Former VT Football player announces candidacy for Lieutenant Governor
Photo from Aaron Rouse Twitter account
A former Virginia Tech football player is running to be the Commonwealth’s next Lieutenant Governor. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer:
Former Virginia Tech football player and current Virginia State Senator Aaron Rouse announced this morning that he will pursue the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Rouse says in a statement that it’s time for a new generation of leaders to lift up Virginians in every corner of the Commonwealth. Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney is also vying for the party’s nomination for Lieutenant Governor.
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SCOTUS takes up issue of where the homeless can sleep
Open Studios Roanoke this weekend – and new women artists at the Taubman
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment.
I-81 South “gap” in Salem to be fixed years earlier
A legislative wrap-up this morning revealed additional construction for Interstate 81 in our area. WFIR’s Ian Price has more.
(Right to Left) Terry Austin, Sam Rasoul, Eric Phillips, Wren Williams, David Sutterlein, Chris Head, Eric Sicheu, Chris Head, (Unnamed) The Host of the event
Richmond’s Mayor running to be Virginia’s next Lt. Governor
From Levar Stoney Twitter Account
Current Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney announced this morning that he intends to run become the Commonwealth’s next Lieutenant Governor. Stoney had been running against current 7th District Virginia Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.
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Give Roanoke officially launches at midnight
What was once “Roanoke Valley Gives,” became “Give Roanoke” two years ago, but the goal remains the same – local non-profits looking to raise funds and gain more exposure in a 24 hour period that begins at midnight tonight. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story:
Gold’s Gym North Roanoke holds event to spread awareness
Gold’s Gym in North Roanoke is doing something a little different this Saturday to support those that are differently abled, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports:
Man hospitalized after officer involved shooting in NW Roanoke
From Roanoke City Police Department: Roanoke Police were involved in an officer-involved shooting on Moorman Avenue NW.
At approximately 8:05 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a disorder in the 600 block of Moorman Avenue NW. As officers were responding to the scene, they were advised that there was a disorderly male subject on scene, armed with a knife and threatening people in the residence.
Two officers responded to the scene and located the armed man outside of the residence. Officers repeatedly gave verbal commands to drop the knife, and the male subject refused to comply with those commands. He continued to advanced towards officers while armed with the knife.
At a point during the confrontation, officers deployed both a department-issued Taser and service weapon. Officers immediately rendered aid on scene until Roanoke Fire-EMS arrived and transported the man to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment. As of this release, the man was listed in stable condition. No Roanoke Police Officers or other community members were injured during this incident.
In accordance with department policy, Virginia State Police were notified and will be investigating this incident. The officers involved will be placed on administrative leave, per department policy. Virginia State Police will be releasing further updates to this investigation.
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