Timothy Martin
The president of Blue Ridge PBS is urging lawmakers not to cut funding for public broadcasting. News/Talk 960’s Timothy Martin explains.
[audio:https://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Public-Funding-Wrap-2-WEB.mp3|titles=Public Funding Wrap 2-WEB]Registration is now open for volunteers at this year’s Greenbrier Classic golf tournament. But News/Talk 960’s Timothy Martin says spots are going fast.
[audio:https://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Greenbrier-Volunteers-Wrap-2-WEB.mp3|titles=Greenbrier Volunteers Wrap 2-WEB]Click here to find out more about volunteering.
Vinton Police Chief Herbert Cooley will retire in June. News/Talk 960’s Timothy Martin spoke with Vinton Town Manager Chris Lawrence about the future of the department.
[audio:https://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Vinton-PC-Wrap-2-WEB.mp3|titles=Vinton PC Wrap 2-WEB]Roanoke Police Chief Chris Perkins says overall crime in Roanoke dropped 4.26 percent from 2009 to 2010. However, certain types of crimes such as domestic aggravated assault and counterfeiting/forgery increased.
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