Martin’s Downtown is open on Sunday for once to host a benefit show for a local musician whose kidneys are failing him. Several of the bands playing to benefit Chris Eanes have played with him in other projects – Owner Jason Martin describes the lineup. “Disco Risqué” rounds out the line-up – a band that…… Continue Reading
U.S. Senator Mark Warner says he recognizes Israel’s “right and obligation,” to defends itself in the aftermath of the Hamas attack last month. But live on WFIR this morning, Warner also noted “the brutal bombardment of Gaza,” and the disproportionate number of women and children being killed by missile strikes. Hear the complete live conversation…… Continue Reading
The Clean Valley Council is celebrating 45 years with a new fundraiser to help carry out its mission of environmental education and stewardship. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreño has more. https://www.cleanvalley.org/events/winter-wreath-fundraiser-wreath-decorating The post Clean Valley Council starts holiday season with a new tradition first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia’s Attorney General is pushing back against those making their way onto college campuses to protest Israel. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post AG Miyares pushes back against anti-Israel protests first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea took a stand for his City today. Lea addressed reporters to take issue with a political ad he feels attacks the City’s record. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreño reports. The post Roanoke City mayor takes issue with political ad first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The former Days Inn on Orange Avenue near the Berglund Center is now The Heights at Gateway Park, 88 apartments for rent, mostly 1-bedroom. Roanoke City leaders joined the developers to cut a ribbon this morning. Frank Saul says his DC-based company Saul Urban has done this elsewhere for its “Lodging to Living” initiative, turning…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On November 1, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound at the intersection of 12th Street and Staunton Avenue NW. Responding officers located an adult male inside a vehicle with what appeared to be a critical gunshot wound.…… Continue Reading
You may have noticed it on those campaign lawn signs – the candidate’s party affiliation. Not for federal or state elected positions – but for a school board seat. That’s no accident according to someone who studies local elections closely. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Campaign lawn signs for local races turn…… Continue Reading
Virginia Western Community College reached the milestone this semester. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Virginia Western sees increased enrollment for 5 consecutive semesters first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Boy Scouts are on a mission to get food to hundreds of pantries in our area through Feeding Southwest Virginia. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Local Boy Scouts collecting food donations by pickup first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading