By May the 85-year-old Wasena Bridge demolition will get underway. At a ceremonial groundbreaking this morning Roanoke City Councilman Peter Volison says supporting Wasena neighborhood businesses during the two years there will be no connection to old Southwest is an imperative. (Volosin also recalled the community engagement process the city undertook when the Franklin Road…… Continue Reading
Nikki Haley is vowing to stay in the Republican contest for President past this Saturday’s primary in her own state – and at least through Super Tuesday. A Virginia Tech political analyst comments on what her end game may be. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Haley says she will stay in race; VT…… 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 The Look of Love and Swoon tours in exhibition’s final weeks at the Taubman first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Members of Roanoke City Council have voted to approve adoption of the Evans Spring Master Plan despite opposition from some residents. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Roanoke City Council votes to approve Evans Spring Master Plan first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Spring is less than a month away, but the flu season is far from over, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more on the so-called tri-demic: The post ‘Tri-demic’ is still a concern despite Winter soon ending first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Fire-EMS responded to a structure fire yesterday in the 500 block of Campbell Ave SW. First arriving crews found smoke coming from the second floor. Upon entry, crews located a victim that was removed from the structure and transported to the hospital by Roanoke Fire-EMS personnel. Despite all efforts by Roanoke Fire EMS personnel…… Continue Reading
After Valentine’s Day, the countdown to St. Patrick’s Day festivities begins for many. Downtown Roanoke Inc. is already releasing details, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. (WFIR and our sister stations K92, Star Country, Q99 and The Rock Channel are co-sponsors of the Parade and Festival this year) The post Mark the date: St. Patrick’s Day…… Continue Reading
The latest majors at Roanoke College to focus on business and finance at the school most well-known for its liberal arts programs arrive this Fall – in large part due to demand. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Roanoke College gets down to business with new majors first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Total Action for Progress, also known as TAP, is offering a free housing seminar for first-time homebuyers, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more on that: [Click here to register] The post TAP offering free homebuying classes for first-time buyers first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
After dropping the first of two games in this season’s “Commonwealth Clash,” the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team will seek revenge tonight. More from WFIR’s Alex Torres: The post Commonwealth Clash: Cavaliers face Hokies tonight once again first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading