney is among other Democrats who could run for Governor.
