On this Giving Tuesday, make sure your donations don’t end up in the hands of scammers. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more on how to safely give: The post Scammers are eyeing your donations this Giving Tuesday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Think your Christmas display is the best in Roanoke? WFIR’s Alex Torres has details on a competitive event raising money for charity: [Click here for more information] The post Christmas light contest will raise money for charity first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The City of Salem will reach a milestone this weekend – it will reach and top 100 NCAA Championship events covering 12 different sports, after hosting the Division III Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships this weekend on the Roanoke College campus to reach 101. It all started in December 1993 with the first of 25…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City’s Christmas Tree is being installed downtown today in anticipation of Friday’s tree lighting. WFIR’s Ian Price has details about this year’s tree. The post Roanoke’s Christmas tree being put up today — lighting date set first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Red Kettles, bell ringing – and angel trees. The Christmas season holidays are back and so is the Salvation Army of Roanoke, seeking donations to help the less fortunate – young and older. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Salvation Army rolls out the Red Kettles, Angel Trees first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) – Kyron Drones threw three touchdown passes, Bhayshul Tuten scored on a 32-yard run and a 94-yard kickoff return and Virginia Tech beat Virginia for the 18th time in the last 19 meetings, 55-17, on Saturday to achieve bowl eligibility. The win gives the Hokies one point in the Commonwealth Clash, presented by Smithfield. The score for the…… Continue Reading
There’s an ages 21+ Christmas party in downtown Roanoke tonight. WFIR’s Ian Price with more on separates it from your average night at “Dickens of a Christmas.” The post A downtown Roanoke tree lighting & holiday party that is adults only first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
If you are traveling by road over this holiday weekend, you are likely to encounter plenty of company. AAA figures more than 1.4 million Virginians are traveling on highways between Wednesday and this coming Sunday, and that is up close to 1.5% over last year’s Thanksgiving holiday. But there is one factor in play that…… Continue Reading
This is the day after Thanksgiving, the day retailers call “Black Friday” because it marks the traditional start to the busiest — and most profitable — portion of their year. The personal finance website Wallet Hub says J.C. Penney tops their list this year with discounts that average about 59%, followed closely by Macy’s at…… Continue Reading
Hotel Roanoke was reportedly locked down for a time this morning. We have not received confirmation from Roanoke Police about what led to that lockdown and heavy police presence at the hotel. We will provide more information when it becomes available. The post Heavy Police presence at Hotel Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading