The Roanoke City planning commission will hear public comments on the draft Evans Spring master plan at 1:30 this afternoon. City officials say there is a lot of misinformation circulating about the plan. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. The planning commission will hear public comments on the draft Evans Spring master at 1:30 this afternoon.…… Continue Reading
2/9/24 — RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Mack Trucks, part of Swedish-based Volvo Group and one of North America’s leading producers of heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks, will invest $14.5 million to expand its Roanoke County manufacturing operation. The company will expand its current production facility by 72,000 square feet to increase…… Continue Reading
Venues are stepping up and music acts are populating the schedule of this year’s Down by Downtown Music Festival. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports headliner Morgo Price is just the tip of the iceberg. The Freedom First Down by Downtown music festival is gearing up to show natives and all the tourists coming to…… Continue Reading
For more than a decade Roanoke City has attempted to drum up interest in the Evans Spring tract across from Valley View Mall – considered the last large undeveloped parcel in the city. The latest attempt to focus on Evans Spring has been met with controversy, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Evans Spring…… Continue Reading
The Science Museum of Western Virginia is opening its new planetarium called “The Eye” tonight — for a soft opening. Executive Director for the Museum, Mary Roberts Baako describes it. The Eye will have tickets sold separately when there’s a scheduled show. Hear much more about “The Eye Planetarium” tomorrow during The Roanoke Valley’s Morning…… Continue Reading
While it’s other people’s job to call plays on the field during the Super Bowl, a medical professional says your main job is to try to “eat what you lack” as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. The post Healthy options to consider for Super Bowl snacking first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Residents are continuing to speak out against plans to develop the Evans Spring area of Northwest Roanoke. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has the latest. The post Northwest “Friends” object to Evans Spring proposal first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Downtown Roanoke Ambassador Program is about keeping the area clean, but some work to help the unsheltered daily. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post DT Roanoke Ambassadors connect unhoused with resources 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 The Roads to Home at Attic … RSO’s Winter Romance this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Artists are being asked to put the dangers of plastics into several large-scale mosaic pieces. WFIR’s Ian Price has more about the “Art to Rescue the River” installations. The post Artists wanted for Art to Rescue the River installations first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading