A museum named for the man who photographed the last days of the steam locomotive engine in the South has now launched a photography exhibit from the next generation of trains. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: The post On the Rails at Link Museum – train photos from more recent eras first appeared…… Continue Reading
Early morning non-fatal shooting in NW Roanoke
On July 15, 2023 at approximately 0430 A.M Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of reports of shots fired in the 700 block of Hunt Ave Nw. Responding officers did not find anyone injured at the scene. Officers were later notified by E-911 of a person with gunshots wounds at…… Continue Reading
Congressman questions FBI Director about Virginia issues
One of our local congressmen was among those questioning FBI Director Christopher Wray this week. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Congressman questions FBI Director about Virginia issues first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
“Jazz in July”; heralding the future of Melrose Plaza
A Roanoke-native is returning for a performance that organizers hope will kick-off the future Melrose Plaza’s reputation as a local gathering place. WFIR’s Emma Thomas, has that story: Click here to learn more about Melrose Plaza The post “Jazz in July”; heralding the future of Melrose Plaza first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Hurricane season briefing in Roanoke focuses on “Inland Impacts”
Even though the Roanoke Valley is hundreds of miles away from coastal areas where hurricanes hit – especially during the “season” that began last month and runs through November – residents need to be prepared for catastrophic rain events that can happen here. Shawn Talmadge with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management spoke this morning…… Continue Reading
Region’s first hospice house one step closer to reality
A landmark grant is helping to bring southwest Virginia’s first hospice house to fruition. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Region’s first hospice house one step closer to reality first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Behind on taxes? Free clinic in Roanoke could help
Have some taxes you still haven’t done? WFIR’s Ian Price has more on a free tax clinic in Roanoke. The post Behind on taxes? Free clinic in Roanoke could help first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Records show Virginia Children’s Theatre spent beyond means, lost $142,000 in income
Virginia Children’s Theatre spent money on lavish musical productions despite early signs the Roanoke nonprofit did not have the funds to do so, according to internal records obtained by The Roanoke Rambler. In conjunction with the online news source, The Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story: VCT 2 Bougie WRAP 7-13 For more…… Continue Reading
Americans arrested without a hearing? Amendment would remove rule
One local Congressman is close to getting a rule changed that would allow the military to pick up American citizens without a hearing. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Americans arrested without a hearing? Amendment would remove rule first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Botetourt County turns to YouTube to air board meetings live
does not have a government access channel like RVTV, but starting with a public meeting on Monday they’ll find another way to air those sessions. WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: The post Botetourt County turns to YouTube to air board meetings live first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading