Roanoke’s current Vice Mayor has officially launched his bid to be the Star City’s next Mayor. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Cobb formally launches campaign to be Roanoke City’s next mayor first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Wanna buy a box of thin mints? Your chance to support young female entrepreneurs is coming sooner than you may think. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Girl Scout Cookies for sale soon, teaching entrepreneurship to scouts first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) Roanoke Police are investigating a report of an explosive at Crystal Spring Elementary School. The call came in at approximately 2:30 p.m. on January 11, [today]. The caller alleged that there was an explosive at the school, then hung up. As officers were responding, the call was traced to a residence in…… Continue Reading
January 11, 2024 – The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County today voted to approve the appointment of Tammy E. Shepherd to fill the vacancy in the Vinton Magisterial District. Mrs. Shepherd will hold office until a special election November 5, 2024. The person elected at the special election will serve the remainder of Jason…… Continue Reading
A banjo-playing bluegrass artist is bringing roots music to Floyd County in honor of a legendary musician, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Tony Trischka performing at Floyd Country Store this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on February 8 following an appeal by former President Donald Trump’s campaign of the Colorado court decision keeping him off that state’s primary ballot. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Tech political analyst on Feb 8 SCOTUS hearing -Trump primary ballot status first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Virginia Credit Union and Member One Federal Credit Union Jointly Announce their Intent to Merge RICHMOND, VA (January 11, 2024) – Virginia Credit Union, Inc. (VACU) and Member One Federal Credit Union (Member One) are excited to announce their plans to merge pending regulatory approval and a positive Member One membership vote. If approved, the combined credit…… Continue Reading
The outpatient surgery wing at Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital has gone from 4 to 8 operating rooms after a ribbon cutting today. Dr. Joseph Moskal is a senior Vice President for Carilion Clinic; he says Roanoke’s aging population in part led to the need for the outpatient surgery expansion at Carilion Community. Moskal also says it…… Continue Reading
Virginia continues to have murky marijuana laws after decriminalization steps were taken in 2021. The latest on steps to sell marijuana legally in the commonwealth from WFIR’s Ian Price. The post Retail marijuana more likely in 2024, one bill filed already 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 Opera Roanoke’s “Amahl,”… banjo legend at Floyd Country Store this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading