A Congressman representing Southwest Virginia says utility rate increases that are more feasible in large urban areas don’t work for his district. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Congressman says utility rate hikes don’t work for his district first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are home for two games again this weekend after two at the Berglund last weekend – including an overtime loss to Knoxville. Head coach Dan Bremner joined us yesterday for an in-depth conversation about the “dog days” of the season, playing in the Blue vs White scrimmage on Tuesday –…… Continue Reading
Women at Virginia Tech are grouping up for advocacy, and they’re working to expand their initiative, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Virginia Tech women’s advocacy group expands to Roanoke campus first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Berglund Center is hosting the Greater Roanoke Home and Garden Show this weekend, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Greater Roanoke Home & Garden Show returns to Berglund Center first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Between now and March 10 if you feel like a shopping spree for clothing or home fashions is in order, it can also be for a good cause that helps local schoolchildren enrolled in Boys and Girls Clubs programs. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Dress for success; support Boys and Girls Clubs…… 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 Locally-produced film premiere at Grandin, artist-in-residence exhibition first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
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