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
Former Days Inn is now The Heights, offering 1-bedroom apartments
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
Fatal shooting yesterday afternoon in NW Roanoke
(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
Campaign lawn signs for local races turn more political
You may have noticed it on those campaign lawn signs – the candidate’s party affiliation. Not for federal or state elected positions – but for a school board seat. That’s no accident according to someone who studies local elections closely. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Campaign lawn signs for local races turn…… Continue Reading
Virginia Western sees increased enrollment for 5 consecutive semesters
Virginia Western Community College reached the milestone this semester. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Virginia Western sees increased enrollment for 5 consecutive semesters first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Local Boy Scouts collecting food donations by pickup
Boy Scouts are on a mission to get food to hundreds of pantries in our area through Feeding Southwest Virginia. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Local Boy Scouts collecting food donations by pickup first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Congressman Ben Cline live: Israel, budget funding and Speaker Mike Johnson
A former Delegate himself, 6th District Republican Congressman Ben Cline took a minute away from discussing Israel, the budget funding bills and new speaker of the House Mike Johnson live on-air this morning to talk about Governor Youngkin and the upcoming Virginia state elections next Tuesday – in a General Assembly that currently has split…… Continue Reading
FloydFest 24-Horizon announces initial lineup for 2024 return
FloydFest 24 -Horizon has announced the first round of performers that are slated to appear next July 24th through the 28th at its new home off US 221 in the Floyd County town of Check. Among the names announced today are Sierra Hull, Circles Around the Sun, Sierra Ferrell, Caitlyn Krisko and the Broadcast and…… Continue Reading
City Manager: New police chief doesn’t report to his predecessor
Does Roanoke’s new police chief have to report to Roanoke’s former police chief turned Assistant City Manager? WFIR’s Ian Price has that story. The post City Manager: New police chief doesn’t report to his predecessor first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Drumstick Dash just three weeks away; sign-up charge rises on Sunday
Three weeks from tomorrow during the 18th Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick Dash on Thanksgiving morning, thousands will “move their feet so others can eat.” Haven’t registered for the Dash run or walk just yet? The price goes up again on Sunday. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: https://www.drumstickdash.net/ The post Drumstick Dash just three weeks…… Continue Reading