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Governor Youngkin Announces $2 Billion World-Class Entertainment District in Virginia

Public-private partnership will feature global corporate headquarters for Monumental Sports & Entertainment, an industry-leading Arena for both the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards, a state-of-the-art Monumental Sports Network media studio, the Wizards practice facility, a performing arts venue, an expanded esports facility, and mixed-use development in the City … [Read More...]

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Governor Youngkin Announces $2 Billion World-Class Entertainment District in Virginia

Public-private partnership will feature global corporate headquarters for Monumental Sports & Entertainment, an industry-leading Arena for both the Washington … [Read More...]

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Woods’ Spaid and Patrick named Class 4 Player and Coach of the Year

VHSL Announces 2023 Class 4 Girls All-State Volleyball Team James Woods’ Kennedy Spaid named Class 4 Player of the Year; James Woods’ Adrienne Patrick named Class … [Read More...]

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Governor Youngkin Announces $2 Billion World-Class Entertainment District in Virginia

Public-private partnership will feature global corporate headquarters for Monumental Sports & Entertainment, an industry-leading Arena for both the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards, a state-of-the-art Monumental Sports Network media studio, the … [Read More...]

Woods’ Spaid and Patrick named Class 4 Player and Coach of the Year

VHSL Announces 2023 Class 4 Girls All-State Volleyball Team James Woods’ Kennedy Spaid named Class 4 Player of the Year; James Woods’ Adrienne Patrick named Class 4 Coach of the Year CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — The Virginia High School League announces its 2023 … [Read More...]

AG Miyares Files Lawsuit Against Meta for Harming Youth Mental Health Through its Social Media Platforms

Attorney General Miyares Files Lawsuit Against Meta for Harming Youth Mental Health Through its Social Media Platforms STAFF REPORTS TALKWINCHESTER.COM RICHMOND, VA — Today, Attorney General Jason Miyares and 41 other attorneys general throughout the … [Read More...]

Van Voorhis makes History as Shenandoah defeats Juniata

Josh Kirby joshkirby@talkwinchester.com WINCHESTER – It was a great afternoon at Glo Fiber field on the campus of Shenandoah University as the Hornets defeated Juniata 48-7. History was made this afternoon at Shentel Stadium as Haley Van Voorhis a … [Read More...]

James Wood falls to Halifax County 16-9 in Class 4 Softball State Quarterfinals

STAFF REPORTS TALKWINCHESTER.COM Josh Kirby of NEWS TALK 1400 spoke with Emma Payne and Destiny Talbott from Halifax County along with James Woods softball head coach Patrick Gibson; after James Wood fell to Halifax County 16-9 in Class 4 State … [Read More...]

David Magley, President of TBL – “I’m excited to be in the Shenandoah Valley”

STAFF REPORTS TALKWINCHESTER.COM Josh Kirby of NEWS TALK 1400 spoke with David Magley, President of The Basketball League (TBL) during the final VA Valley Vipers home weekend series of games. On background from the TBL Website, "David is a retired … [Read More...]

Kenny Wallace named Firefighters’ Marshal for 96th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival

Festival President, Sharen Gromling, is pleased to announce Kenny Wallace as Firefighters’ Marshal for the 96th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival.  Wallace is a retired NASCAR driver renowned for his racing prowess and national television on-air persona.  As … [Read More...]

Boys Soccer: Sherando defeated James Wood 2-1 in extra time

Boys Soccer: Sherando defeated James Wood 2-1 in extra time. Josh Kirby spoke with Sherando Coach Patrick Anderson. Kirby also spoke with James Wood Coach Ronald Velasquez. … [Read More...]

Sherando defeated James Wood 7-2 in softball

The Sherando Lady Warriors defeated James Wood 7-2 this evening. Josh Kirby speaks with Warriors Coach Mark Conner on the victory.   Kirby also spoke with James Wood Coach Patrick Gibson about this game and the season up until this … [Read More...]

Millbrook falls to Briar Woods 7-1 in Baseball

Millbrook fell to Briar Woods this evening 7-1 in Varsity Baseball, Millbrook committed 6 errors and only had three hits. Nate Brookshire for Millbrook recorded Millbrooks only run off of a Briar Woods error. Josh Kirby interviewed Millbrook Coach Brian … [Read More...]

2023 Handley Softball Preview

STAFF REPORTS TALKWINCHESTER.COM Josh Kirby of NEWS TALK 1400 recently sat down with Coach Amanda Butts of John Handley High School Softball to discuss the 2023 season. … [Read More...]

2023 Sherando Softball Preview

STAFF REPORTS TALKWINCHESTER.COM Josh Kirby of NEWS TALK 1400 recently sat down with Sherando High School Head Softball Coach Mark Conner and Third Baseman for the Lady Warriors, Jaeda Long to discuss the upcoming softball season. Sherando High School … [Read More...]

Handley names Jake Smith as new Football Coach

JOSH KIRBY JOSHKIRBY@TALKWINCHESTER.COM WINCHESTER, VA – The John Handley Judges announced their new football coach, former Sherando Warriors head coach, Jake Smith. Smith was on staff with Sherando as the defensive coordinator as well as the head coach … [Read More...]

Colonels keep Eagles nested Monday evening

Josh Kirby JOSH@TALKWINCHESTER.COM The James Wood Colonels defeated Liberty on Monday Night 51-45. Both Liberty and James Wood came out very physical. Colonels Jared Neal had an explosive start to the first quarter as he nailed all three of his … [Read More...]

CORBIN, SPAID & KOELLER NAMED TO 2022 VHSL CLASS 4 FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM

2022 CLASS 4 GIRLS ALL-STATE VOLLEYBALL TEAM FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE Player BRENNA CORBIN JAMES WOOD FR Player KENNEDY SPAID JAMES WOOD FR Player MADISON KOELLER MILLBROOK SR Player ALEXIS KEETER, GRAFTON JR Player BRIANA ELLIS KING GEORGE SR Player … [Read More...]

James Wood’s Adrienne Patrick named VHSL Class 4 Coach of the Year

VHSL Announces 2022 Class 4 Girls All-State Volleyball Team Grafton’s Alexis Keeter named Class 4 Player of the Year; James Wood’s Adrienne Patrick named Class 4 Coach of the Year CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — The Virginia High School League announces the 2022 … [Read More...]

Second half push propels Pioneers to victory over Loudoun Valley

Josh Kirby JOSH@TALKWINCHESTER.COM WINCHESTER – The Millbrook Pioneers needed to make an adjustment as they were trailing the former state semifinalist Loudoun Valley Vikings. The Pioneers came out and did just that as they defeated the Vikings 69-67 off … [Read More...]

Lady Colonels win Season opener against Jefferson

BY: JOSH KIRBY TALKWINCHESTER.COM WINCHESTER – The James Wood Lady Colonels fought off a last chance effort by Jefferson to claim their first victory to open the season 55-37. The Colonels started the game with a fast pace as senior guard, Brynna … [Read More...]

James Wood Volleyball wins first Class 4 State Title in Program History

James Wood team photo after defeating Grafton for the VHSL Class 4 girls volleyball state title on November 19, 2022 at VCU Siegel Center. BY: JOSH KIRBY TALKWINCHESTER.COM The James Wood Colonels Volleyball team defeated Grafton out of Yorktown, … [Read More...]

Live. Love. Bloom. announced as theme for 96th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival

STAFF REPORTS TALKWINCHESTER.COM Winchester, VA – The unveiling of the 96th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® annual theme and its unique artwork represents the official kickoff of the Festival every November. The theme announcement is the foundation … [Read More...]

Local Businessman Acquiring WINC-FM

Local Winchester, Virginia businessman Darrin Jones, is acquiring heritage radio station WINC-FM from Metro Radio, Inc. Jones is quite familiar with WINC-FM; the opportunity to acquire WINC-FM was presented by News Talk 1400, WZFC-AM (formerly WINC-AM) … [Read More...]

Carter Myers Automotive launches “Drive More Days” to encourage used vehicle purchases amidst economic and supply chain difficulties

Carter Myers Automotive recently launched a “Drive More Days” event to encourage used vehicle purchases amidst economic and supply chain difficulties. It is extremely difficult to get a new car these days. Supply chain issues in automotive manufacturing … [Read More...]

Valley Health System Names New Senior Vice President and Winchester Medical Center President

Winchester, VA, July 12, 2022 – Valley Health System President and CEO Mark Nantz announced this morning that Tonya Smith, Pharm D, MBA, MHA, will be the system’s next Senior Vice President of Acute Care and President of Winchester Medical Center, effective … [Read More...]

