A rescue pup needs your help. Sonny is a 7 year old pitbull mix who has cancer. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has his story. Sonny the pittbull mix has been through a lot this year. He’s had two knee surgies. When one became infected tests reaveal he was extremely anemic and that he had a…… Continue Reading
The Salem Museum Speaker Series continues next Thursday with Scott Crawford sharing his insights into Gilber Stuart’s iconic portrait of George Washington. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Stuart Gilbert’s iconic portrait of George Washington is the topic of the next Salem Museum Speaker Series. The painting is known as The Lansdown Portrait. In…… Continue Reading
A clinical trial backs up what many cannabis users have said… that consumption of the plant is associated with reduced anxiety. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post STUDY: Cannanbis linked to reduced anxiety first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A clinical trial backs up what many cannabis users have said… that consumption of the plant is associated with reduced anxiety. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post STUDY: Cannabis linked to reduced anxiety first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(February 1, 2024) At approximately 1:30 Wednesday afternoon, Roanoke County Police responded to the 2800 block of Laurel Glen Rd. following multiple 911 calls about a possible domestic situation involving Anthony P. Sweeney, Jr., 57, and Nikki Sweeney, 53, both residents of Roanoke County. Officers forced entry into the residence and located both parties deceased…… Continue Reading
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at 11:08 a.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2024, to the 5600 block of Starkey Road, in the Clearbrook area, for the report of a residential structure fire. The first arriving units were Fire Marshal 4 and Medic 7 who found smoke showing from the side of a two-story house…… Continue Reading
The newest edition to the growing number of Automated External Defibrillators – AED’s – in Roanoke City public spaces was unveiled this morning at the Mill Mountain Star. The Mill Mountain “De-Fib” will be installed outside the restroom shelter near the star. There are other new AED’s in Wasena, Smith, and Elmwood Parks, and at…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke-based Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation has just announced its latest donation targeted for 10 non-profit clinics statewide that provide free or low-cost oral healthcare. Four local agencies that will share part of the $622,000 grant took part in a “big check” ceremony today at Bradley Free Clinic. New Horizons Healthcare is one of…… Continue Reading
This weekend at Our Lady of Nazareth Church in Southwest Roanoke County, the play “Song of Mark,” from the Logos Theatricus troupe will be staged. Admission is free but donations will be accepted for the local non-profit NoBounds. For more on No Bounds and its mission, here is WFIR’s Gene Marrano, “In Depth.” The post…… Continue Reading
The Suicide Prevention Council of Roanoke Valley and Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare are hosting their annual Youth Mental Health Awareness Month starting tomorrow, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Local organizations celebrate their Youth Mental Health Awareness Month first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading