Gene Marrano
Joe Cobb
A local pastor who “came out” more than a decade ago says the comments by Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson could lead to a better understanding. Joe Cobb doesn’t think A&E needs to cancel the reality show; he would rather see people that share different views break bread on camera with the Duck Dynasty clan. Gene Marrano has the story.
The one year anniversary of the mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut has just been observed and another incident at a Colorado school last week reminded everyone that it can happen again. Through a newsletter Roanoke County let everyone know about the five million dollars spent since Sandy Hook for security upgrades. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
The Norovirus is picking up in Virginia. The State Health Department reports their data shows the virus often times called “the stomach flu” is being reported around the Commonwealth. People that have had their flu shot this fall will not be protected from contracting the Norovirus. Anyone who is feels severely hydrated should seek medical care. WFIR’s Bob Clark reports.
The Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority signed a 99-year, 1 dollar per year lease with Roanoke County in October, to oversee and develop a master plan for the 1100-acre park. Now Debbie Pitts, the executive director for Explore Park who also managed it before she retired previously from Roanoke County, says she will retire – again – at year’s end. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more details.
