Roanoke’s Parks and Recreation have reached a milestone and is celebrating this weekend. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details on a project coming up on Mill Mountain. The post Volunteers can help build trails on Mill Mountain during Public Lands Day first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Valley needs to develop more young future leaders – so says Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce executive director Amanda Livingston, who has teamed up with Cortex Leadership Consulting to present “Enhanced Potential through Intentional Coaching,” or EPIC, a series of in-person and virtual sessions that covers topics like acting, building trust and managing…… Continue Reading
Well over a decade ago developer Ed Walker led the charge, turning older commercial properties into downtown Roanoke living spaces. Now what he calls his “last project,” is taking shape in Southeast Roanoke off 9th Street. Walker rarely gives interviews, but he spent time last week with WFIR’s Gene Marrano and here is that conversation,…… Continue Reading
The Humble Hustle Company is hosting some not-so-average events. The series has events on 4 days next week in Downtown Roanoke. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post The Humble Hustle presents “Not Your Average Year” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The musical “Bright Star” takes place during the 1920s and 40s and is supplemented by bluegrass music. It tells of a woman who meets a man coming home from the war and the two explore their pasts to learn about themselves. The post Mill Mountain Theatre is hosting a play set in Appalachia first appeared…… Continue Reading
Tomorrow is all about the panda that receives less fanfare than the giant pandas you usually picture. It’s the Mill Mountain Zoo’s celebration of International Red Panda Day where Operations Director Amy Morgan says there are only about 10,000 Red Pandas left in the world – only around 2500 in the wild. Face painting, a…… Continue Reading
Today marks the one-year anniversary of Roanoke’s “Downtown Ambassador Program.” Downtown Roanoke Inc.’s Jamie Clark says they’ve power washed 98 projects, cleaned up 736 biohazards, weeded 749 block faces, and relocated 5,720 scooters. The Downtown Ambassador program is currently on a two-year pilot. The post Downtown Roanoke Ambassador program celebrates milestone first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
A Minnesota-based non-profit called Artspace was in Roanoke this week, talking to local artists, city officials and others, while also surveying local properties that could be redeveloped as working studios and affordable living spaces for artists. WFIR’s Gene Marrano with some details: The post Consultant looks at feasibility of creating affordable artist colonies…… Continue Reading
One local lawmaker wants to use the looming government shutdown to pass southern border security measures that have until now stalled in the Senate, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. The post Could border security be linked to a possible shutdown? first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult and her children. Lauren Cook and her children were last seen on September 5th, 2023 in Franklin County. Since then, communication efforts with Lauren have been unsuccessful. If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Lauren Cook and her…… Continue Reading