The Roanoke Valley is home to a new nursing school that officials believe will help address a nursing shortage in the region. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has details. The post Galen College of Nursing opens in Roanoke County first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
While there are no changes to the recreational use of marijuana, Virginia’s medical marijuana program will be facing some major changes starting July 1st. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports: The post Changes to VA’s medical marijuana program taking effect soon first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
At around 5:00pm on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023, the Franklin County E911 Center received a call for a deceased body located in the Hardy area of the Roanoke River. Units from various agencies responded to the scene. An unidentified victim was located in the water and has been transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office in…… Continue Reading
The construction business in the Roanoke area is apparently booming. That’s according to Christina Patel, the Regional Director of Operations for Woodspring Suites, which cut the ribbon today on its extended stay hotel just off I-581 at Peters Creek Road. Patel says 40 percent of the first month bookings since Woodpsring opened in May have…… Continue Reading
Amid resolutions calling for the impeachment of a member of President Biden’s Cabinet, A VA Congressman calls for accountability on the part of the Executive Branch. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Cline calling for end to Executive Branch overreach first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Monday, (June 26), at 6:20 a.m. on Old Franklin Turnpike, east of Novelty Road in Franklin County. A 1998 Chevrolet Suburban was traveling east on Old Franklin Turnpike when the vehicle crossed the center-line and struck a 2021 Hyundai…… Continue Reading
A local museum is inviting the public to a party celebrating 40-years in the hopes of raising $40-thousand-dollars. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: Click here to donate The post Montgomery Museum of Art and History hosting Give Local Bash first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Public Schools is launching an updated, more user-friendly and relevant website – and a new logo for the school system. Superintendent Verletta White was at the “reveal” this morning. The official website and logo roll-out is on Wednesday. The post RCPS reveals new logo, update website for school system first appeared on…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On June 25 at approximately 11:20 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 700 block of 18th Street NW. Responding officers located an unresponsive juvenile male victim inside a residence with what appeared to be critical gunshot wounds. Roanoke…… Continue Reading
The Berglund Center is bringing Broadway back to Roanoke, and one spokesperson says this season isn’t one to miss. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Upcoming shows for Broadway in Roanoke 23-24 season announced first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading