VDOT is preparing to widen more of Interstate 81 through the valley. A public hearing later this month is the next step in a process that will ultimately take another eight years to complete on the seven miles between I-581 and Cloverdale. Once started two years from now, the widening of this section to three…… Continue Reading
A brand new major at Roanoke College this year will have students studying more than the screen. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Roanoke Valley university adds major for Screen Studies first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… 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 Food meets the arts this weekend at Okrafest – and “Ultraviolet” at Roanoke College first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
The nationwide spike in COVID-19 cases expected as Fall approaches – much as flu cases rise this time of year as well – has hit the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts. So says Dr. Cynthia Morrow, director of the local districts. Morrow also said today she doesn’t anticipate any public mask mandates to be…… Continue Reading
A celebration of innovation – and where “big ideas” collide with technology. AI, Cybersecurity and clean energy are all on the table as Game Changer Week returns today through Friday. WFIR’s Gene Marrano with the details The post Game Changer brings together region’s high tech ecosystem first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
With Fall just around the corner, one Buchanan farm is gearing up to celebrate the last Sunny days of Summer. WFIR’s Alex Torres shines some light on what’s coming up at Beaver Dam Farm. The post Sunflower Festival returns to Beaver Dam Farm this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office) Roanoke, VA – On Friday September 8, 2023 the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Roanoke City Police Department, and in partnership with local pastors and city leaders will come together for the launch of Cease Fire: Victory in Valley. This campaign will focus on ending the gun…… Continue Reading
BLACKSBURG (AP) – Grant Wells threw three touchdown passes and rushed for a score to lead Virginia Tech to a 36-17 season-opening win over Old Dominion on Saturday night. Wells, who won the starting quarterback job over Baylor transfer Kyron Drones in the preseason, completed 17 of 29 passes for 251 yards to help the Hokies avenge a 20-17 upset…… Continue Reading
On September 2, 2023 at approximately 2:30 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a serious motor vehicle crash in the 1600 block of Aspen Street NW. Responding officers located an unresponsive adult male victim inside a vehicle that had crashed into a detached storage building in the area.…… Continue Reading
Around 200 pencil and ink drawings created from memory and detailed written descriptions of what was being captured by the artist – the heyday of Gainsboro and the northeast Roanoke neighborhood where the Berglund Center now stands. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports on a multi-venue exhibition opening tonight: The post Gainsboro Road and Beyond:…… Continue Reading