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 FloydFest 2024 site prep on schedule; Paul McCartney photos of early Beatles days first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Maybe you’ll hit the gym more often or bike extra miles on the greenway as part of a New Year’s resolution to lose a few pounds and improve your overall health. The City of Roanoke’s Financial Empowerment Center wants its clients to consider their financial wellness for 20-24 as well. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that…… Continue Reading
Do you have fitness goals for the new year? WFIR’s Alex Torres has details on how to keep your momentum going throughout the year: The post One timeless tip on keeping your New Year’s resolutions from fitness expert first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in locating a missing 15 year old juvenile. Alexis Parker left her home on Falling Creek Road in Bedford County around 10:45pm on 1-2-2024. Alexis Parker is a white female who is 5ft 3in tall. She is approximately 130 pounds. She has brown hair and blue eyes.…… Continue Reading
Update: Alexis Parker has been located. She is safe and has been returned to her family. Previous The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in locating a missing 15 year old juvenile. Alexis Parker left her home on Falling Creek Road in Bedford County around 10:45pm on 1-2-2024. Alexis Parker is a white…… Continue Reading
The Kirk Family YMCA sees an influx of members this time of year thanks to many New Year’s resolutions regarding fitness; one representative says classes help keep people on track with their goals. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post YMCA sees more members this time of year first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
(from Va State Police) On December 19, 2023, at the request of U.S. Marshal Thomas L. Foster, the Virginia State Police started an investigation into an Officer Involved Shooting, which occurred on Dunmore Street SW, in the City of Roanoke. Deputies of the United States Marshals Service were attempting to serve Class 5 felony arrest warrant…… Continue Reading
The Taubman Museum of Art and the Moss Arts Center are celebrating the life and work of a beloved regional artist. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Beloved Blacksburg artist Joe Kelley was known for his love of nature and his innovative work. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us where we can see his…… Continue Reading
Co-owner of Roanoke’s RND Coffee shop, Quincy Randolph will appear on Food Network’s competition show “Chopped!” next Tuesday at 8pm. Randolph, is also a chef and partner with Roanoke Food Hut, which is located next door to Golden Cactus Brewing. The post Co-owner of RND Coffee to appear on Food Network’s Chopped first appeared on…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On 12/31/23 at approximately 7:06 AM, City of Roanoke E911 notified Roanoke Police of a person with a gunshot wound in the 3900 block of Harvest Ln NW. Upon arrival, an adult male was found with a gunshot wound to his leg that appeared to not be life threatening. Initial investigation revealed…… Continue Reading