If you’re one of the many Virginians hitting the road this Summer, experts at AAA warn you to plan ahead. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details on this year’s busy travel season: The post AAA reports summer travel is already heating up first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
AARP Virginia is hosting its annual Scam Jam to educate people about online scams tomorrow. WFIR’s Ian Price has more about the online event. Click HERE to learn more about the Scam Jam The post AARP’s Scam Jam looks to help you be aware first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Artists are opening their doors to the public for Open Studios Roanoke 2023 this weekend . WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno gives us a tour. Check out tour map here The post Open Studios Roanoke is back this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs took down Birmingham 4-2 on Thursday night to take a 1-0 lead in the SPHL President’s Cup Final. Stephen Alvo, Jason Lavallée, Nick Ford, and Matt O’Dea all scored goals for the Dawgs, while Austyn Roudebush made 25 saves. Game two will be tomorrow night in Birmingham. The post Dawgs…… Continue Reading
On April 26, 2023 at approximately 6:10 p.m., a Roanoke Police Officer was on routine patrol in the 1900 block of Melrose Avenue NW when she heard the sounds of gunshots from an area nearby. As the officer responded to that area, the City of Roanoke E-911 Center advised that there was a report of…… Continue Reading
Feeding Southwest Virginia is seeing a decrease in donations and a 30-percent increase in demand. The 31st annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is more important than ever. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports this year’s drive is going virtual. Donate here The post Stamp Out Hunger goes virtual next month first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
April is National Volunteer Month and with the number of those who give of their time and skills still down considerably since pre-Covid days, a statewide organization is putting out the welcome mat. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: The post April is National Volunteer Month first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Its game one tonight in the SPHL Championship Series – the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are on the road to take on the Birmingham Bulls. The Dawgs made it to the Presidents Cup series last season but fell short as the broadcast voice of the team – Mitch Stewart – notes: The post Rail…… Continue Reading
A food truck and its owner are now tied to an event venue that’s expanded past just hosting weddings in the Grandin area. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Food truck and event venue join forces to expand offerings first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Gainsboro residents expressed confusion and criticism over a report presented Tuesday aimed at guiding the long-neglected neighborhood’s revitalization. In conjunction with the online source the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story: Gainsboro WRAP 4-27 The post Consultants and residents at odds over Gainsboro revitalization efforts first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading