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It’s the end of an era for the Commonwealth Games of Virginia as the president of its parent organization retires on December 3 1st. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
click below to hear much more from Pete Lampman with Virginia Amateur Sports (speaking with WFIR’s Gene Marrano)
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – The U.S. attorney for the Western District of Virginia is stepping down.U.S. Attorney John P. Fishwick Jr. said in a statement Tuesday that he will resign early next month. He says he will be returning to private practice.Fishwick has served as the top prosecutor for Virginia’s Western District since December 2015.He says in a statement that being U.S. attorney has been the “greatest honor” of his career.Among other things, Fishwick’s office prosecuted the gang convicted of kidnapping and killing Waynesboro Reserve Police Capt. Kevin Quick.First Assistant U.S. Attorney Rick Mountcastle will serve as acting U.S. attorney for the district until President-elect Donald Trump picks his replacement.
Roanoke Police are investigating a bank holdup today in South Roanoke. Police say the suspect walked into the SunTrust branch on McClanahan Street shortly after 10:00 am, showed what appeared to be a handgun and demanded money before taking off on foot. There is no word on how much was taken. No one was hurt. If you have any information that can help police, you are asked to call the Roanoke Police tip line at 540-344-8500. You do not have to leave your name. You can also send an anonymous text message to 274637 [Crimes]. Please begin your text with the keyword “RoanokePD:” to ensure that it’s properly sent.
After struggling in 2015 to meet or come close to its “Red Kettle” collection target the Salvation Army in Roanoke reports that this year’s donation total exceeded the stated goal of $250,000. The money raised by the Red Kettle Christmas season drive will support various Salvation Army programs – like helping those in need to pay their monthly heating bills. Monica Seiler is the local Salvation Army captain:
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A Virginia lawmaker has filed a bill that would prohibit the use of cellphones while driving with limited exceptions.The Free Lance-Star reports Democratic Sen. Scott Surovell filed a bill this month that would require a hands-free device be used to make calls behind the wheel. Under the proposed legislation, drivers could display directions or listen to audio from their phones only if the devices were mounted to the car.According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 14 states prohibit the use of hand-held cellphones while driving.Surovell says he spends a lot of time on Interstate 95 and sees too many motorists “staring at the phone in their hands.”
