Roanoke, Salem and Roanoke County team up to lure more retailers

Roanoke, Salem and Roanoke County team up to lure more retailers

Roanoke County is teaming up with Roanoke and Salem cities in efforts to bring more big-name retailers to the valley — familiar names to many, like Trader Joe’s. The three municipalities are jointly funding a study in efforts attract more restaurant and retail names, and the first step is selecting a consultant to gather the…Continue Reading

Lt. Governor Winsome Sears speaks on Israel-Hamas War

Lt. Governor Winsome Sears speaks on Israel-Hamas War

One of Virginia’s top elected officials says Israel is justified in responding as it has in Gaza — and the U.S. would respond the same. WFIR’s Alex Torres has that story: The post Lt. Governor Winsome Sears speaks on Israel-Hamas War first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Consequences promised if Bidens don’t comply with subpoenas

Consequences promised if Bidens don’t comply with subpoenas

Hunter Biden has been indicted on tax charges in California intensifying the investigation of the President’s son. WFIR’s Ian Price reports that those ignoring subpoenas related to the Congressional investigation could face consequences. 12-8 Hunter Biden WRAP The post Consequences promised if Bidens don’t comply with subpoenas first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

What information is that smart toy collecting?

If your are putting a smart toy in the hands of your child or grandchild this holiday season there are some safety tips you should keep in mind. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. That digital toy you are giving this holiday season may be collecting more data than you expect. As WFIR’s Denise Allen…Continue Reading

Lights of Love provides refuge for family of patients

Lights of Love provides refuge for family of patients

A Carilion Clinic program offers out of town family of patients a place to stay. The Lights of Love was launched in 2013. It helps pay for a hotel stay when they family member is in the hospital. Initially the health system’s employees supported the program with donations. Shanna (Shaw-na) Flowers, Carilion’s Director of Volunteer…Continue Reading

Free Instruments for Christmas

Free Instruments for Christmas

The Feel Good Tour is looking for good homes for their instruments. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the nonprofit wants to make sure any child can get music for Christmas. The 9th annual Music for Chistmas gives free instruments to children who cannot afford them. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us The Feel…Continue Reading