The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford is lighting up this weekend, one tea light at a time, to remember each of thousands of Americans who gave their lives in the Normandy landing. It’s called “Flames of Memory”, running tonight, tomorrow and Sunday from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. In addition, World War II reenactors and living…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On November 30 at approximately 12:10 a.m., Roanoke Police received multiple reports of shots fired near 24th Street NW. Responding officers did not immediately locate a scene or any evidence of a shooting in that area, so they began patrolling through nearby neighborhoods to locate the source of the calls. An officer…… Continue Reading
A new statewide poll finds that President Biden has lost considerable support among Virginia voters in the last six months, especially among a key group that often determines who wins elections. The same Roanoke College Poll shows that one of the most important election issues three years ago now ranks as a total non-issue in…… Continue Reading
Communities in the valley are coming together once again for an annual get-together in downtown Roanoke. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more on that: The post Holiday event will unite Roanoke communities with ‘peace and joy’ first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce held its 32nd annual Pre-session Legislative Meeting and Breakfast this morning at the Salem Civic Center. With the Democrats gaining control of both General Assembly chambers as of January – but with a Republican Governor, Glenn Youngkin, having veto power, Roanoke Democratic Delegate Sam Rasoul says there is still…… Continue Reading
The Gingerbread Festival takes place December 2nd at Salem Museum and Longwood Park. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more on the holiday festival: The post Gingerbread Festival takes place in Salem this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Roanoke native says the release his first novel is a dream come true and surreal experience. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Click the link below to purchase the book: https://www.amazon.com/Seeping-Sponge-Christopher-P-Beckman/dp/B0CKCYSF3T The post Roanoke native’s debut novel offers new take on horror genre first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Conducted every 5 years, the national 2023 Arts & Economic Impact Study by Americans for the Arts featured the New River Valley as one of the regions that were analyzed. The numbers are formidable, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: See the complete study results here The post Arts in the NRV has major…… 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 RSO’s Holiday Pops concert this weekend – and Elf the Musical tix going fast first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Even though there is a cease fire in Israel’s war against Hamas, a Virginia Tech Foreign Policy expert says at this point Israel doesn’t appear to have a plan for what comes next. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno explains. As hostages are being released in the Israel-Hamas conflict, the international community continues to call for a…… Continue Reading