An artful afternoon is bringing crafts to artists at Brambleton Recreation Center next Wednesday, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Brambleton Recreation Center art studio reopens with Artful Afternoon first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
If you’re single, there are a lot worse states you could be seeking love in this Valentine’s Day. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Study: Virginia NOT only for lovers first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Kirk Family YMCA is offering a unique opportunity to compete through their indoor triathlon, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Kirk Family YMCA is bringing triathlon indoors first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Over 100 medical professionals all across the commonwealth are pushing for lawmakers to form a committee that would lower the cost of prescription medication, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Bill to form medicine price authority reaches General Assembly this week first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A new feature length film written, directed and co-produced by a Hollins University associate professor of film has its Virginia premiere at the Grandin Theatre on Thursday. Its a very personal project for its creator, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Hope of Escape film a personal journey for its creator first appeared…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke City planning commission will hear public comments on the draft Evans Spring master plan at 1:30 this afternoon. City officials say there is a lot of misinformation circulating about the plan. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. The planning commission will hear public comments on the draft Evans Spring master at 1:30 this afternoon.…… Continue Reading
2/9/24 — RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Mack Trucks, part of Swedish-based Volvo Group and one of North America’s leading producers of heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks, will invest $14.5 million to expand its Roanoke County manufacturing operation. The company will expand its current production facility by 72,000 square feet to increase…… Continue Reading
Venues are stepping up and music acts are populating the schedule of this year’s Down by Downtown Music Festival. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports headliner Morgo Price is just the tip of the iceberg. The Freedom First Down by Downtown music festival is gearing up to show natives and all the tourists coming to…… Continue Reading
For more than a decade Roanoke City has attempted to drum up interest in the Evans Spring tract across from Valley View Mall – considered the last large undeveloped parcel in the city. The latest attempt to focus on Evans Spring has been met with controversy, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Evans Spring…… Continue Reading
The Science Museum of Western Virginia is opening its new planetarium called “The Eye” tonight — for a soft opening. Executive Director for the Museum, Mary Roberts Baako describes it. The Eye will have tickets sold separately when there’s a scheduled show. Hear much more about “The Eye Planetarium” tomorrow during The Roanoke Valley’s Morning…… Continue Reading