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 Sidewalk Art Show, the Pride Ball and the Lebanese Festival is back! first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
In honor of Pride Month, one local organizer is putting together an event that highlights Ballroom culture. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: Click here to get your tickets The post Roanoke’s first Pride Ball coming soon to the Taubman first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A new CEO is stepping up at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post New CEO looks forward to the future of BGCSWVA first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke College announces that Curtis Campbell has been selected as its new director of athletics effective July 1. Campbell has 23 years of experience working in intercollegiate athletics. He is currently the director of athletics at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, a role he’s held since 2020. Previously, he served as director of athletics at…… Continue Reading
From Virginia State Police: At approximately 3:30 a.m. this morning, a Chevrolet SUV, pulling a U-haul trailer was traveling north on Interstate 81, at the 120.2. The vehicle lost control and spun-out and was struck by a tractor trailer, which was also traveling north.A secondary crash occurred shortly after the first, and there were no…… Continue Reading
As United Way of Roanoke Valley gets ready for its “Days of Action” volunteer community projects in late June they are sounding the call early for donations of food and everyday supplies. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post United Way food and supply drive ahead of Days of Action first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
A new plan aimed at bolstering Virginia’s resilience in the face of disasters takes a stab at enhancing equity at the same time. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on the Commonwealth’s freshly approved hazard mitigation plan: The post Commonwealth’s new hazard mitigation plan emphasizes expanding equity first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Loudon Avenue Christian Church in NW Roanoke is hosting a Men’s Health Day later this week. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports it is part of Men’s Health Month in June: The post Men’s Health Day in NW Roanoke this Saturday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from State Police) There are 4 crashes blocking Interstate 81 northbound at the moment. The crashes are at the 120-mile marker in Montgomery County. Multiple tractor trailers and cars involved. I’m hearing there are 20 vehicles involved. It’s unclear if there are any injuries at this time. mULTIPLE Units are on-scene and say there will…… Continue Reading
From Roanoke County Fire-EMS 5/26/23: This morning at 3:30 a.m., Roanoke Fire-EMS was dispatched to a residential structure fire on the 800 block of Rorer Ave SW. A few moments later, Roanoke Fire-EMS was dispatched to the 30 block of 14th St SW for another residential structure fire. The fires were quickly brought under control…… Continue Reading