Veteran marathoner Pam Rickard – who just ran her 17th Boston marathon on Monday – was among those who elected to keep running despite the Blue Ridge Marathon being canceled this morning during what turned out to be a short-lived thunderstorm that moved through the valley. Read her Facebook post below: (From Facebook) The race may…… Continue Reading
Update from marathon officials) We have information about what’s next after today’s race cancellation. But first, we want to express the disappointment our team feels that so many of you were not able to finish today. We look forward to this race year-round and it is our favorite thing to see you all cross the…… Continue Reading
(from BRM Facebook) Due to severe weather in the area, emergency services have been forced to officially CANCEL remaining races. All runners, volunteers, staff and crowd must immediately evacuate the course and Elmwood Park. Runners need to shelter in place at an available aid tent or other shelter. Shuttles will be deployed to pick you…… Continue Reading
Friday, April 21, Salem, Va – The Roanoke College Board of Trustees voted Thursday to support a proposal by President Frank Shushok Jr. to reinstate football as a varsity sport and add varsity cheerleading and marching band co-curricular programs. The proposal was approved on the condition that start-up funding of $1.2 million is in place…… Continue Reading
After a new label on their accounts had several major news outlets leaving Twitter, one Virginia Tech Professor takes a look at the importance of the site to modern-day journalism. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post ‘Nowhere to roost’ says Tech Professor after journalists leave Twitter first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Studies show what makes a region “sticky” are the social connections between people. That’s according to the Roanoke Regional Partnership, which has tweaked a program that had been focused solely on summer interns. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: The post OnBoard ROA program designed to show the “sticky” assets in region first appeared on…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On April 21, 2023 at approximately 12:20 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of shots fired in the 700 block of Tazewell Avenue SE. Responding officers located property damage to several vehicles and evidence of a shooting. As officers were on scene, they were notified that…… Continue Reading
A local healthcare provider is taking place in a worldwide study. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on a new FDA decision that opens it up to even more participants: Click here to check your eligibility for The Tapestry Study The post Carilion Clinic participating in multi-national autism study first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Local Facebook Groups banding together to throw a Baby Shower for the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post A baby shower … for a Wildlife rehab center first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Time is running out to register for the Blue Ridge Marathon and affiliated races this Saturday. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Sign up for Saturday races through tomorrow evening first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading