Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin delivered remarks at the renaming ceremony of the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke this morning. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the Center is one of three state veterans care centers operated by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services recieving new names. Three Virginia Veteran care centers have been renamed…… Continue Reading
Santa’s biggest helper is hitting the stage in downtown Roanoke, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post ‘Elf the Musical’ is a hit at the Mill Mountain Theatre first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
As the war in Ukraine and Israel continues, Senate Democrats attempted to pass a bill that would have given aid to the U.S. allies. WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Senator Warner responds after failed Israel, Ukraine military aid bill first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A representative in our region spoke out against President Biden’s supplemental request for Israeli aid. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Congressman speaks against supplemental aid, unless paid for first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
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
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
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
Progress is being made on the Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan, and you might see those changes underway on your next nature walk, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Roanoke River Greenway extensions begin, will connect to Explore Park first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
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
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