RAM House – short for Roanoke Area Ministries – is the largest day shelter for the homeless in Roanoke, open 365 days a year. RAM House has outgrown its outdated home on Campbell Avenue Southwest and is looking for a new location. Live in studio this morning to talk about that and about the services…… Continue Reading
After nearly two decades in the business of getting people the medications they need, one non-profit reflects on what’s changed and what’s stayed the same. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on Rx Partnership as they celebrate a special milestone: The post Non-profit widening medication access in VA celebrates 1 million prescriptions first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Carilion Clinic today announced that Steve Arner has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of the $2.4 billion not-for-profit academic health system and Nancy Howell Agee continues as CEO. Arner oversees the day-to-day management of Carilion’s seven hospitals – including a children’s hospital, Level 1 trauma center and more than 240 medical offices. He…… Continue Reading
A local favorite highlighting diversity in the Valley is back and bigger than before. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on Local Colors: The post Local Colors festival returning to Elmwood Park this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A shop in Bedford is helping you shop “local” without going to several shops to do it. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post New Bedford shop brings vendors to one place first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke’s forgotten history will be uncovered with the premiere of a documentary film. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on “Hidden in Plain Site”: Click here to register for the free event The post Hidden local history to be uncovered this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A large outside wall mural created by Roanoke native artist Dorothy Gillespie in 1979 and given to the city had faded over time. Today after two local artists revived “Accentuated Forms in Space” it was rededicated outside the Municipal Building, across the street from the commercial structure that houses the 2 Chill restaurant. Jack Fralin…… Continue Reading
A gun violence activist group made waves on social media this weekend. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more from the Deputy co-lead of a Virginia chapter on the Mother’s Day of Action: The post Moms Demand Action: Calling for an end to gun violence first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Congressman from our area has questioned unemployment fraud stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Hearing brings pandemic-related fraud to forefront first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges in Downtown Roanoke adds a brand new, one of a kind rock show to the Northwest Ace Summer Concert Series. Friday, July 21st, 2023. 80s Rock Parody band Steel Panther comes to the Dr Pepper Park stage. Rolling Stone avowed, “There’s a reason Steel Panther have transcended their origins…… Continue Reading