Roanoke has been listed as the “Poorest Big City” in Virginia. A Yahoo Finance article listed the “poorest” large towns in every state has Roanoke, Virginia with a population just over 99,000, a Median Household Income of $51,523, a Percentage of Population Below Poverty Level at 19.11 percent, and Per Capita Income at $33,206. The…… Continue Reading
Seniors are being taken care of this Winter thanks to a souped up food drive by a local non-profit, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Seniors getting help amid harsh winter thanks to local nonprofit first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
An event at the Salem Civic Center is supporting local non-profits and trade schools through ticket sales and a silent auction, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post 2024 Winter Expo benefiting local nonprofits and trade schools this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A person long-involved with a local non-profit was recognized for her time spent helping people achieve economic and personal independence. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Local CEO recognized on House floor after 35 years of service first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke’s current Vice Mayor has officially launched his bid to be the Star City’s next Mayor. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Cobb formally launches campaign to be Roanoke City’s next mayor first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Wanna buy a box of thin mints? Your chance to support young female entrepreneurs is coming sooner than you may think. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Girl Scout Cookies for sale soon, teaching entrepreneurship to scouts first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) Roanoke Police are investigating a report of an explosive at Crystal Spring Elementary School. The call came in at approximately 2:30 p.m. on January 11, [today]. The caller alleged that there was an explosive at the school, then hung up. As officers were responding, the call was traced to a residence in…… Continue Reading
January 11, 2024 – The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County today voted to approve the appointment of Tammy E. Shepherd to fill the vacancy in the Vinton Magisterial District. Mrs. Shepherd will hold office until a special election November 5, 2024. The person elected at the special election will serve the remainder of Jason…… Continue Reading
A banjo-playing bluegrass artist is bringing roots music to Floyd County in honor of a legendary musician, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Tony Trischka performing at Floyd Country Store this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on February 8 following an appeal by former President Donald Trump’s campaign of the Colorado court decision keeping him off that state’s primary ballot. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Tech political analyst on Feb 8 SCOTUS hearing -Trump primary ballot status first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading