We are hearing from a Roanoke business owner after its roof was ripped off. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post “Roof literally just blew off” says Roanoke business owner first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Delta Dental Pro-Am a big winner again for Boys & Girls Club
The 25th anniversary edition of the Delta Dental Pro-Am for Kids golf tournament last week benefiting Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia raised more than $140,000. That puts the running total at more than $2.3 million over the past 25 years. Rebekah Meadows is the CEO for the local Boys & Girls Clubs; she…… Continue Reading
Roanoke College Poll: Biden and Trump Tied in Virginia
President Joe Biden won the Virginia vote over Donald Trump by 10.2% in 2020 – when many pundits said as The Commonwealth goes so goes the nation – and they were right. But the latest Roanoke College poll now shows a tie at 42 percent for Biden and Trump. More details from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:…… Continue Reading
Sidewalk Art … Cabaret coming to MMT and a rising Country music star
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment. The post Sidewalk Art … Cabaret coming to MMT and a rising Country music star first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
AARP Virginia hosts events during Brain Health Awareness Month
June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month and to mark the observance, AARP Virginia will hold several events in the Roanoke area, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: See more at https://aarp.org/virginiaevents See AARP Virginia upcoming brain health events here The post AARP Virginia hosts events during Brain Health Awareness Month first appeared on…… Continue Reading
Women’s Resource Summit seeks to educate, inspire and build community
Attention moms The 2024 Women’s Resource Summit — Motherhood in Bloom — is June 8th. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the conference is part education, part community and part inspiration. Huddle Up Moms’ annual women’s summit is coming up in June. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the event brings together women from all…… Continue Reading
The Advancement Foundation offers new program to help businesses grow
The Advancement Foundation’s Gaunlet competition just wrapped up it’s 10th anniverary competition. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us part of the celebration is a new offering called Virginia’s 200. The Advancement Foundation is fresh off its 10 anniversay Gauntlet Business Competition. After handing out the awards last week they announced a new program to help…… Continue Reading
Virginia ranked as 3rd best state for military retirees
On this Memorial Day we thank veterans and their families for making the ultimate sacrifice. May is also Military Appreciation month, and a recent study rates Virginia as one of the best states for military retirees. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Virginia ranked as 3rd best state for military retirees first appeared on…… Continue Reading
VBR looks to build on DC-NOVA travel momentum
During National Travel and Tourism Week Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge officials traveled to Washington DC last week to build on the success of its 2023 spring marketing campaign in DC and northern Virginia. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post VBR looks to build on DC-NOVA travel momentum first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Restoring Greatness Capital Campaign seeks to transform Melrose Plaza
The Restoring Greatness Capital Campaign is in its public phase. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the monies raised go to Melrose Plaza’s reinvention. Goodwill is hoping the community will get involved to help make a project to revitalize Northwest Roanoke a reality. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports they are halfway to their fundraising…… Continue Reading