Researchers at Virginia Tech are joining a multi-institutional team to tackle a lethal childhood brain cancer. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: The post Local researchers join the fight against deadly brain cancer first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
One of Virginia’s U.S. Senators took to Fox News to discuss his new bipartisan legislation aimed at tackling a rising problem in the Commonwealth. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Sen. Kaine pushing bipartisan bill targeting Fentanyl trafficking first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
If you are looking to eat or drink outside, all the spots in Downtown Roanoke to do so have been collected into one place as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. Click HERE to see the full downtown Roanoke Inc. outside eating guide The post Guide to outdoor dining, drinks in downtown Roanoke launches first appeared on…… Continue Reading
While Democrats tend to favor gun control and limiting who can purchase firearms as a way to curb gun violence, Republicans like Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares look for other ways to combat the issue. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with Miyares recently: The post Miyares offers his take on gun control first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
As Congress debates whether to ban the popular social media site nationwide, one state has already signed a ban bill into law. WFIR’s Emma Thomas spoke with a local multimedia journalism Professor about what this could mean for the controversial site’s future: The post Montana first state to ban TikTok; Local expert weighs…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A coalition that includes influential business and advocacy groups wrote this week to Virginia lawmakers and Gov. Glenn Youngkin, asking them to take action to fill two long-running vacancies on the state’s powerful regulatory panel that oversees interests ranging from utilities to insurance. Members of the Virginia Ratepayer Protection Alliance, including…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Valley is situated in a region of great natural beauty, enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. The Blue Ridge Land Conservancy (BRLC) is working to ensure that the landscapes we love will be here to be enjoyed by generations to come. On Thursday, June 8 at 7 pm at the Salem Museum, David…… Continue Reading
A wildlife rehab center is reminding people of deer “do’s” and “don’t’s” as fawn season gets underway. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports: The post Find a fawn? Here’s what to do first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Washington Park’s new swimming pool will likely need to be placed on the site of a crumbling, 19th-century caretaker’s cottage, according to current city plans. There is a community meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Hill Street Baptist Church for further discussion. In conjunction with the online news source Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill…… 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 Local Colors, Hidden in Plain Sight documentary and more first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading