Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea Sr. gave his annual state of the city address at a breakfast sponsored by the Roanoke Regional Chamber this morning – where he again called Roanoke a 7-time All-America City – while acknowledging there are challenges to address, like affordable housing, gun violence, the opioid epidemic and the need to rebuild…… Continue Reading
Elmwood Park is gearing up to host its much-anticipated concert under the stars. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has a sneak peek at this year’s Symphony under the Stars: The post Symphony under the Stars returns with new music first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Virginia’s Blue Ridge Go Cross race series at Fallon Park on September 16th and 17th that is now part of a national bike racing circuit has picked up a title sponsor – with some local ties. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Virginia’s Blue Ridge Go Cross brings on sponsor with local ties…… Continue Reading
Author David B. Pope is using his memoir to shine a light on first responders mental health. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: The post Local author shines light on first responders’ mental health first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A new study finds that Roanoke’s real estate market leaves something to be desired. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Roanoke ranks low in nationwide real estate market comparison first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke College’s Quarterly Virginia Consumer Sentiment Report has found people are frustrated by high prices. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has the details. The post Inflation is down … why are prices still up? first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Presidential primaries don’t get underway until early 2024 but the Republican party has a crowded field of contenders and many have qualified for the first televised debate tonight. A local analyst offers her preview; more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post First GOP presidential debate tonight; local expert offers preview first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the events coming up this weekend and in the near future. The post RSO season kicks off this weekend; retired Fire-EMS veteran has book signing first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke County PD) On Tuesday August 22 a 2005 Mack Truck driven by Michael Thornton was traveling northbound in the 4200 block of Jae Valley Rd in Roanoke County. The vehicle lost control, crossed the center line and ran off the left side of the road. The truck struck a guardrail and continued down…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Council passed an ordinance last night that will pave the way for an affordable housing complex on Salem Avenue in downtown Roanoke, near the new Valley Metro bus station. The developer will pay ten dollars to the City for the building that once housed the Homeless Assistance Team; 339 Salem Partners will invest around…… Continue Reading