Live music offered on a regular basis at the Grandin Theatre became a reality last winter and now a schedule of Fall 2023 concerts has been announced. Changes at the historic movie venue helped make that possible, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Grandin makeover makes live music a better fit for movie theater…… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Northbound Interstate 81 is once again open, but some residual backups may take some time to entirely clear. PREVIOUS:What VDOT calls a “security-police activity” is blocking a portion of northbound Interstate 81 through the Salem area — and creating some major backups. It means all northbound traffic is being taken off the highway at…… Continue Reading
There’s no Floyd Fest this year, but a local recreation destination is putting together a festival with artists you may have seen at Floyd Fest’s in the past. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details on this year’s WA Fest: Click here to get your tickets The post Second annual WA Fest coming soon; now with…… Continue Reading
An area BBQ food truck has been “drafted” to provide food to the Washington Commanders during training camp. The post Mama Jean’s BBQ to serve Washington Commanders during training camp first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke recently ranked as one of the best small cities for first-time home buyers, but one WalletHub analyst says that doesn’t mean it will be easy to buy one. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Roanoke among best cities for first-time home buyers first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Members of the Grandin Court neighborhood association voted last week to remove President Owen McGuire and Secretary Freeda Cathcart in a 63-25 vote; that came after McGuire and Cathcart were vocal in their concerns about the coffee shop proposal for Fishburn Park. But Cathcart says today the vote was unlawful according to the organization’s own…… Continue Reading
Good Samaritan Hospice has embarked on a capital campaign for its in-patient Center for Caring – the first facility of its kind in the region. We heard from Good Sam CEO Aaron Housh about the Center – and their mission – live in studio this morning. Hear the complete conversation below. (You can also watch…… Continue Reading
Its being billed as the first whitewater park of its kind in Virginia – and its coming to the Roanoke River Greenway, by 2026 if all goes well. The public can look at those plans next week, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post In-river park plans along greenway coming into focus first…… Continue Reading
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 Mathilda on stage at Mill Mountain … and live concert series at the Grandin Theatre first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Meta’s answer to Twitter has a policy that’s giving some potential users pause. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Some users taken by surprise by Threads’ unique policy first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading