ROANOKE, Va. (March 10, 2025) – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released its latest Roadwatch Report, The post Major road work projects and closures impacting Southwest Virginia this week first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
UVA Board votes to dissolve DEI office, sparking debate
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (March 7, 2025) – The University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors has voted unanimously to dissolve The post UVA Board votes to dissolve DEI office, sparking debate first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia is in the top 10 nationally in solar power capacity
Virginia is one of the leading states in solar power. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports not only The post Virginia is in the top 10 nationally in solar power capacity first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Former BoCo Chamber director is indicted on felony charges
The former executive director of the Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce – Khari Ryder – has been indicted The post Former BoCo Chamber director is indicted on felony charges first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Burrell Day Open House is Monday
Roanoke City is going to proclaim March 10th Burrell(BURR-al) Day in memory of Dr. Isaac Burrell(BURR-al), a well The post The Burrell Day Open House is Monday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Scam awareness tips from AARP Virginia during National Consumer Protection Week
ROANOKE, Va. (March 8, 2025) – As National Consumer Protection Week comes to a close, AARP Virginia is The post Scam awareness tips from AARP Virginia during National Consumer Protection Week first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Rehabilitated Eastern screech-owl to be released in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (March 7, 2025) – After nearly four months of rehabilitation, an Eastern screech-owl is set to The post Rehabilitated Eastern screech-owl to be released in Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Debate grows over Gus Nicks Boulevard lane reconfiguration project
ROANOKE, Va. (March 7, 2025) – The ongoing Gus Nicks Boulevard Lane Reconfiguration Demonstration Project has drawn mixed The post Debate grows over Gus Nicks Boulevard lane reconfiguration project first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Arts Pop brings interactive performances and exhibits downtown this weekend
A signature winter arts event in Virginia’s Blue Ridge highlights the region’s creative scene this weekend. WFIR’s Ian The post Roanoke Arts Pop brings interactive performances and exhibits downtown this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Appalachian Power prepares for potential wind-related outages in Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. (March 6, 2025) – Appalachian Power crews are preparing to respond to potential power outages in The post Appalachian Power prepares for potential wind-related outages in Virginia first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading