Pushback from Republican State Senator David Suetterlein today after Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea stated yesterday that City Council has not raised taxes as a Suetterlein ad has claimed: One of those Roanoke City Council members is Democrat Trish White-Boyd, Suetterlein’s opponent in next Tuesday’s election, for the new State Senate District 4 seat. She…… Continue Reading
A Roanoke-based company has a new over-the-counter analgesic topical cream that doesn’t use opioids. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Roanoke-based company launches first opioid-free pain relieving cream first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Hidden in the Blue Ridge Parkway, over 650 thousand bulbs reside in a brilliant display of holiday lights that will benefit Center in the Square. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Illuminights returning for 5th year with new displays first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
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