Gov. Youngkin Announces Supply Chain Solutions Company to Open Three Service Centers in Virginia, Creating 75 Jobs

Staff Reports TalkWinchester.com ~ A. Duie Pyle to establish cross-dock service centers in the Cities of Manassas, Richmond, and Roanoke ~ RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that A. Duie Pyle (Pyle), a premier provider of asset and … [Read More...]

Gov. Youngkin Announces Commonwealth’s Unemployment Rate Held Steady at 3.3% in January

Staff Reports TalkWinchester.com RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.3 percent in January, while total nonfarm payroll employment decreased by 4,900 jobs. The Commonwealth’s … [Read More...]

GOV. YOUNGKIN ANNOUNCES I-495 EXPRESS LANES NORTHERN EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN

Staff Reports TalkWinchester.com Virginia officials and project partners mark milestone at groundbreaking ceremony; new express lanes extension to bring congestion relief, new transit options, and economic benefits TYSONS, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin … [Read More...]

Gov. Youngkin Announces Thermo Fisher Scientific to Expand Clinical Research Laboratories in Henrico County and the City of Richmond, Creating 500+ New Jobs

Staff Reports TalkWinchester.com ~  Thermo Fisher to invest $97 million to establish and expand three bioanalytical labs ~ RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, … [Read More...]

Terry Bradshaw to serve as Grand Marshal for the 95th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival

STAFF REPORTS TALKWINCHESTER.COM Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival ® President, Tommy Price, is delighted to announce that Terry Bradshaw, NFL Hall of Famer and four-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers will serve as Grand … [Read More...]

Valley Health Distributes COVID Test Kits to Community Partners in Region

Valley Health has received more than 150,000 COVID-19 rapid test kits, requested from the US Dept of Health & Human Services (HRSA) through our Rural Health Clinics. We are distributing to our hospitals, RHCs, and community partners throughout the region … [Read More...]

NFL Super Wildcard Weekend Concludes Monday on News Talk 1400. 

NFL Super Wildcard Weekend Concludes Monday on News Talk 1400 at 7:30 p.m. when the Rams host the Cardinals. … [Read More...]

NFL Super Wildcard Weekend Continues Sunday on News Talk 1400. 

NFL Super Wildcard Weekend continues Sunday on News Talk 1400 beginning at 12:30 p.m. with the Buccaneers hosting the Eagles. Then at 4:30 p.m. the Cowboys host the 49ers. The Steelers head to Kansas City to battle the Chiefs in the nightcap at 8:15 p.m. … [Read More...]

NFL Super Wildcard Weekend Kicks-Off Saturday on News Talk 1400. 

  NFL Super Wildcard Weekend Kicks-Off Saturday at 4:00 p.m. with the Bengals hosting the Raiders followed by the Bills hosting the Patriots on News Talk 1400. … [Read More...]

Cowboys at Saints

The shorthanded Cowboys visit the Saints on Thursday Night Football. Coverage beings at 8:00 p.m. tonight on News Talk 1400. … [Read More...]

Giants at Buccaneers

NFL week 11 concludes tonight when Tom Brady and the Buccaneers host the Giants, coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. … [Read More...]

Millbrook hosts Fauquier on News Talk 1400

News Talk 1400 kicks off the high school football week #6 with a backyard battle as Millbrook hosts Fauquier. The Countdown to Kickoff Show begins at 6:55 p.m. Friday night with Kyle Borg calling all the action on News Talk 1400 and TalkWinchester.com and … [Read More...]

Sherando hosts Millbrook on News Talk 1400

News Talk 1400 kicks off the high school football week #5 with a backyard brawl as Sherando hosts Millbrook. The Countdown to Kickoff Show begins at 6:55 p.m. Friday night with Kyle Borg calling all the action on News Talk 1400 and TalkWinchester.com. In … [Read More...]

Valley Health announces successful transition to new safety standard as COVID-19 patient census surges

VALLEY HEALTH ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO NEW SAFETY STANDARD AS COVID-19 PATIENT CENSUS SURGES Winchester, Va., September 13, 2021 – Valley Health is pleased to announce that since adding the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of required vaccinations for … [Read More...]

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