A recent study named Virginia as one of 2023’s top ten best states to live in. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details on where the state shined — AND where it fell flat: The post Commonwealth ranks among top ten best states to live in first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
With a refresh on the horizon, officials at the Roanoke City Market Building are looking to hear what the community wants out of the historic building in the future. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: Click here to take the survey The post Calling all feedback; Market Building looking to make changes first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
CommUNITY Church pastor Thomas McCracken says his decision to drop an independent campaign for the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors seat in the Catawba district has to do with the “old guard” Republican party closing ranks around incumbent Martha Hooker. In June McCracken dropped his GOP primary bid for Hooker’s seat, then announced the independent…… Continue Reading
A musical adaptation of a classic novel will hit a local stage this week. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: Click here to get your tickets The post Lionel Bart’s “Oliver!” takes the stage at Attic Productions first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Indicted again – for a fourth time. Former President Donald Trump still leads the early polls when it comes to the 2024 Republican nominee – but could the charges handed down against him and 18 others in Atlanta this week turn the tide? A political science expert from Virginia Tech ponders that question, as WFIR’s…… Continue Reading
If your mother told you to “Eat Your Vegetables” when you were growing up, a new study by a local medical school professor suggests it is advice that can help you at the other end of your life. Kathy Dorey is a mostly-retired professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine who authored a…… Continue Reading
As schools reopen across Virginia, one of the greatest challenges still facing them is trying to recover from the learning loss experienced during the COVID-related classroom closures. An area superintendent says one big help often begins right at home, as WFIR’s Evan Jones reports: The post Limiting, recovering from school learning loss can involve help…… Continue Reading
As schools reopen across Virginia, one of the greatest challenges still facing them is trying to recover from the learning loss experienced during the COVID-related classroom closures. An area superintendent says one big help often begins right at home, as WFIR’s Evan Jones reports: The post Limiting, recovering from learning loss can involve help at…… Continue Reading
The first of many “Meet R-P-D Community Forums” tomorrow night is just as much about business concerns as it is about the worries of residents. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Roanoke Police community forums begin with downtown first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
In the program’s second year and with a former Olympian at the helm, Roanoke College is set to hold its first cross-country mountain bike race, next weekend at Explore Park. Details from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Sign up for Go Noke! XC here The post Roanoke College Cycling team will host Go Noke! XC next…… Continue Reading