SALEM, Va. – Tom Bowers, the commonwealth’s attorney for the City of Salem, announced Thursday he will not seek The post Tom Bowers announces retirement after 20 years as Salem’s top prosecutor first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Local Middle East expert on what’s next after US/Israel strikes in Iran
There’s still some disagreement between the President and some in the White House – and on Capitol Hill The post Local Middle East expert on what’s next after US/Israel strikes in Iran first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
New RAM House facility makes progress on renovations
Roanoke Area Ministries, known for their “RAMHouse,” recently announced that construction for a new day shelter on Elm The post New RAM House facility makes progress on renovations first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
No injuries reported following house fire in the Bonsack area
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at 11:58 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to the 4800 block The post No injuries reported following house fire in the Bonsack area first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Downtown Roanoke to host Star City Slide event this weekend
Downtown Roanoke Inc. is encouraging residents to “slide” into summer and escape the heat with an 800-foot waterslide The post Downtown Roanoke to host Star City Slide event this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke County School Board approves turf field at Hidden Valley High School
The Roanoke County School Board has ok’d the installation of a turf field at Hidden Valley High School.More The post Roanoke County School Board approves turf field at Hidden Valley High School first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs to reveal new logo and jerseys
ROANOKE, Va. – June 25, 2025 — The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs will unveil a new logo and The post Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs to reveal new logo and jerseys first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Botetourt County incident leaves two men dead in officer involved shooting
(From Botetourt County sheriff’s office) Deputy- Involved Shooting Under Investigation: This morning at approximately 7:00 a.m., Deputies with The post Botetourt County incident leaves two men dead in officer involved shooting first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Beach music, Motor Madness at VMT, and FloydFest gets set to raise ticket prices soon
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post Beach music, Motor Madness at VMT, and FloydFest gets set to raise ticket prices soon first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Google buys land for potential data center in Botetourt County
Officials say Google’s move into Botetourt County could help shape the future of technology — and public services. The post Google buys land for potential data center in Botetourt County first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading