As Congress debates whether to ban the popular social media site nationwide, one state has already signed a ban bill into law. WFIR’s Emma Thomas spoke with a local multimedia journalism Professor about what this could mean for the controversial site’s future: The post Montana first state to ban TikTok; Local expert weighs…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A coalition that includes influential business and advocacy groups wrote this week to Virginia lawmakers and Gov. Glenn Youngkin, asking them to take action to fill two long-running vacancies on the state’s powerful regulatory panel that oversees interests ranging from utilities to insurance. Members of the Virginia Ratepayer Protection Alliance, including…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Valley is situated in a region of great natural beauty, enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. The Blue Ridge Land Conservancy (BRLC) is working to ensure that the landscapes we love will be here to be enjoyed by generations to come. On Thursday, June 8 at 7 pm at the Salem Museum, David…… Continue Reading
A wildlife rehab center is reminding people of deer “do’s” and “don’t’s” as fawn season gets underway. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports: The post Find a fawn? Here’s what to do first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Washington Park’s new swimming pool will likely need to be placed on the site of a crumbling, 19th-century caretaker’s cottage, according to current city plans. There is a community meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Hill Street Baptist Church for further discussion. In conjunction with the online news source Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill…… 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 Local Colors, Hidden in Plain Sight documentary and more first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
A popular Roanoke nightspot is set to honor a local musical mainstay who recently passed away. Martin’s Downtown will hold a special show Thursday honoring Joey Feazell. He played numerous shows at Martin’s and elsewhere over the last 12 years or so, first with the Riverbank Ramblers and later with J.E. Feazell & th’ Dive…… Continue Reading
Mill Mountain Zoo opens a new playground Thursday, one aimed at helping children learn the value of insects. The zoo and Carilion Children’s have teamed up to create the playground called “Curiosity Corner”. Among other things, it includes large insect sculptures children can play on, along with interactive games and informational signage. WFIR’s Evan Jones…… Continue Reading
For a second time Valley Metro, The Town of Vinton and the Vinton Breakfast Lions Club have come together to build a modern looking, covered bus stop in the town; the newest is at Lakeside Plaza Shopping Store where Kroger is located. Peters said supply chain issues and then a partial rebuild after the new…… Continue Reading
President Biden was scheduled to meet yesterday with Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy to discuss the debt ceiling vote impasse over the budget cuts the GOP wants to link to that vote. An update on that tug-of-war and its global implications from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Tech economist on global impact of…… Continue Reading