Since 1996 the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation has published an annual “endangered sites list,” highlighting older, often historic The post Roanoke City zoning amendment makes Preservation Foundation “endangered” list first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
New Cancer Center’s goal is to reduce local mortality rates
The Carilion Taubman Cancer Center has reached 97% of its goal to raise $100 million. The project is The post New Cancer Center’s goal is to reduce local mortality rates first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Latest Roanoke Valley Healthy Living Index shows progress
The Roanoke Valley Healthy Living Index – a survey conducted every three years – shows some promise that The post Latest Roanoke Valley Healthy Living Index shows progress first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Sheetz opens another location in SW Roanoke County
Southwest Roanoke County has jumped on the Sheetz bandwagon, with a grand opening and ribbon cutting for the The post Sheetz opens another location in SW Roanoke County first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
AAA urges caution as Roanoke students return to school
With school bells about to ring, the auto club is highlighting risks from distracted students and drivers, and The post AAA urges caution as Roanoke students return to school first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Social Security celebrates 90 years locally with event at LOA office today
Ice cream, cake, story-sharing, fun and games. Yes its a birthday party – but this one celebrates the The post Social Security celebrates 90 years locally with event at LOA office today first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Higher Education Center celebrates 25 years
A decade of efforts to establish a hub for training and higher education led to the Roanoke Higher The post Roanoke Higher Education Center celebrates 25 years first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Arts Connect Neighbors catalog, “Good Trouble” at Salem Museum and live music at the Grandin
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post Arts Connect Neighbors catalog, “Good Trouble” at Salem Museum and live music at the Grandin first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke County Public Schools unveil another part of major investments underway
Roanoke County Public Schools celebrated another milestone as part of a 130 million dollar investment that includes a The post Roanoke County Public Schools unveil another part of major investments underway first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Your vote can make Roanoke the BEST destination for Fall colors
You might have assumed its happened before but for the first time, USA Today has nominated Roanoke as The post Your vote can make Roanoke the BEST destination for Fall colors first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading