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Liberty University is offering a new major this year, one which appears to have exceptionally strong job prospects. It’s a bachelors program in American Sign Language and Interpreting. Liberty says the Americans with Disabilities Act has created a strong demand for certified interpreters. WLNI/WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.
Gary Jarrell
Next week’s election may determine the future direction of Roanoke County government in a big way. The two contested seats offer candidates with positions that are often sharply divergent. There are three candidates seeking the Hollins District seat, including Independent Gary Jarrell. Evan Jones has our campaign profile.
Click here for the Gary Jarrell campaign website.
Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are both on a House-Senate conference committee charged with finding a compromise budget agreement. The panel was established as part of the deal earlier this month to end the federal shutdown and avert a potential government default. As Evan Jones reports, the committee started its work Wednesday.
Brian Lang
Next week’s election may determine the future direction of Roanoke County government in a big way. The two contested seats offer candidates with positions that are often sharply divergent. We’re looking at the candidates this week, and today, the Hollins District and Democratic candidate Brian Lang. Evan Jones has our campaign profile.
Click here for the Brian Lang campaign website.
Former President Bill Clinton comes to Roanoke this afternoon, campaigning for Terry McAuliffe, the Democratic party candidate for governor. What Clinton’s appearance means to the campaign depends on who you talk to. WLNI/WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.
The doors open at 1:00 pm for today’s rally on the top floor of the Roanoke City Market Building. You cannot get in unless you have picked up a ticket from the Democratic party office.
Al Bedrosian
Next week’s election may determine the future direction of Roanoke County government in a big way; the two contested seats offer candidates with positions that are often sharply divergent. We’re looking at the candidates this week, and today, we turn our attention to the Hollins district, starting with Republican Al Bedrosian. Evan Jones has our campaign profile.
Click here for the Al Bedrosian campaign website.
An aviation expert is telling a Roanoke audience this morning that they’re hardly alone in complaining about many current local air fares. William Swelbar studies the aviation industry for MIT’s Center for Air Transportation, and he says where Roanoke Regional Airport places very well is in “connectivity” — the number of airlines, planes, and destinations served. WLNI/WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.
Joe McNamara
Next week’s election may determine the future direction of Roanoke County government in a big way; the two contested seats offer candidates with positions that are often sharply divergent. We’ll look at the candidates this week, starting with the Windsor Hills District, and today, former Supervisor Joe McNamara. Evan Jones has our campaign profile.
Click here for the Joe McNamara campaign website.
Experts confirm what we’ve heard many people say: the number of squirrels this fall is higher than normal. On top of that, this year’s food supply is not as abundant, and that’s why so many squirrels have seemed so busy as the winter months near. It means squirrels may go after bird feeders even more than normal when the coldest weather arrives. WLNI/WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.
Ed Elswick
Next week’s election may determine the future direction of Roanoke County government in a big way; the two contested seats offer candidates with positions that are often sharply divergent. We’ll look at the candidates this week, starting with the Windsor Hills District, and today, incumbent Ed Elswick. Evan Jones has our campaign profile.
Click here for Ed Elswick’s campaign website