A local chamber of commerce has taken a big step towards providing for its community. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details on the new Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce Foundation: The post New non-profit organization to bring “extensive opportunities” to community first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Envision Center cut the ribbon in Northwest Roanoke this morning. The resource hub is open to anyone in the community. Community partners at the Envision Center also include Carilion Clinic, the Harvest Collective, Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, and Family Service of Roanoke Valley. Greg Goodman is Director of Community Support Services for the Roanoke…… Continue Reading
The legacy foundation of a local businesswoman announces a scholarship opportunity. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on the Margaret R. Baker Foundation’s open scholarship: Click here to submit your application The post Margaret R. Baker Foundation offering scholarship opportunity first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Roanoke broadcast legend has passed away. Bob Clark died at age 82. His radio career began in 1962 and spanned close to 60 years, the last 35 of them at WFIR, and he loved them all. Bob was one of the most-heard radio voices in Roanoke history, but as Evan Jones reports, he will…… Continue Reading
Roanoke Public Libraries announces a new video series aimed at addressing anxiety and depression in local kids and teens. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Library announces new educational health series focused on emotional health first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
With record heat waves in the desert southwest, parts of the southeast – and around the globe for that matter – a local professor of Urban Affairs and Planning says its time to figure climate adaptation into how cities are developed. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano. The post Better planning to help minimize “Urban Heat…… 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 Area’s trail heritage on display at local museums first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar. With a look at some of the events coming up this weekend and in the near future. The post Area’s rail heritage on display at local museums first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
After a recent bear scare in Downtown Roanoke, one expert gets to the bottom of what caused it. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that and what to do if you find a bear in your neighborhood: Click here for more resources on keep bears at bay The post Expert explains Downtown Roanoke’s recent bear scare first…… Continue Reading
Tomorrow at Charter Hall in downtown Roanoke a sold-out event will celebrate the Rescue Mission of Roanoke’s 75th anniversary. The keynote speaker will talk about the services her organization provides in the Boston area to the homeless – and how that translates to conditions here in Roanoke. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Rescue…… Continue Reading