Visitor spending in the Roanoke region reached a new high in 2022, exceeding levels reached before the pandemic brought so much to a halt. Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge coordinates efforts to bring visitors to the region. It all took a big hit, of course, when COVID arrived in 2020, but the travel-related expenditures for last…… Continue Reading
Carilion Clinic is taking part in a trial of “theranostics” – developed in Australia with a special imaging agent from Canada that is used during a PET scan to diagnose cancers. It can also identify tumors in the body and direct a more focused treatment – with less “collateral damage” than chemotherapy for example. Carilion…… Continue Reading
(from Virginia State Police) On Sept. 28, 2023, multiple local, state and federal law enforcement agencies effected 24 search warrants in nine southwest Virginia localities. The search warrants are part of an extensive, ongoing criminal investigation into allegations of money laundering and illegal narcotic distribution network by retail establishments in Lee, Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke, Scott,…… Continue Reading
Less than 48 hours until a Federal Government shutdown. WFIR’s Ian Price has more from a Senator who says that they’re doing what they can. The post Senator discusses looming government shutdown effects first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A collaboration among Roanoke City, Ride Solutions, and Valley Metro intended to inform the community about what it’s like using the Star City’s bus system has just wrapped up its 6th year. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more. The post Writer By Bus celebrates 6th year – and Valley Metro ridership growth first appeared on…… Continue Reading
The first Star City StrongFest Community wellness festival is this Saturday in downtown Roanoke. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post 1st StrongFest Community Wellness Festival this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… 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 Local Colors Hispanic celebration, the Market Gallery turns 20 and a mural unveiling first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Mental health is the focus of this year’s Fall Festival at Morningside Urban Farm. Carilion says the mid-week event drew 100s of people last year. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Register here (suggested but not required to attend) The post Fall Festival at Morningside Urban Farm SE tomorrow first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Republican Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is watching several lawsuits that are seeking to force local school systems to adopt Governor Glenn Younkin’s new “model” transgender policies. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. The post Miyares watching several lawsuits concerning new model policies for schools first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Wells Fargo & Company will invest 87 million dollars to upgrade its financial services customer support center in Roanoke County – which could create an additional 1100 hundred jobs, on top of the more than 1650 employees who already work there. The 4 to 5 year expansion includes technology upgrades, amenities for employee dining and…… Continue Reading