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 Three new plays coming soon – and Opera Roanoke’s Mozart masterpiece first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Tuesday, (Mar 5) at 9:09 p.m. on Interstate 81 northbound at the 173.8 mile-marker, one and six tenths of a mile south of High Bridge Church Road in Botetourt County. A 2023 Freightliner tractor trailer…… Continue Reading
One local nonprofit is taking initiatives to improve the Valley’s natural spaces for everyone. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Roanoke Outdoor Foundation grants $25,000 for outdoor improvements first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today announced its office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) is imposing a $14 million fine as a result of a settlement agreement with Liberty University (Liberty) for material and ongoing violations of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), including with respect to its published…… Continue Reading
If it seems like there’s never enough parking at the McAfee Knob trailhead on Route 311-Catawba Road, it’s going to be worse during peak season this year – that lot is now closed while VDOT builds a pedestrian bridge. Two new shuttle stops that were launched on March 1 could help, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano…… Continue Reading
One Virginia Tech professor says ‘forget about the environment;’ electric cars will save you money. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Virginia Tech expert talks electric vehicles first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
For a fourth year the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are teaming up with Wisler Plumbing and Air, and Wheeler Media Solutions for “Do Good Days,” on March 25 and 26, when members of all three organizations will give back to the local community – and you can help decide where they will “Do Good,” on…… Continue Reading
Atlantic Union and American National Bank have received regulatory approval for the merger. The banks announced the merger agreement in July 2023. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us what customers should expect. Atlantic Union Bank is getting bigger. Its merger with American National Bank has received regulatory approval. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. The post…… Continue Reading
A radiothon today with our sister station Q99 is all about raising funds to take care of sick children in Southwest Virginia. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. Click HERE to donate to the Children’s Miracle Network The post Radiothon raises money to help sick kids in our area first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Bedford County education officials are discussing the possibility of closing an aging school. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Bedford County School Board talks potential closure of Stewartsville Elementary first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading