Roanoke County is teaming up with Roanoke and Salem cities in efforts to bring more big-name retailers to the valley — familiar names to many, like Trader Joe’s. The three municipalities are jointly funding a study in efforts attract more restaurant and retail names, and the first step is selecting a consultant to gather the…… Continue Reading
One of Virginia’s top elected officials says Israel is justified in responding as it has in Gaza — and the U.S. would respond the same. WFIR’s Alex Torres has that story: The post Lt. Governor Winsome Sears speaks on Israel-Hamas War first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Hunter Biden has been indicted on tax charges in California intensifying the investigation of the President’s son. WFIR’s Ian Price reports that those ignoring subpoenas related to the Congressional investigation could face consequences. 12-8 Hunter Biden WRAP The post Consequences promised if Bidens don’t comply with subpoenas first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Progress is being made on the Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan, and you might see those changes underway on your next nature walk, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Roanoke River Greenway extensions begin, will connect to Explore Park first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
If your are putting a smart toy in the hands of your child or grandchild this holiday season there are some safety tips you should keep in mind. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. That digital toy you are giving this holiday season may be collecting more data than you expect. As WFIR’s Denise Allen…… Continue Reading
A Carilion Clinic program offers out of town family of patients a place to stay. The Lights of Love was launched in 2013. It helps pay for a hotel stay when they family member is in the hospital. Initially the health system’s employees supported the program with donations. Shanna (Shaw-na) Flowers, Carilion’s Director of Volunteer…… Continue Reading
A Congressman from our area asks the CDC director about conflicts of interest at the agency. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Congressman questions CDC director about conflicts of interest first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Feel Good Tour is looking for good homes for their instruments. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the nonprofit wants to make sure any child can get music for Christmas. The 9th annual Music for Chistmas gives free instruments to children who cannot afford them. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us The Feel…… Continue Reading
The Town of Vinton has been awarded a grant from the EPA that will help pave the for new economic and community development projects. Its the second of its type awarded to Vinton, which plans to make the most of it. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Vinton will use EPA grant for future…… Continue Reading
Your opinion about how to improve a historic recreation center can be heard thanks to a survey by the City of Roanoke, but it won’t be open for much longer. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: [Click here to take the survey] The post Community invited to take survey on Historic Fishburn Mansion first appeared on…… Continue Reading