While the Governor was in town, we asked him about whether that mobile billboard from earlier this week has made up his mind about signing, or vetoing prescription drug legislation. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Governor arrives same week that a campaign push for his signature first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
For two weeks Virginia Tech women’s basketball fans have been wondering – would All-American center Liz Kitley be recovered from an apparent knee injury in time for the NCAA post-season tournament. This morning a day ahead of the Hokies opening round game versus Marshall – head coach Kenny Brooks delivered some bad news. Brooks revealed…… Continue Reading
A full-court press by AARP-Virginia, including a mobile billboard traversing the Commonwealth, stopped in Roanoke today. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Advocates go extra miles to get Prescription Drug Affordability Board first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Police have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with a shooting on Patton Avenue Northwest last August that claimed the life of a Patrick Henry High School student. Earlier this month, a Roanoke grand jury indicted Ronald Bonds III on charges stemming from the death of 16-year-old Jamar Muse. Authorities say another teen…… Continue Reading
The world has has changed since the height of the pandemic – and so has the Experience Conference in Roanoke, which is being “reimagined” by the Regional Partnership. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Get2KnowNoke’s Experience Conference in May will be tweaked first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… 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 RSO’s Rhapsody in Blue this weekend; more Nunsations and Margaritaville first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Roanoke youth organization is hosting clubs from Virginia and Washington D.C. to compete for the title ‘Youth of the Year,’ WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post 16 teens across Virginia compete for $2500 and state title first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
It took almost four hours last night at a public meeting, but when it was over Roanoke City Council voted 5 to 2 to amend its zoning regulations. The new “Urban Center district” is meant to allow for the creation of more multi-family and affordable housing within the city. Most of the speakers during the…… Continue Reading
With polls for both campaigns showing voters are NOT very enthusiastic about either presidential candidate, Joe Biden and Donald Trump will have to work on image building and branding over the next few months. So says a Virginia Tech communications professor, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Biden, Trump now must focus on campaign…… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, VA – Downtown Roanoke, Inc. (DRI) proudly announces the highly anticipated return of the Budweiser Summer Concert Series at Elmwood Park, kicking off with multi-Platinum country rocker Brantley Gilbert headlining the stage on Sunday, June 30, 2024. General Admission Tickets to see Brantley Gilbert are $39 plus taxes and fees. Tickets go on sale…… Continue Reading