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
The first bell has rung on the new school year in Roanoke City. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports students are still recovering from learning loss due to the pandemic. The post Roanoke City Public Schools back in session first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
From Roanoke County Public Schools: Currently, phone lines are down for all schools and buildings in Roanoke County Public Schools. Alternative numbers have been established so parents can reach schools for urgent messages. Back Creek Elementary: (540) 776-7144 Bonsack Elementary: (540) 977-5879 Burlington Elementary: (540) 561-8162 BCAT: (540) 857-5061 Cave Spring Elementary: (540) 776-7145 Cave…… Continue Reading
A local dental office is offering a first-of-its-kind treatment to patients in the region. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details on the “Same Day Smile” technology: The post New tech is putting smiles on local patient’s faces first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
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