Between now and March 10 if you feel like a shopping spree for clothing or home fashions is in order, it can also be for a good cause that helps local schoolchildren enrolled in Boys and Girls Clubs programs. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Dress for success; support Boys and Girls Clubs…… Continue Reading
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 Locally-produced film premiere at Grandin, artist-in-residence exhibition first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
An artful afternoon is bringing crafts to artists at Brambleton Recreation Center next Wednesday, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Brambleton Recreation Center art studio reopens with Artful Afternoon first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
If you’re single, there are a lot worse states you could be seeking love in this Valentine’s Day. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Study: Virginia NOT only for lovers first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Kirk Family YMCA is offering a unique opportunity to compete through their indoor triathlon, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Kirk Family YMCA is bringing triathlon indoors first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Over 100 medical professionals all across the commonwealth are pushing for lawmakers to form a committee that would lower the cost of prescription medication, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Bill to form medicine price authority reaches General Assembly this week first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A new feature length film written, directed and co-produced by a Hollins University associate professor of film has its Virginia premiere at the Grandin Theatre on Thursday. Its a very personal project for its creator, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Hope of Escape film a personal journey for its creator first appeared…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke City planning commission will hear public comments on the draft Evans Spring master plan at 1:30 this afternoon. City officials say there is a lot of misinformation circulating about the plan. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. The planning commission will hear public comments on the draft Evans Spring master at 1:30 this afternoon.…… Continue Reading
2/9/24 — RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Mack Trucks, part of Swedish-based Volvo Group and one of North America’s leading producers of heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks, will invest $14.5 million to expand its Roanoke County manufacturing operation. The company will expand its current production facility by 72,000 square feet to increase…… Continue Reading
Venues are stepping up and music acts are populating the schedule of this year’s Down by Downtown Music Festival. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports headliner Morgo Price is just the tip of the iceberg. The Freedom First Down by Downtown music festival is gearing up to show natives and all the tourists coming to…… Continue Reading