As new research comes out regarding the effects of cannabis on mental health – one organization is warding off a resurgence of “Reefer Madness” concerns. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post NORML dispelling myths surrounding marijuana and mental health first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
With help from American Rescue Plan funding the Local Environmental Agriculture Project – or LEAP, which operates several seasonal farmers markets to support growers and a mobile unit, has opened a renovated headquarters on Patterson Avenue SW, the LEAP Hub. The LEAP Hub, which cut the ribbon today, includes a community room, cold and dry…… Continue Reading
As she promised, Freda Cathcart – one of the vocal opponents of the proposed coffee shop at Fishburn Park that was not approved by Roanoke City Council – has submitted an alternative proposal for the old caretaker’s cottage. Cathcart and Roni Sutton propose to leverage a no-interest loan for $100,000 combined with volunteer efforts to…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Lebanese Festival returns for its 22nd year this week. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on the menu: The post This weekend: Roanoke Lebanese Festival makes long-awaited return first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Lebanese Festival returns for its 22nd year this week. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on the menu: The post Tomorrow: Roanoke Lebanese Festival makes long-awaited return first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke College has raised the funds needed to reinstate football as a varsity sport. The college says it has raised more than $1.3 million – more than the goal set back in April when WFIR first told you about Roanoke College possibly bringing back the football program. The funding not only allows the school to…… Continue Reading
Homelessness in the Roanoke Valley has spiked this year, with an annual increase not experienced since before the Great Recession, according to new census data. In conjunction with the online news source, The Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story: Homeless Data WRAP 5-31 For more stories like this from the Roanoke Rambler CLICK HERE.…… Continue Reading
Homelessness in the Roanoke Valley has spiked this year, with an annual increase not experienced since before the Great Recession, according to new census data. In conjunction with the online news source, The Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story: Homeless Data WRAP 5-31 For more stories like this from the Roanoke Rambler CLICK HERE.…… Continue Reading
The 2023 USA Cycling Amateur Roanoke National Championships for ages 11 through 22 are returning to the Roanoke region June 14 through the 17 – with some new wrinkles. The indvidual time trial race has been moved to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the road races will originate from Franklin County’s Waid Park. Both were…… Continue Reading
From the crowded streets in busy downtown Roanoke to rural roadways and small towns in the Highlands. A regional organization wants to know how people use transportation as it plans for the future. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Take the regional travel survey here The post RVARC’s Regional Travel Survey seeks input first appeared on…… Continue Reading