The pastor “on the hill” says the new Roanoke County Fire Station 12 in the Bonsack area will be a welcome “buffer” for its current neighbor. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post One “combustible” reason for selling land for new fire station first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Virginia Land Conservation Foundation has awarded the Grassy Hill Natural Area Preserve in Franklin County a grant to protect the Piedmont Fameflower. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. Earlier this week The Virginia Land Conservation Foundation awarded grants to two conservation projects in our area. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports both projects are…… Continue Reading
The ground breaking of a new fire station represents regional cooperation and improved public safety. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno explains. The post Regional cooperation behind the building of a new fire station first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Roanoke River Greenway now runs continuously through much of Roanoke and Salem — so the next steps are beginning to fall into place. Roanoke County is overseeing one expansion to the west and another to the east as part of the eventual goal of a continuous greenway between Explore Park and Montgomery County. More…… Continue Reading
A busy parking area for hikers heading to a popular Appalachian Trail overlook will close November 30th — and remain closed for about a full year. A lot of hikers must cross Route 311 to head off for McAfee Knob, and work is set to begin next month on a pedestrian bridge to take that…… Continue Reading
Developer Ed Walker – who along with partners plan to spend at least 50 million dollars over the next decade-plus to transform the 9th Street Southeast Industrial park into a mixed-use project on more than 100 acres – introduced the Richmond-based architectural firm today that will do the “master planning” for Riverdale. Chair Burt Pinnock…… 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 More “Swoon,” Elf the Musical on its way and local plays this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Its been proposed for several years now and the first step will involve stabilizing the former Holdren’s Country Store, but renovations of the historic Gish Mill property in Vinton appear to be back on track. An update from WFIR’s Gene Marrano The post Gish Mill redevelopment will moved forward after special Town Council meeting first…… Continue Reading
AARP is hosting a webinar about the financial impacts of caregiving for veterans today. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. Click here to register for the webinar. The post Webinar tonight about impacts of caregiving for veterans first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The project has a mission of restoration to create a ripple effect across all of Roanoke. WFIR’s Alex Torres reports on the groundbreaking of Melrose Plaza that took place recently: 30 million dollars, collected from Roanoke City, grants and tax credits, including 8 million dollars from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys in donated…… Continue Reading