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
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
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
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
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
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 RAM House has outgrown its outdated home on Campbell Avenue Southwest and is looking for a new location.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
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
Carilion Clinic today announced that Steve Arner has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of the $2.4 billion not-for-profit academic health system and Nancy Howell Agee continues as CEO. Arner oversees the day-to-day management of Carilion’s seven hospitals – including a children’s hospital, Level 1 trauma center and more than 240 medical offices. He…… Continue Reading
A local favorite highlighting diversity in the Valley is back and bigger than before. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on Local Colors: The post Local Colors festival returning to Elmwood Park this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A shop in Bedford is helping you shop “local” without going to several shops to do it. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post New Bedford shop brings vendors to one place first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading