The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult and her children. Lauren Cook and her children were last seen on September 5th, 2023 in Franklin County. Since then, communication efforts with Lauren have been unsuccessful. If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Lauren Cook and her…… Continue Reading
A best-selling novelist from Patrick County is hosting a book signing in Downtown Roanoke tomorrow. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details. The post Retired Judge releases latest legal thriller; book signing in Roanoke tomorrow first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Twenty years ago what they describe as Roanoke’s Oldest Fine Art Galley opened on Market Street. Three years ago it moved around the corner at 22 Campbell Avenue and now the Market Gallery will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting tomorrow at 3-pm. At tomorrow’s ribbon cutting member artists of the collective will be…… Continue Reading
A new restaurant is bringing cuisine you can’t find in Vinton to the town’s resurging downtown. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Pollard 107 South open in revamped downtown Vinton first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
It had become a tradition for many in the valley after more than a decade – the annual Roanoke Greek Festival – and now after a pandemic pause it returns this Friday through Sunday. An update from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Greek Festival is back after a 3-year hiatus first appeared on News/Talk…… 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 Greek Festival is back; Bright Star at Mill Mountain Theatre and new legal thriller first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
(from Virginia State Police) The crash occurred at 10:09 p.m. on Saturday, September 9th on Interstate 81 at the 134-mile marker. The crash involved four passenger vehicles and one tractor trailer. A 2003 Ford Excursion was traveling south when the vehicle crossed the median and struck a 2015 Ford Expedition, a 2022 Kia and then a…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City wants you to prepared should disaster strike. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on the upcoming Prepareathon, which is also part of the Welcoming Week observance. The post 2023 Prepareathon’s goal: helping people get ready for natural disasters first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Carilion Clinic celebrated the opening of its newest Family and Community Medicine office at the corner of Route 419 and Starkey Road with a ribbon-cutting this morning. The new facility is adjacent to Carilion’s Velocity urgent care center, so some services can be shared. Patients are now being accepted; there are 8 exam rooms on…… Continue Reading
The owner of two local computer stores says he is seeing increasing cases of computer fraud that begin with a legitimate call for tech support — but the person at the other end sometimes takes on a second job of sorts once the tech issue in question is resolved. Chris Duncan owns Vinton Computer and…… Continue Reading