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
Historic cottage in Washington Park may be removed for new city pool
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
Local Colors, Hidden in Plain Sight documentary and more
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
Downtown nightspot to honor local musician who who died at 36
A popular Roanoke nightspot is set to honor a local musical mainstay who recently passed away. Martin’s Downtown will hold a special show Thursday honoring Joey Feazell. He played numerous shows at Martin’s and elsewhere over the last 12 years or so, first with the Riverbank Ramblers and later with J.E. Feazell & th’ Dive…… Continue Reading
Fear no insects: Message in new MM Zoo playground
Mill Mountain Zoo opens a new playground Thursday, one aimed at helping children learn the value of insects. The zoo and Carilion Children’s have teamed up to create the playground called “Curiosity Corner”. Among other things, it includes large insect sculptures children can play on, along with interactive games and informational signage. WFIR’s Evan Jones…… Continue Reading
Vinton celebrates new Valley Metro covered bus stop
For a second time Valley Metro, The Town of Vinton and the Vinton Breakfast Lions Club have come together to build a modern looking, covered bus stop in the town; the newest is at Lakeside Plaza Shopping Store where Kroger is located. Peters said supply chain issues and then a partial rebuild after the new…… Continue Reading
Tech economist on global impact on debt ceiling default
President Biden was scheduled to meet yesterday with Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy to discuss the debt ceiling vote impasse over the budget cuts the GOP wants to link to that vote. An update on that tug-of-war and its global implications from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Tech economist on global impact on…… Continue Reading
Tech economist on global impact of debt ceiling default
President Biden was scheduled to meet yesterday with Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy to discuss the debt ceiling vote impasse over the budget cuts the GOP wants to link to that vote. An update on that tug-of-war and its global implications from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Tech economist on global impact of…… Continue Reading
RAM House looking for new building – in order to expand services
RAM House – short for Roanoke Area Ministries – is the largest day shelter for the homeless in Roanoke, open 365 days a year. RAM House has outgrown its outdated home on Campbell Avenue Southwest and is looking for a new location. Live in studio this morning to talk about that and about the services…… Continue Reading
Non-profit widening medication access in VA celebrates 1 million prescriptions
After nearly two decades in the business of getting people the medications they need, one non-profit reflects on what’s changed and what’s stayed the same. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on Rx Partnership as they celebrate a special milestone: The post Non-profit widening medication access in VA celebrates 1 million prescriptions first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading