Cortex Leadership Consulting and The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber have joined forces to strengthen area business leaders. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the program has the potential to help area leaders become a global force. The post EPIC training looks to enhance leadership skills for rising stars first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
While working in the fashion industry in New York City, April Jones watched a plane crash into the south World Trade Center Tower on September 11th, 2001. That tragedy led her back home to Virginia and now after several stops in between, the recent Gauntlet competition participant has launched a business focused on seniors. The…… Continue Reading
Jefferson Center Executive Director Cyrus Pace says the Center is needs 6-million dollars worth of repairs and renovations. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports Pace told city council yesterday there is an immediate need for $250-thousand dollars worth of work. The post Jeff Center is a fixer-upper these days – needs extensive upkeep first appeared…… Continue Reading
Is repainting the house or replacing kitchen cabinets really the best move to make before selling a home? Its time sellers had more information at hand says a local Realtor, who will offer a “Selling Smart” workshop over the next month. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Workshop schedule Wednesday 9/27/2023 Williamson Road Library 6:30-7:30…… Continue Reading
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