The Nation’s largest free gate fair returns to the area this week. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on what’s new this year with the Salem Fair: The post The Salem Fair returns with new attractions and updated security first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The slain police officer from our region was recognized on the house floor this week. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Slain police officer recognized on House floor first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The local animal welfare non-profit will be distributing free pet food this afternoon. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post Angels of Assisi offering assistance to local pet owners first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Feeding Southwest Virginia’s Summer Food Service Program is underway at 30 locations in the Roanoke area and about 60 overall in the 26-county region the Salem-based food bank serves. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine about that program – and here is that story, “In Depth.” The post…… Continue Reading
Ridge View Bank’s new SMART Center at Smith Mountain Lake will have five full-time branch personnel, there will also be two private bankers, a wealth partner and a commercial banker. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on the high tech addition to the Lake community. The post Ridge View opens SMART Center at Smith Mountain…… Continue Reading
There’s a community meeting for the 150-acre tract of land near Valley View Mall that the Roanoke City wants to develop but residents overwhelmingly want left alone is tonight. In conjunction with the online news source, The Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story: Evans Spring WRAP 6-22 For more stories like this from…… Continue Reading
Roanoke’s third “Groceries Not Guns” event this weekend is all about taking unwanted firearms and making sure they don’t fall in the wrong hands. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. Hear the complete conversation from our live in-studio interview below: The post Groceries Not Guns is back this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
On June 21 at approximately 3:25 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of reports of shots fired near Plantation Road NE. Officers responded to search the area, and were flagged down by an individual at a business in the 3600 block of Planation Road NE. Officers located property damage…… Continue Reading
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – sponsored by the Roanoke Arts Commission – roanokearts.org. With a look at some of the events coming up this weekend and in the near future. The post Motor Madness fundraiser for the VMT – and dance at the community garden first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
After the Pandemic forced a long hiatus, instructors are happy to be back with local high school students at Camp Carilion. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on the push to get local teens interested in careers in healthcare: The post Camp Carilion returns amid growing healthcare professional shortages first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading