Federal reforms face their first big test as Medicare’s open enrollment period is open until December 7th. WFIR’s Ian Price has more from local independent broker Brent Dickerson The post Avoid myths and misconceptions during open enrollment first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Melrose Fall Festival this Saturday
The 10th Melrose Fall Festival on Saturday will also include a contest to find Roanoke’s first “Youth Poet Laureate.” There’s plenty of free goodies as well. More on what’s become a very popular annual event, from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Melrose Fall Festival this Saturday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
United Way of Roanoke Valley celebrates 100th anniversary, beginning of campaign
United Way of Roanoke Valley is turning 100 – a century of service, working to improve the lives of thousands of people in the region. Abby Hamilton, President & CEO for United Way of Roanoke Valley, and Kianna Marshall, Vice President of Marketing & Communications for United Way, joined us live in studio this morning…… Continue Reading
United Way of Roanoke Valley celebrates 100th anniversary
United Way of Roanoke Valley is turning 100 – a century of service, working to improve the lives of thousands of people in the region. Abby Hamilton, President & CEO for United Way of Roanoke Valley, and Kianna Marshall, Vice President of Marketing & Communications for United Way, joined us live in studio this morning…… Continue Reading
Jazz meets classical … and Strauss Ecstasy from Opera Roanoke
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 Jazz meets classical … and Strauss Ecstasy from Opera Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
“Beyond the Scars” a personal history of depression – and recovery
A Bedford County business owner who took ten years to write a personal history of her battle with depression after decades of abuse now offers a new book she says offers hope and “techniques” for overcoming those darkest days. The book just released is “Beyond the Scars.” WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more, “In Depth.” The…… Continue Reading
“Beyond the Scars” a personal history of depression & recovery
A Bedford County business owner who took ten years to write a personal history of her battle with depression after decades of abuse now offers a new book she says offers hope and “techniques” for overcoming those darkest days. The book just released is “Beyond the Scars.” WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more, “In Depth.” The…… Continue Reading
Community School will break ground on new building
The morning, a private school in the valley is breaking ground on a new building for a collaborative learning environment. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Community School will break ground on new building first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Hokies drub Wake Forest
BLACKSBURG (AP) – Kyron Drones threw two touchdown passes and for a career-high 321 yards to lead Virginia Tech to a 30-13 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday. Drones also rushed for 59 yards and Virginia Tech’s defense held the Demon Deacons to just 262 yards, as the Hokies (3-4, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) won for the second…… Continue Reading
Two restaurants join to bring Asian fusion to downtown Roanoke
An Asian-American fusion restaurant is now open in the Roanoke City Market Building. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Two restaurants join to bring Asian fusion to downtown Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading