After several years of planning, community meetings and some pushback from local residents and businesses, where the issue of “safety” was a topic, the Third Street Station that is the new transit hub for Valley Metro buses cut the ribbon today. The 17 million dollar facility is also the new home base for Greyhound and…… Continue Reading
It’s a blast from the past for many – the Zoo Choo at Mill Mountain Zoo is back online after a major refurbishment of an attraction that dates back to the ’50s. Mill Mountain Zoo officials celebrated the Zoo Choo’s return with a ribbon cutting this morning. Amy Morgan is the Director of Operations: The…… Continue Reading
The future of Preston Park Elementary School is up in the air as officials wait to see whether their rezoning proposal will be approved. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post Rezoning decision could delay Preston Park rebuild another year first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia State Police is investigating a vehicle verses two motorcycles crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Monday, (Jun 12) at 7:49 p.m. on Six Mile Post Road, just west of Pepper Road in Franklin County. A 2001 Chevrolet Suburban was traveling west on Six Mile Post Road, when the vehicle lost control, ran…… Continue Reading
Better bonding with the Roanoke Police Department through basketball. That’s the idea behind the Lea Youth Outdoor Basketball League – which returns this Thursday at Melrose park in northwest Roanoke. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: The post Lea Youth League gears up at Melrose Park first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… 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 The RSO rocks Pink Floyd … and Romanian art at the Taubman first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
If flying through the trees and over river gorges three hundred feet below sounds like fun, find some time to “Get Out of Town” this summer to Pipestem. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on the West Virginia state park less than two hours away: The post Get Out of Town for a zipline experience at…… Continue Reading
Tomorrow, the iconic “zoo choo” ride opens back up at Mill Mountain Zoo after a fund drive and major refurbishment. With the story, WFIR’s Caroline Moore: The post The Zoo Choo set to return first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Virginia State Police) There was a fatal crash in Franklin County yesterday. The crash occurred at 7:49 p.m. on Six Mile Post Road, near Pepper Road. A 2001 Chevrolet Suburban was traveling east on Six Mile Post Road, when the vehicle ran off the roadway, overcorrected then struck a 2001 Kawasaki and a 2009…… Continue Reading
A bumper sticker seen in Botetourt County these days – “cows not condos,” and that same sentiment – has led to several GOP primaries next Tuesday in a solid “red” stronghold. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Two incumbent supervisors face primaries in Botetourt County first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading