Updated: As Roanoke’s City manager prepares to leave office, a former Mayor is asking why city leaders weren’t prepared to address the situation. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer.   Previous:Following the impending exit of Bob Cowell from his role of Roanoke City Manager, Former Roanoke Mayor and 2024 Mayoral candidate David Bowers spoke with WFIR…… Continue Reading

Our political analyst says it seems the only reason the General Assembly is in recess, instead of being adjourned, is to find some signable legislation concerning skill games. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Hope remains for Skill Games legislation this year first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading

Statement from Roanoke City: The City of Roanoke announced the departure of its City Manager, Bob Cowell, who has served the City for nearly seven years. His departure is effective June 7, 2024. We appreciate Mr. Cowell’s service to the City, its employees, and look forward to what the future holds for both Bob and…… Continue Reading

The annual list of Endangered Sites in the valley has been released, another reminder of the past and a call to action to promote the stewardship of structures that are a part of Roanoke’s history. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:   The post Endangered sites includes neon sign, caretakers cottage first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading

The United States is providing an additional 2-billion dollars in aid to Ukraine. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports Virginia Democrat U.S. Senator Mark Warner says this support is of global significance. Earlier this week Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the 2-billion dollars in additional aid to Ukraine will be used for purchasing weapons…… Continue Reading