Roanoke County broke ground this afternoon on the new 80 million dollar Career and Technology Center that the County’s Public School system hopes to complete by the Winter of 2027. The new Career and Technology Center will replace the Burton Center – which opened in 1962. Dr. Ken Nicely is superintendent of Roanoke County Public…… Continue Reading
Its a few weeks later than the usual August date but once again the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra will kick off the 2024-25 season this Saturday at Elmwood Park with “Symphony Under The Stars,” a free concert with something for everyone. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post RSO kicks things off with Symphony Under the…… Continue Reading
Officials at Center in the Square say they are making the best out of a bad situation. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports water damage is prompting the renovation of two of the Center’s attractions. Water damage has closed two popular attractions at Center in the Square. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us the…… Continue Reading
The latest edition of the Artemis Journal launches tonight at the Taubman Museum of Art. The yearly publication is a mix of poetry and art. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. Former U-S Poet Laureate Natasha Thretheway is speaking tonight at the Taubman Museum of Art for the 2024 Artemis Journal launch. WFIR’s Denise…… Continue Reading
Are you ready for some football – Roanoke College style? For the first time since the 1940’s the Maroons will take to the field on Sunday. Roanoke College head football coach Bryan Stinespring joined us again live in-studio this morning to talk about the team’s debut at Salem Stadium: The post Roanoke College coach…… Continue Reading
It feels like Fall – why not sign up for the race that has become a staple of the season in Roanoke for nearly 20 years? WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Registration season opens for Drumstick Dash ’24 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Wanted – rowdy spectators willing to heckle, especially after an “epic wipeout.” So states the website for GoCross, which returns to Fallon Park next weekend, attracting both professional and amateur cyclocross bike riders to the valley. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post GoCross back at Fallon Park next week first appeared…… Continue Reading
A festival is being held for the third year in a row this weekend to celebrate a green crop grown in Roanoke. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post OkraFest celebrates End of Summer harvest first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
During the Public Safety Briefing given to City Council, Roanoke’s Police Chief told the Council yesterday that there has been a decrease in gun violence. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Roanoke City sees reduction in gun violence since last year first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
For the first time Downtown Roanoke Incorporated is partnering with the Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board on a hiring fair today from 3-6pm in the City Market Building. It’s focused on those who want to work in downtown Roanoke. Bring resumes – some employers will conduct on-the-spot interviews during the job fair from today at…… Continue Reading