In a warmup to what will likely be tension-filled Planning Commission and City Council public hearings on the proposed Evans Spring development later this month, things got a little hot under the collar at yesterday’s Council session. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Evans Spring a hot topic at Council meeting first appeared…… Continue Reading
A bill recently passed that would raise Virginia’s minimum wage from $12 an hour, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post VA House Dems pass bill that would raise minimum wage to $15 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
This is the 10th anniversary for The Gauntlet business mentoring and competition that has spread from its roots in Vinton to the Alleghany Highlands and Far Southwest – with more than 1000 Gauntlet alumni to date. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post The Gauntlet is back for a 10th year first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Late last month RAM House announced it had found a new home through a generous donation from the Jain Family. Now RAM is running a capital campaign to make the building move in ready and add new services. WFIR Denise Allen Membreno has more. The RAM House has reached the halfway mark to its goal…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) Roanoke Police, Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force seize large amount of fentanyl from Roanoke home. Officers with the Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force conducted a search warrant on a residence in the 1100 block of 22nd Street NW on February 1, 2024. After months of investigation, officers…… Continue Reading
A rescue pup needs your help. Sonny is a 7 year old pitbull mix who has cancer. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has his story. Sonny the pittbull mix has been through a lot this year. He’s had two knee surgies. When one became infected tests reaveal he was extremely anemic and that he had a…… Continue Reading
The Salem Museum Speaker Series continues next Thursday with Scott Crawford sharing his insights into Gilber Stuart’s iconic portrait of George Washington. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Stuart Gilbert’s iconic portrait of George Washington is the topic of the next Salem Museum Speaker Series. The painting is known as The Lansdown Portrait. In…… Continue Reading
A clinical trial backs up what many cannabis users have said… that consumption of the plant is associated with reduced anxiety. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post STUDY: Cannanbis linked to reduced anxiety first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A clinical trial backs up what many cannabis users have said… that consumption of the plant is associated with reduced anxiety. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post STUDY: Cannabis linked to reduced anxiety first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(February 1, 2024) At approximately 1:30 Wednesday afternoon, Roanoke County Police responded to the 2800 block of Laurel Glen Rd. following multiple 911 calls about a possible domestic situation involving Anthony P. Sweeney, Jr., 57, and Nikki Sweeney, 53, both residents of Roanoke County. Officers forced entry into the residence and located both parties deceased…… Continue Reading