Starr Anderson
We all know the day after Thanksgiving is nicknamed “Black Friday” but, what many don’t know is the day before Thanksgiving is called “Black Wednesday”. Thanksgiving Eve is becoming a popular drinking night, and local police say they will be out in full force. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more.
AAA urges you to be prepared for whatever wintery conditions may on the roads tonight and tomorrow. AAA Mid-Atlantic Spokesperson Martha Meade says this winter storm couldn’t come at a worse time for the 1.2 million Virginians that are expected to travel for Thanksgiving. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has the details.
Many employers are looking to hire some seasonal workers, but the Better Business Bureau says be aware of some online job postings. Scammers are using sites like Craigslist to take advantage of people looking to make some extra money over the holidays. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more.
The latest Roanoke College poll shows consumers across the Commonwealth are not too optimistic about the economic future, especially people who are from southwest Virginia. An associate economics professor at the college says the government shutdown and recent elections could be creating a lot of doubt in peoples’ minds. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more.
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21 days ago, the Capitol Christmas Tree left Washington State to travel to Washington, D.C. The tree makes a pit stop today in downtown Roanoke before it reaches its final destination on the front lawn of the capitol building. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has the details.
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Internationally and locally, Habitat for Humanity builds and repairs homes for families in need. The Director of Roanoke’s Habitat for Humanity says locally the organization has reached some milestones worth celebrating. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has the details.
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Junior told students this morning at their convocation nothing can prepare a campus for the tragedies that unfolded yesterday. Falwell told the students this is a time when they need to come together and pray for everyone affected. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has the story.