Roanoke’s forgotten history will be uncovered with the premiere of a documentary film. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on “Hidden in Plain Site”: Click here to register for the free event The post Hidden local history to be uncovered this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A large outside wall mural created by Roanoke native artist Dorothy Gillespie in 1979 and given to the city had faded over time. Today after two local artists revived “Accentuated Forms in Space” it was rededicated outside the Municipal Building, across the street from the commercial structure that houses the 2 Chill restaurant. Jack Fralin…… Continue Reading
A gun violence activist group made waves on social media this weekend. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more from the Deputy co-lead of a Virginia chapter on the Mother’s Day of Action: The post Moms Demand Action: Calling for an end to gun violence first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Congressman from our area has questioned unemployment fraud stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Hearing brings pandemic-related fraud to forefront first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges in Downtown Roanoke adds a brand new, one of a kind rock show to the Northwest Ace Summer Concert Series. Friday, July 21st, 2023. 80s Rock Parody band Steel Panther comes to the Dr Pepper Park stage. Rolling Stone avowed, “There’s a reason Steel Panther have transcended their origins…… Continue Reading
The United States continues to experience mass shootings daily. According to the Gun Violence Archive there have been more mass shooting than days in 2023. Senator Tim Kaine weighed in last week; WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. The post Kaine on banning assault rifles and current laws in place first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Wednesday, (May 10) at 4:35 p.m. on Route 220, just north of Taylor Road in Franklin County. A 2015 Toyota RAV4 pulled out of the Carilion Clinic, crossing the northbound lanes of Route 220, when…… Continue Reading
It’s official – Roanoke has been designated as a “Bee City USA,” affiliate, the 13th in Virginia. Bee Cities provide support for pollinators by providing healthy bee habitats and using native plants. Vic Thomas Park just off Memorial Avenue is home to wildflower gardens and what Roanoke City calls “pollinator-friendly” species. Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea…… Continue Reading
Among the many creative NFL Schedule release videos, Washington made the newest member of their “front office” in the spotlight. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. See the full video by CLICKING HERE The post Major Tuddy joins in on the NFL schedule release hype first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Earlier this week on National Fentanyl Awareness Day, Governor Youngkin spoke at a public event about a 42 pound fentanyl seizure made in the Commonwealth. Meanwhile Virginia’s Attorney General tells WFIR that the battle goes on, as Gene Marrano reports: The post AG Miyares with WFIR during National Prevention Week first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading