Jim Kent
The zoo on top of Mill Mountain is usually not top-of-mind in the winter months. They’re working to change that. Mill Mountain Zoo Executive Director Ray-Eric Correia says a new addition–an eight-month-old snow leopard–will soon be ready to meet the public. He encourages the public to visit during winter hours, Thursday through Sunday. Continue reading
In a store or on a website, the color red may attract attention, but it isn’t always to the best color to use when trying to sell something. That’s the conclusion of recent research from the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech. WFIR’s Jim Kent reports:
Roanoke police say a motorcycle rider died at the scene early this morning when the bike hit a utility pole at the intersection of Williamson Road and Compton Street. Police shut down Williamson between Wayne Street and Pocohontas Avenue so they could investigate, and they asked motorists to avoid the area. Police have not released the motorcycle rider’s name.
State police report a crime is committed every 74 seconds in Virginia. That’s just one statistic contained in the latest crime analysis report.
“2011 Crime in Virginia” reports narcotics offenses rose about 7%, but violent offenses were down 6.2%.
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Among the several new urgent care centers in the Roanoke Valley will be a couple under the name of VelocityCare. WFIR’s Jim Kent reports you may not know that name, but you know the name behind it.
A new poll shows most Virginia Republicans prefer Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney. Gingrich has a slight lead over Romney in the latest poll from Quinnipiac University. 30% of Virginia Republicans polled prefer Gingrich while 25% favor Romney for the nomination. The other candidates are in single digits. The story from WFIR’s Jim Kent.
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Skiers will be able to hit the slopes in Nelson County this weekend when Wintergreen Resort opens its winter season. They made some snow earlier this month when temperatures fell below freezing, and they plan to make even more starting Saturday night. But Wintergreen says several slopes are ready to open Saturday, along with the tubing park and ice skating rink. The story from WFIR’s Jim Kent.
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The annual “Fashions for Evergreens” Christmas tree competition is underway at the Hotel Roanoke. WFIR’s Jim Kent reports the competition runs from Thanksgiving Day to New Year’s Day:
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Organizers of The Community Christmas Store say they plan to help more than 1,200 people and their families this holiday season. Low-income people in Roanoke County, Vinton, Salem and Craig County have signed up for help. The Community Christmas Store President Kristine Bronnenkant says they’re still collecting cash and other donations. They can be dropped off at this year’s location in the former Christian Life International Church building at 4335 West Main Street in the Glenvar area. Low-income familes that have signed up can shop in the store December 9th and 10th.
A Roanoke Valley breast surgeon says women should not let medical journal articles confuse them about the need for annual mammograms over the age of 40. The story from WFIR’s Jim Kent:[audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11-14-mammogram-wrap-1-WEB.mp3|titles=11-14 mammogram wrap 1-WEB] Continue reading