“Experienced welders needed” – there’s often been a shortage and now a 3rd annual student “sculpted art contest,” that involves arc welding comes to a close at Black Dog Salvage this weekend. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Welding as art – encouraging students to consider it as a trade first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
The work Feeding Southwest Virginia is doing has become more and more important. The pandemic highlighted food insecurity and now rising grocery prices have increased the need in the area the organization serves. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Saturday, May 11th,Feeding Southwest Virginia wants you to leave some non-perishable groceries by your mailbox to…… Continue Reading
Three words many never thought they would ever hear – Roanoke College Football – returns officially in 2025 when the Maroons become a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. But there will play games THIS year. Roanoke College head football coach Bryan Stinespring joined us live in studio this morning. Hear the complete conversation…… Continue Reading
Those with EBT-SNAP benefits can get double the food they get with an upcoming market event in Downtown Roanoke, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post SNAP-EBT users can get more on ‘Mega Market Match’ days first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Take it With You – or Leave it Home – that was the message today from Roanoke County and Town of Vinton police detectives – and two local residents who had their cars broken into recently. Speaking at Garst Mill Park, police say organized groups from South Florida and elsewhere are breaking into vehicles nationwide,…… Continue Reading
Take it With You – or Leave it at Home – that was the message today from Roanoke County and Town of Vinton police detectives – and two local residents who had their cars broken into recently. Speaking at Garst Mill Park, police say organized groups from South Florida and elsewhere are breaking into vehicles…… Continue Reading
For the second year, Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Explore Park, and Twin Creeks Brewpub are teaming up to present the Tavern Stage Summer Music Series, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Free ‘Tavern Stage Series’ provides music at Explore Park first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
An inclusive brunch taking place in Downtown Roanoke is hoping to piggy-back off of a professional development conference also taking place this weekend, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post ‘Big Inclusive Brunch’ to benefit SWVA Pride on Saturday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Not all of your trash has to go to the landfill. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details on how Clean Valley Council is offering many other ways to reuse or recycle your everyday throwaways with an upcoming event: The post ‘Rethink, Reuse, Repair Fair’ at Wasena reimagines refuse first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The season at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges is already underway. Waynette Anderson, the President of Dr. Pepper Park, joined us live in studio this morning to talk about the rest of the schedule for 2024. Hear the complete conversation below or watch it on Facebook. The post Tom Petty tribute band Broken Hearts…… Continue Reading