A new name, but the mission remains the same – expanding the local tech economy. “The Roanoke Blacksburg The post Verge is now the Innovation Alliance first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Ice bumper cars and public skating return to Berglund Center
ROANOKE, Va. (March 19, 2025) – The Berglund Center is bringing back a fan-favorite winter experience this weekend The post Ice bumper cars and public skating return to Berglund Center first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Botetourt County launches ‘Let’s Go BOCO’ to promote outdoor recreation
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (March 19, 2025) – Exploring the outdoors in Botetourt County is now easier than ever The post Botetourt County launches ‘Let’s Go BOCO’ to promote outdoor recreation first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke College announces upcoming public events for March and April
SALEM, Va. (March 19, 2025) – Roanoke College has announced a series of public events open to the The post Roanoke College announces upcoming public events for March and April first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Sen. Tim Kaine visits Southwest Virginia to discuss workforce, infrastructure, and recovery efforts
ROANOKE, Va. (March 19, 2025) – U.S. Senator Tim Kaine is touring Southwest Virginia this week, making stops The post Sen. Tim Kaine visits Southwest Virginia to discuss workforce, infrastructure, and recovery efforts first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
More Waitress at MMT … Sense & Sensibility headed to Attic Productions
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post More Waitress at MMT … Sense & Sensibility headed to Attic Productions first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Cave Spring and Hidden Valley High School students put on Little Women the Musical
Cave Spring and Hidden Valley High Schools are staging spring plays. The two schools have been collaborating for The post Cave Spring and Hidden Valley High School students put on Little Women the Musical first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Mill Mountain Zoo reopens after storm damage
The Mill Mountain Zoo is back to its seven days a week warm weather schedule. The nonprofit did The post Mill Mountain Zoo reopens after storm damage first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke author nominated for peace prize wants to, “Save Humanity.”
A Roanoke resident who for decades has taught leadership skills now sees a best-selling book he released last The post Roanoke author nominated for peace prize wants to, “Save Humanity.” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center readies for spring onslaught of patients by participating in SML Gives
The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center has grown into a regional center which helps wildlife recuperate and get in The post Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center readies for spring onslaught of patients by participating in SML Gives first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading