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
Downtown Roanoke restaurant closing its doors for good
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
Salem Stampede Rodeo is back this weekend
The dirt will be flying at the Salem Civic Center tonight through Sunday, as the Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns for a 56th year. And if recent history is any indication, the tickets will go fast. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Salem Stampede Rodeo is back this weekend first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Fatal multi-vehicle crash closes Franklin County roadway
The crash today occurred northbound Route 220 at 5:09 a.m. near Aviator’s Circle in Franklin County. Two vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer and a passenger vehicle. No word on who died in the crash as authorities have not identified the victim. The northbound lanes are blocked due to the vehicle fire. Unknown when the…… Continue Reading
Update: 220 open again in Franklin County after fatal multi-vehicle crash
(Updated 1/5 3pm) State Police is investigating a fatal crash which occurred at 5:09 a.m. this morning on Route 220, near Aviator Dr. The crash involved a tractor trailer, which was illegally parked on the right shoulder of Route 220, when it was struck in the rear by a Jeep SUV. The SUV and the trailer…… Continue Reading
Region’s used vehicle consumer preferences show shifts in 2023
Pickup trucks still lead the way in Roanoke-region used vehicle sales, but there are some noticeable shifts in consumer preferences. The numbers come from iSeecars.com, which tracks millions of new and used car sales each year. And for the year that just ended, it finds the Ford F-150 pickup remains at the top, followed, as…… Continue Reading
MetroFLX set to be late night – and Sunday – public transportation solution
A pilot program will allow anyone to schedule a trip through most of the Roanoke Valley late at night and on Sundays. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post MetroFLX set to be late night – and Sunday – public transportation solution first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
High school evacuated due to gas leak, students back in class
UPDATE 10:20 am — William Byrd High School was evacuated earlier today due to a possible gas leak. Students were able to return to class in less than an hour. Posted 1/4/24 9:50 am — William Byrd High School has been evacuated due to a possible gas leak. Students have been moved to a safe…… Continue Reading
High school evacuated due to gas leak — parents asked not to come
William Byrd High School has been evacuated due to a possible gas leak. Students have been moved to a safe location as a precaution. Parents are asked NOT to come to the school. The post High school evacuated due to gas leak — parents asked not to come first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Roanoke 100 Miler is back to encourage fitness during winter months
100 miles in 100 days – it sounds like a reasonable goal. Beginning on Monday and running until April 16 the Roanoke 100 Miler will be encouraging people to do just that. WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains. The post Roanoke 100 Miler is back to encourage fitness during winter months first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading