Developer Ed Walker – who along with partners plan to spend at least 50 million dollars over the next decade-plus to transform the 9th Street Southeast Industrial park into a mixed-use project on more than 100 acres – introduced the Richmond-based architectural firm today that will do the “master planning” for Riverdale. Chair Burt Pinnock…… Continue Reading

Its been proposed for several years now and the first step will involve stabilizing the former Holdren’s Country Store, but renovations of the historic Gish Mill property in Vinton appear to be back on track. An update from WFIR’s Gene Marrano The post Gish Mill redevelopment will moved forward after special Town Council meeting first…… Continue Reading

The project has a mission of restoration to create a ripple effect across all of Roanoke. WFIR’s Alex Torres reports on the groundbreaking of Melrose Plaza that took place recently:     30 million dollars, collected from Roanoke City, grants and tax credits, including 8 million dollars from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys in donated…… Continue Reading

The Jefferson Center is hosting a Juno-winning, Grammy-Nominated singer/songwriter, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Rufus Wainwright preforming at Jefferson Center Nov 15. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading

A new, fifth-level class in the English language for those who have another native tongue will get off the ground at Blue Ridge Literacy. Its fueled by a grant and could lead towards opportunities in education and employment as well. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story:   The post Blue Ridge Literacy grant will help…… Continue Reading