Union rep: Roanoke spared from first round of Postal Service cuts
A local Postal Workers Union official say he has been told the Roanoke Mail Processing Center will survive a first round of national cuts, but its future beyond that remains unclear. The President of American Postal Workers Union Local 482 sasy he is still awaiting further information. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the latest.
Advance stock declines after latest earnings report
It was a pretty good winter for Advance Auto Parts, but the latest results are still below expectations. Advance reported its first quarter earnings today, and its stock price promptly dropped 15% or more for much of the day’s session. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones.
Click here for the latest Advance Auto parts stock price information from Yahoo! Finance
Cicada swarms make a racket after 17-year wait
They’re making a racket, but not for much longer — and after that, not for another 17 years. This particular group, or brood, of cicadas lives in several counties along Virginia’s Blue Ridge. They’ve been underground for 17 years, living off tree roots. Now it’s time to emerge, mate, lay eggs, then die off. The noise comes from the males seeking to attract the females. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones.
Titanic fan? Antique store in Rocky Mount may have what you’re looking for
Perdue Antiques
An antique store in Rocky Mount is using Hollywood to get people through the doors. WFIR’s Timothy Martin reports.
Click here to find out more about the store.
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Join WFIR's Greg Roberts and help the Ronald McDonald House!
Tune in Thursday, April 19th beginning at 5:00pm for your chance to purchase one of twenty-five golf balls autographed by Coach Frank Beamer for a minimum $100 donation each.
Everyone who purchases a golf ball will also receive $25 in McDonald's food coupons along with a Ronald McDonald House Charities golf shirt, mug and pen AND be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing for the chance to WIN a VIP Trip to Massanutten (3 days / 2 nights for 2 adults & 3 children -- or 4 adults) including your choice of golf, skiing, or water park passes!
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