Ian Price
Virginia US Senator Mark Warner was one of a handful of lawmakers that received a classified briefing last week about Unidentified Flying Objects – or UFOs. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:
A study shows that if you’re listening to this locally you are also in one of the top ten best states to live in. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:
The head of University of Virginia’s Center for Politics says President Trump would benefit if Democrats are overconfident when selecting a candidate to run against him in 2020. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:
Escalating tensions with Iran can be traced back to the nuclear deal that the U.S. withdrew from last year. A prominent Virginia lawmaker is discussing why that was a bad idea, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports:
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring said over the weekend that marijuana should be legalized but what about the federal ban? WFIR’s Ian Price has more:
Virginia State Police say a Rocky Mount woman who died in a car accident was not wearing a seat belt. Authorities say 64-year-old Dorothy Hall was driving east on Sontag Road Friday afternoon when the vehicle crossed the center line and struck a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser that was going the opposite way.
NEWS RELEASE: – Virginia State Police Senior Trooper L.W. Monteith is investigating a motor vehicle crash which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Friday, (Jun 14) at 1:10 p.m. on Sontag Road, three tenths of a mile east of Route 632 in Franklin County. A 1993 Ford Tempo was traveling east on Sontag Road when the vehicle crossed the center line and struck a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser which was traveling west.
The 1993 Ford was driven by Dorothy Jane Hall, 64, of Rocky Mount, Va. Ms. Hall was not wearing her seatbelt and died at the scene of the crash. There is no information on the occupant(s) of the 2002 Chrysler. The crash remains under investigation.
UPDATE FROM ROANOKE POLICE: Russell Gordon, 51 of Roanoke, has been arrested and charged with second degree murder in this morning’s death of Jeffery Turney, 40 of Roanoke. Turney and Gordon were known to one another prior to this incident. The investigation indicates that Turney and Gordon engaged in a verbal altercation that escalated resulting in Turney’s death. This investigation is ongoing.
PREVIOUS: We await more details from Roanoke Police on a fatal stabbing this morning near the Walnut Street Bridge. Police say it happened around 7:30 on vacant property alongside the span, and a man died a short time later under hospital treatment. Police say a person of interest is in custody.
From Roanoke Police: On June 14, 2019 just before 7:30 am, Roanoke Police responded to the 300 block of Walnut Ave SE in reference to a stabbing. On arrival officers located an adult male with stab wounds. The male was transported by Roanoke Fire-EMS to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital where he died from his injuries. This is a developing investigation. Officers are currently on scene. Roanoke Police have a person of interest in custody at this time. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call (540)344-8500 and share what you know. You can also text us at 274637; please begin the text with “RoanokePD” to ensure it’s properly sent. Both calls and texts can remain anonymous.
With Father’s Day this weekend, a study shows that Virginia is a much better state for working dads than for working moms. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:
You can see the full results for the “best states for working moms” study by clicking here
A Science Museum of Western Virginia event tonight highlights its efforts to show adults that they don’t have to be done learning. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:
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The popularity of spiked seltzers like White Claw or Truly is spreading to local craft breweries. The beverages are especially popular when the weather is warm. Which is why Twin Creeks Brewing Company in Vinton is releasing a spiked craft seltzer of their own today just in time for summer. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: