We were once again joined live in studio this morning by Roanoke City Manager Bob Cowell, for an update on what’s been happening in the Star City recently. Housing, Evans Spring and a proposed curfew were among the issues discussed. Hear the complete conversation below or watch it on Facebook. The post Roanoke City Manager…… Continue Reading
On March 28, 2023 at approximately 7:30 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a shooting that had occurred in the 2800 block of Meadows Street NW. Responding officers located a vehicle with damages that appeared to have been caused by gunfire. Officers also located a juvenile female with…… Continue Reading
Roanoke College starts its Virginia Conference on Race tomorrow. We spoke with the President of the university to learn more, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. The post 2nd Virginia Conference on Race happening this week first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A collaboration that includes Johnson & Johnson Innovation will pay off tomorrow when a shared lab space that can support more than a dozen small startups kicks things off with a “soft opening” celebration in Blacksburg. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Wet/dry lab debuts tomorrow at VTCRC first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
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 SVB’s Cinderella; Montgomery museum wins award first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Permitting and logistical factors” at the new FloydFest site on US 221 – FestivalPark – is not currently viable for a 2023 festival. Across the Way Productions says it is exploring other options for that same weekend in July and will have more information to make public on April 6th. Sam Calhoun is with ATW;…… Continue Reading
The Fralin Free Clinic for the Homeless has operated in the Valley for over a decade now. But it’s not just the homeless they’re seeing. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post Local clinic talks impact after over 10 years serving the homeless first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia’s Governor made a stop in Roanoke to sign bills meant to provide vulnerable Virginians with greater support. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: The post Youngkin visits Roanoke; Signs three new bills into law first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, Va. – A federal grand jury in Roanoke, Virginia has indicted James Howard Spencer, the Mayor of Glen Lyn, Virginia, for his alleged violation of the Clean Water Act (CWA). The CWA was enacted by Congress to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological quality of the nation’s waterways. The indictment, returned under…… Continue Reading
Last night, Virginia Tech’s women made history against Ohio State. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on their progression in the NCAA tournament: SEATTLE (AP) — Virginia Tech coach Kenny Brooks stood at the stop of the ladder about to trim the final strands from the net when the familiar thumping beat started blaring through the…… Continue Reading