Roanoke County Police say a pedestrian is dead after an accident on US 220 around 10 p.m. last night when a tractor-trailer traveling southbound on Franklin Road in southwest Roanoke County struck a pedestrian who was walking in a southbound travel lane near the Clearbrook Wal-Mart. Amanda Graninger was pronounced deceased on the scene. Police…… Continue Reading
Virginians appear to be looking at a glass half-full economy these days, feeling better about the overall picture – and where the Commonwealth is headed. That’s a takeaway from the latest Roanoke College quarterly survey. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Virginians feeling better about the economy first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Its 100 years old this year, and although it may look great to arts and culture patrons, the Jefferson Center is showing its age behind the scenes. The executive director is talking to its landlord – the City of Roanoke – about amending their original lease agreement, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Jeff…… Continue Reading
Italian restaurant Remini’s is opening a new location, that might be convenient for your vacation. In a Facebook post, the Cave Spring area eatery says it is opening a new location off the Boardwalk of Carolina Beach, South Carolina. That location opens on Wednesday, February 28th. The post Cave Spring-area restaurant opens 2nd location at…… Continue Reading
A free admission arts and cultural event is being held in Downtown Roanoke this weekend, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Roanoke Arts Pop coming to Taubman Museum this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Parents, guardians, coaches, teachers and local PTA officers met today in Roanoke to address the best ways to educate parents and their children about the dangers of fentanyl. The hourlong discussion at the Charles W Day Technical Education Center also brought Virginia first lady Suzanne Youngkin back to town as part of the “It Only…… Continue Reading
The changing of the guard is complete at Total Action for Progress, where a 20-year TAP employee will step up to become the next President and CEO on March 1st. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Angela Penn takes the helm at TAP first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Regional Partnership has released its annual report for 2023. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us the Partnership says last year was a record breaker. The Roanoke Regional Partnership’s annual report shows the region’s outdoor attractions are bringing in big bucks. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. https://roanoke.org/about-us/annual-reports/2023-annual-report/ The post Roanoke Regional Partnership…… Continue Reading
One week until the annual Dick and Dave’s Miracle Day Radiothon. WFIR’s Ian Price has more about how a new sponsor is giving parents another tool to prepare for their children. Click HERE to donate to the Children’s Miracle Network The post Children’s Miracle Network set for 21st Radiothon first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Roanoke Festival in the Park, Inc. and Berglund Center are pleased to announce the 54th Annual Festival in the Park happening May 23rd – 26th! Festival in the Park Volunteer Board of Directors have planned an event that provides something for everyone! Art, Crafts, Children’s activities, the Best Food Trucks in Roanoke and live music…… Continue Reading