Bees and people alike have a new attraction in Northwest Roanoke, thanks to the efforts of the Northwest Faith Partnership, Mill Mountain Garden Club, and the City of Roanoke. A new pollinator garden was revealed today and serves as a symbol of environmental efforts in the community. In addition to the garden, a “Bee City”…… Continue Reading
A local physician says cold therapy could be the key to fighting chronic pain — and the opioid crisis. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Cold therapy could spell the end for the opioid crisis first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
After bicycles were stolen from the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia, one of our sister stations is trying to bridge the gap. Thieves allegedly stole at least nine bikes from a locked trailer. The Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia uses expensive mountain bikes to give underprivileged kids a chance to learn…… Continue Reading
Farmers are invited to a locally sourced dinner with a touch of theater thrown in. The only caveat is they are the actors. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. (see https://www.roanokefoodshednetwork.org/) Register for Farm Dinner Theater here The post Catawba Sustainability Center host area’s first Farm Dinner Theatre first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The company behind FloydFest has received its final permit approval to develop its new Festival Park – and has confirmed the music festival will be back next year at the site in Floyd County. It comes after the festival was shut down this year when revisions to its stormwater management plan were not made by…… Continue Reading
A Virginia Tech professor of sociology gives an idea of how the community could respond to the wildfires that decimated Maui. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Local sociology expert weighs-in on the Maui wildfires first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Salem Police arrested Leonard Childress of Roanoke this morning and charged the 45-year-old with two counts of Robbery related to a call for help in the 1200 block of W. Main Street. Officers arrived at the West Gate Center after receiving a 911 call about a robbery in progress at approximately 10:15 a.m. A store…… Continue Reading
Since 1986 Habitat for Humanity in Roanoke has built over 280 affordable homes for first-time owners who must pay the mortgage after contributing their own “sweat equity,” along with other volunteers. Now for the first time low-carbon homes utilizing insulating concrete forms to construct the walls is going up on 14th Street Southeast. Brian Clark…… Continue Reading
A crash that occurred around 3:30 p.m. yesterday on I-81 southbound at the 163-mile marker in Botetourt County involved eight vehicles – with one reported fatality. 61 year old William Towns of Richmond was driving a 2023 Dodge Ram when he slowed for traffic and was struck in the rear by a Kenworth tractor-trailer. Towns…… Continue Reading
A recent study named Virginia as one of 2023’s top ten best states to live in. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details on where the state shined — AND where it fell flat: The post Commonwealth ranks among top ten best states to live in first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading