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
Virginia lawmakers begin a new General Assembly session Wednesday, and there is a new dynamic at work. Democrats now control both houses, and more than a third of the delegates and state senators are serving for the first time. What seems clear is that with the Democratic-controlled legislature facing off with a Republican governor, Democrats…… Continue Reading
Virginia ranked well on a measure of the gaps between black people and white people across 22 key indicators of equality. WFIR’s Ian Price has that story. The post Virginia outside top 10 on “Most Racially Integrated” study first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
It was a surprise announcement made at a public meeting several weeks ago – former Roanoke City Councilman and lifelong environmentalist Rupert Cutler, who also worked in the Jimmy Carter White House, was named Roanoke’s 2023 Citizen of the Year. Cutler then sat down with WFIR senior reporter and anchor Gene Marrano, to talk about…… Continue Reading
A local expert has a tip to avoid paying extra when you file, as well as information on an improved tax credit. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Tax Season 2024 expands on green home credits first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A former Lynchburg-area congressman appeared on a Northern Virginia activist talk show to speak about his involvement in the January 6th committee, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Riggleman says White House made phone call to rioter on Jan 6th first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia has long been dedicated to supporting youth as they plan for the future. Now a grant from the US Department of Labor will take it to the next level. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: The post JA grant will be targeted towards youth and workforce development first appeared on…… Continue Reading
After a month of over indulging many embark on a dry-January, meaning a month of NOT drinking alcohol. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports forget dry January mocktails have become popular year round. Chances are you have heard of dry January, where people try to go without drinking alcohol for one month. Instead…… Continue Reading
During a work session yesterday afternoon, members of the Roanoke County School Board discussed the possibility of providing solar energy to Cave Spring High School. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Roanoke County Public Schools is entertaining solar power as a way to save on electricity. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on the possible…… Continue Reading
A downtown Roanoke restaurant is closing for good. “Crescent City Bourbon and BBQ” — on Salem Ave. near the intersection with Market Street — posted on Facebook that they are closing on January 31st. No reason was listed for the closure. “Crescent City Bourbon and BBQ” is located in the space that formerly housed the…… Continue Reading