A local program aiming to create a “grow-your-own” pipeline of local teachers is the recipient of a major grant. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has the latest on the Bridges Program: Click here to learn more about the partnership The post New grant will help local program build more “Bridges” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
A former VA Congressman who served as a January 6th Committee adviser has a response to those candidates who promise to pardon Trump should he be convicted and they get elected. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Former Jan. 6th Committee adviser weighs in on Trump indictments first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Are the Washington Commanders players concerned with the “intensity” of Assistant Head Coach Eric Bienemy? There’s a lot of hearsay as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. The post New OC discusses “intensity” reports ahead of game 1 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The 13th annual Floyd Yoga Jam is gearing up for visitors from all over the country. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on the 4-day celebration of music, yoga and healing arts. More Floyd Yoga Jam info here The post Floyd Yoga Jam is a hot ticket first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
The results of the 2023 Report on Analysis of Traffic Stop Data is alarming to the NAACP, but not surprising. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. The post Virginia NAACP responds to traffic stop data first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(Franklin County Sheriff’s Office) On Wednesday, August 9th, 2023, a husband and wife from the Henry area were arrested on indictments for embezzling funds from a local youth baseball organization. 42-year-old Brandon Carl Powell and 36-year-old Ashley Poff Powell were each charged with one felony count of Embezzlement over $1,000. Both were released on recognizance…… Continue Reading
Roanoke’s annual showcase of its metro-mountain lifestyle – the Go Outside Festival – is back again in mid-October. That means the lumberjack show, outdoor equipment out-fitter demos, live music, craft beer, outdoor-themed films and more. An early preview from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: ROANOKE, VA (August 9, 2022) – The Anthem GO Outside Festival (GO Fest)…… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, VA (August 9, 2022) – The Anthem GO Outside Festival (GO Fest) returns to Elmwood Park in Roanoke this October 13-15. Organizers are pleased to announce a new partnership with Explore Park to offer festival camping to attendees, as well as the return of favorite shows including the renowned Banff Mountain Film Festival World…… Continue Reading
A $20,000 winning ticket was bought in Salem. It was reportedly purchased at Sheetz. Two other winning tickets were purchased in Norfolk and Henrico. Sales of “Mega Millions” tickets in Virginia as the jackpot grew — from April 18th until a winner was drawn yesterday — to a record amount generated an estimated $31.1 million…… Continue Reading
School resumes today for students in many area schools, among them Roanoke, Botetourt, Franklin and Craig Counties. Many school systems will begin their year with some teaching positions still open, but there is at least one exception in our region: as the week began, Roanoke County schools had exactly one teaching position still unfilled. Superintendent…… Continue Reading