Arts & Culture meets the local food chain – a grant will help the “Roanoke Foodshed Network,” present a series of events beginning with “OkraFest” at Lick Run Farm this weekend, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Local food coalition will present cultural events beginning with OkraFest on Saturday first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Virginia now has a revised budget in place for the fiscal year that started July 1st. The General Assembly gave final approval Wednesday, ending a contentious process ahead of November’s elections. Among many other things, the new budget includes pay increases for state employees, teachers and law enforcement personnel along with increased spending for education.…… Continue Reading
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