The Jefferson Center is hosting a Juno-winning, Grammy-Nominated singer/songwriter, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Rufus Wainwright preforming at Jefferson Center Nov 15. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Rufus Wainwright performing at Jefferson Center Nov 15.
The Jefferson Center is hosting a Juno-winning, Grammy-Nominated singer/songwriter, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Rufus Wainwright performing at Jefferson Center Nov 15. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Riley Gaines to speak at Radford University
A former All-American swimmer and women’s rights advocate is set to speak at an area university. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Riley Gaines to speak at Radford University first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Blue Ridge Literacy grant will help launch higher level ESOL class
A new, fifth-level class in the English language for those who have another native tongue will get off the ground at Blue Ridge Literacy. Its fueled by a grant and could lead towards opportunities in education and employment as well. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: The post Blue Ridge Literacy grant will help…… Continue Reading
World-famous street artist exhibit presented at Taubman Museum
The Taubman museum is presenting thought-provoking, contemporary art from the first woman to gain large-scale recognition for her street art. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post World-famous street artist exhibit presented at Taubman Museum first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Free ‘Mini Medical School’ offers public session on technology
A free Mini Medical School could give you big insight into how today’s technology is influencing the healthcare you receive. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more on the free program: [Click there to register] The post Free ‘Mini Medical School’ offers public session on technology first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Long-standing prescription drug partnership provides access, affordability
For almost 20 years a non-profit organization has provided medication access to low-income individuals through licensed pharmacies around the Commonwealth. That access may be important than ever with chain drug stores closing thousands of locations. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Long-standing prescription drug partnership provides access, affordability first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Congressman introduces “Veterans Education is Timeless Act”
With Veterans Day in mind, a local Congressman has introduced education legislation for veterans and their families. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Congressman introduces “Veterans Education is Timeless Act” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Condition of Virginia State University officer wounded in shooting improves to stable
Virginia State University officials say a wounded university police officer’s condition has improved to stable. The officer was critically wounded in a shooting near the VSU campus at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Police say the off-duty officer was responding to a disturbance at the campus in Petersburg, Virginia. The suspect ran off campus before shots…… Continue Reading
Healthcare.gov has a new address for Virginians
Virginia has launched its own state-based health insurance marketplace, which its director says will increase the access to affordable plans for residents of the Commonwealth not covered elsewhere. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Check out the new VA marketplace here The post Healthcare.gov has a new address for Virginians first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading