David Bowers announced yesterday he is again running to be Roanoke’s mayor, this time as a Republican. Bowers, who has served four terms as the star city’s mayor- three as a democrat- joins Democratic Vice Mayor Joe Cobb, and Independent city council woman Stephanie Moon Reynolds as current mayoral candidates. Bowers tells the Roanoke Times…… Continue Reading
Mill Mountain Theatre wants to help you to Escape to Margaritaville. A musical comedy by the same name opens Wednesday. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. It’s time to get your island groove back with Escape to Margaritaville. The musical comedy starts its run at Mill Mountain Theatre Wednesday. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. https://millmountain.org/production/2024-margaritaville/…… Continue Reading
A twin-engine IAI Astra 1125 crashed near Ingalls Field Airport in Hot Springs, Virginia, around 3 p.m. local time on Sunday, March 10. Five people were on board. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. The NTSB will be in charge of the investigation and will provide further updates. Virginia State Police: The flight originated in Fort Lauderdale,…… Continue Reading
An organization many have never heard of that focuses on water systems in rural communities and for low-income families is celebrating its 55th anniversary with live testimonials from those SERCAP has helped. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: See Water is Life! ticket info here The post SERCAP says Water is Life! as it gets…… Continue Reading
You may be feeling a little more tired today than usual. Daylight Saving Time started this weekend, meaning most of us lost an hour of sleep. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the change could have an impact on your health and your driving. Daylight Saving Time means an extra hour of sunlight, it also…… Continue Reading
(From Hokiesports.com) In the semifinals of the ACC Tournament on Saturday, top-seeded Virginia Tech fell to fourth-seeded Notre Dame by a score 82-53. Pouring in 24 points, guard Georgia Amoore led the Hokies offensively. Forward Olivia Summiel chipped in 10 points, to be the other Hokie in double figures. She also pulled down a career-high 18 rebounds, including…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Councilwoman Stephanie Moon-Reynolds, who won a seat on City Council in the 2020 election as an independent candidate after failing to secure one of three spots in a Democratic primary, announced a run for Roanoke Mayor at Fitzpatrick Hall on Saturday. “Our city stands at a pivotal moment in its history,” said Moon-Reynolds,…… Continue Reading
The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce is growing, membership-wise and cutting the ribbon at new business openings on a regular basis. So says executive director Amanda Livingston – who also said live in-studio on WFIR this morning that a “re-fresh” of the Chamber office at Longwood Park in Salem now includes co-lab space for members. The…… Continue Reading
Talks around a ceasefire being led by Vice President Kamala Harris is a response to a move Israel’s President pulled during the Obama administration. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post VT Prof discusses ceasefire talks in D.C. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia’s Attorney General believes former President Trump can win back suburban voters and defeat Joe Biden this November. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Miyares believes Trump can win back suburban voters and the White House first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading