(AP) A man who served a prison term for joining torch-toting white nationalists in marching through the University of Virginia’s campus in 2017 has been arrested on charges that he stormed the U.S. Capitol and attacked police officers. Tyler Bradley Dykes, 25, of Bluffton, South Carolina, was arrested in Charlottesville, Virginia, and made his initial court…… Continue Reading
Rejoice and Amplify Your Voice is an open mic night meant to start a conversation between people who have experienced home insecurity and those who want to learn more about their experiences. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. The post Homeless invited to tell their stories on Monday at Ursula’s Cafe first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Speaking live on WFIR this morning from Washington, Republican Congressman Ben Cline offered his take on the looming possible felony indictments of former President Donald Trump, related to election fraud and conspiracy in 2020. Cline is a member of the judiciary committee in the GOP-majority House; he also spoke about the recent hearings that featured…… Continue Reading
A local chamber of commerce has taken a big step towards providing for its community. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details on the new Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce Foundation: The post New non-profit organization to bring “extensive opportunities” to community first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Envision Center cut the ribbon in Northwest Roanoke this morning. The resource hub is open to anyone in the community. Community partners at the Envision Center also include Carilion Clinic, the Harvest Collective, Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, and Family Service of Roanoke Valley. Greg Goodman is Director of Community Support Services for the Roanoke…… Continue Reading
The legacy foundation of a local businesswoman announces a scholarship opportunity. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on the Margaret R. Baker Foundation’s open scholarship: Click here to submit your application The post Margaret R. Baker Foundation offering scholarship opportunity first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Roanoke broadcast legend has passed away. Bob Clark died at age 82. His radio career began in 1962 and spanned close to 60 years, the last 35 of them at WFIR, and he loved them all. Bob was one of the most-heard radio voices in Roanoke history, but as Evan Jones reports, he will…… Continue Reading
Roanoke Public Libraries announces a new video series aimed at addressing anxiety and depression in local kids and teens. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Library announces new educational health series focused on emotional health first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
With record heat waves in the desert southwest, parts of the southeast – and around the globe for that matter – a local professor of Urban Affairs and Planning says its time to figure climate adaptation into how cities are developed. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano. The post Better planning to help minimize “Urban Heat…… 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 Area’s rail heritage on display at local museums first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading