NORFOLK, Va. – ESPN’s flagship morning debate show, First Take, is heading to Norfolk State University for a special live The post ESPN’s ‘First Take’ to broadcast live from Norfolk State University first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors votes to acquire Explore Park
Roanoke County’s Board of Supervisors is celebrating after completing what is believed to be the biggest land acquisition The post Roanoke County Board of Supervisors votes to acquire Explore Park first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Sidewalk Sale returns to downtown Roanoke
Downtown Roanoke retailers will turn their shops “inside out” this Saturday with the annual Sidewalk Sale. Its designed The post Sidewalk Sale returns to downtown Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Police officials discuss crime data center
Roanoke City Police officials went before city council to discuss the department’s new crime data center. WFIR’s Clark The post Roanoke City Police officials discuss crime data center first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Spanberger lead over Earle-Sears narrows
Democrat Abigail Spanberger holds a 7-point lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears (46%-39%) in the November election for Virginia The post Spanberger lead over Earle-Sears narrows first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke City zoning amendment makes Preservation Foundation “endangered” list
Since 1996 the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation has published an annual “endangered sites list,” highlighting older, often historic The post Roanoke City zoning amendment makes Preservation Foundation “endangered” list first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
New Cancer Center’s goal is to reduce local mortality rates
The Carilion Taubman Cancer Center has reached 97% of its goal to raise $100 million. The project is The post New Cancer Center’s goal is to reduce local mortality rates first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Latest Roanoke Valley Healthy Living Index shows progress
The Roanoke Valley Healthy Living Index – a survey conducted every three years – shows some promise that The post Latest Roanoke Valley Healthy Living Index shows progress first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Sheetz opens another location in SW Roanoke County
Southwest Roanoke County has jumped on the Sheetz bandwagon, with a grand opening and ribbon cutting for the The post Sheetz opens another location in SW Roanoke County first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
AAA urges caution as Roanoke students return to school
With school bells about to ring, the auto club is highlighting risks from distracted students and drivers, and The post AAA urges caution as Roanoke students return to school first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading