After 2 years of construction a 124-room hotel across from the Radford University campus cut the ribbon today. The Highlander Radford also features a rooftop restaurant with mountain views, conference space, a coffee shop and visitor center. Rachel Pegues the general manager: The post The Highlander cuts the ribbon in Radford first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
A local company’s Young Artists are staging their first full opera. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Undergrad artists shine in upcoming Opera Roanoke production first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia’s Lt. Governor has weighed in on the recurring debate over gun reform that occurs after mass shootings like the recent one in Nashville. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Lt. Gov. discusses guns on long-running HBO show first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
One of two missing underage girls has been located safely. Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says 13-year-old Janiyah Rigney has been found safe. However, 14-year-old Kinley Blankenship is still missing. She’s described as white, 5-foot-5, 130 lbs. with brown hair and a tattoo of “Show No Love” on her left forearm. The post One girl found,…… Continue Reading
If you’ve never been down to New Orleans to see the colorful and imaginative Mardi Gras parades feature those “Krewes,” a scaled down first-time similar event is coming to downtown Roanoke on April 15th. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: The post Daisy Art Parade brings a bit of New Orleans to Roanoke first…… Continue Reading
In a bid to improve service reliability, AEP has submitted a rate review application asking to increase rates by over $200-million dollars. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post AEP submits application to raise rates by up to 16% first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
CommUNITY Church pastor Dr. Thomas McCracken will challenge incumbent Martha Hooker for the Republican nomination for the Catawba seat on the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors seat that’s up for election this November. McCracken will make the formal announcement next Monday at noon outside Glen Cove Elementary School. He says three County school board members…… Continue Reading
After this weekend’s high winds, a local wildlife rehab center is left with a new problem just before busy season. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: Click here to donate to Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center The post SWVA Wildlife Center at half-capacity after high winds first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Scott Parkinson, a former congressional staffer and advisor to now-Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other Republican officials, has announced plans to seek the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Senator Tim Kaine next year. Parkinson now works for the conservative economic policy group Club for Growth; he told The Associated Press that frustration over pandemic-related…… Continue Reading
A pro-life speaking engagement at one of the Commonwealth’s universities is attracting national attention after a protest leads to its shutdown. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post Pro-life event shutdown on VCU campus after protesters arrive first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading