A former Delegate himself, 6th District Republican Congressman Ben Cline took a minute away from discussing Israel, the budget funding bills and new speaker of the House Mike Johnson live on-air this morning to talk about Governor Youngkin and the upcoming Virginia state elections next Tuesday – in a General Assembly that currently has split…… Continue Reading
FloydFest 24 -Horizon has announced the first round of performers that are slated to appear next July 24th through the 28th at its new home off US 221 in the Floyd County town of Check. Among the names announced today are Sierra Hull, Circles Around the Sun, Sierra Ferrell, Caitlyn Krisko and the Broadcast and…… Continue Reading
Does Roanoke’s new police chief have to report to Roanoke’s former police chief turned Assistant City Manager? WFIR’s Ian Price has that story. The post City Manager: New police chief doesn’t report to his predecessor first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Three weeks from tomorrow during the 18th Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick Dash on Thanksgiving morning, thousands will “move their feet so others can eat.” Haven’t registered for the Dash run or walk just yet? The price goes up again on Sunday. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: https://www.drumstickdash.net/ The post Drumstick Dash just three weeks…… 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 RSO Masterworks season debut and a “Swoon” street celebration kickoff first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Exploring better ways to help people recover from a substance abuse disorder – permanently – is going on at the Virginia Tech Carilion campus, where a new grant will help fund that research. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Grant will help fund addiction research at FBRI first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Roanoke’s newest police chief is now on the job. Scott Booth was sworn in today, promising he can reduce violent crime here just as he did as chief if Danville. City leaders say one of the main reasons they chose Booth to lead the force was his record in Danville, where crime numbers decreased significantly…… Continue Reading
It’s Halloween, and a Triple-A spokesperson says it’s a time for fun, not tragic nightmares causing injury, or worse. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more on what to be aware of tonight: The post AAA warns to be safe this Halloween first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Virginia Tech employee who came aboard one year ago is working across all the Tech-related campuses to help create new spinoff businesses – and high-tech jobs that can retain and attract talent. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Looking to LAUNCH more high-tech spinoffs from downtown Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
With student loan payments starting back up and the government teasing forgiveness, where do you sit with your student loans? WFIR’s Alex Torres reports on the debt that millions are facing: The post Virginia ranked 9th in highest student loan debt payments first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading