A new academic program Roanoke College is calling the first of its kind in Virginia – focused on Cannabis Studies – was unveiled today at the school. It will allow students to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in the science of cannabis – or a degree related to the social justice and policy issues surrounding cannabis…… Continue Reading
(from Virginia State Police) On January 19, 2024, members of the Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force conducted a narcotics interdiction at the Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional Airport in the City of Roanoke. Task force members discovered two suspicious pieces of luggage on an inbound passenger flight. A narcotics K-9 was used, and members received…… Continue Reading
If your electricity bill has increased in the past year, you’re not alone. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: Click here for Virginia Energy Sense’s list of programs The post Tips on keeping your home warm and your electric bills down first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Mountaintop at Mill Mountain Theatre at Center in the Square depicts Dr. Martin Luther King’s last night at the Lorraine Motel, where he encounters a mysterious maid – in an award-winning play which reveals King’s “profound humanity.” Ginger Poole, producing artistic director for Mill Mountain Theatre, and actor E.B. Smith, who portrays Dr. King,…… 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 The Festival of New Works and new art on the Hollins campus first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Its been talked about and been in the planning stages for years and now its about to happen – the Wasena Bridge will start coming down in May after more than 8 decades of service, outdated and in need of a replacement cycle that might take two years. The new Wasena Bridge will feature bike…… Continue Reading
The Sunshine State has taken the top spot from Virginia in a study about the “Best States to Retire.” WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Virginia falls from top “Best to Retire” spot, but not far first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The founder of Help Save the Next Girl says her late daughter Morgan Dana Harrington would be “Flabbergasted,” to see what family and friends have done on her behalf since she was murdered in 2009. One prime example is the annual “Docs for Morgan,” basketball game tomorrow night. The Story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: …… Continue Reading
A sign to recognize Virginia Western’s historical significance as the first community college in a new system formed in response to massive resistance against desegregation in the mid 1900s. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Historical marker recognizes VWCC significance following Massive Resistance first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A bill progressing in the General Assembly would make it illegal to buy a gun without a permit. Gun rights groups say that violates the constitution, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. The post Proposed bill would require permit to buy a gun in Virginia first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading