Gene Marrano
AAA Mid-Atlantic reminds Virginia motorists this holiday season time of the year is dangerous. The possibility of being involved with a driver under the influence increases. AAA advises drivers if they plan to go to a party and drink not to try and drive home. Use a cab, have a desiginated driver or ask for a ride from someone who is sober. The story from WFIR’s Bob Clark.
Gifts, a Christmas feast and Santa Claus. The Rescue Mission wants December 25th to be special for the homeless as well. The Roanoke Rescue Mission in Southeast will serve close to one thousand lunches tommorow, with food brought to the tables by a volunteer waitstaff. Everyone will recieve a gift
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.