A local youth program will hit its one year anniversary soon. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on the impacts it’s made in that time: Click here to get involved with RISE 540 The post RISE 540: Building safety and community amid rising gun violence first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A local community theater is mourning the loss of one of their own this week — but they say the show must go on. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: You can click here to help support David J. Schultz II’s family The post Local production of Little Shop of Horrors mourns cast member first…… Continue Reading
“Cautiously optimistic” might be a good way to describe how U.S. Democratic Senator Tim Kaine feels about the new policies regarding migrants at the Southern border that will go into effect as Title 42 ends today. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Title 42 ends today; Kaine on what’s next for immigration policy first…… Continue Reading
Roanoke should consider demolishing and replacing its iconic Mill Mountain Star because of its need for extensive renovation, according to an internal city report uncovered by The Roanoke Rambler. In conjunction with the online news source the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has more: Star Replacement WRAP 5-11 The post The Mill Mountain Star could…… 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 Ballet, Dr. Pepper Park, the Dog Bowl returns with a partner and more first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
A jury has found former President Donald Trump liable for battery and defamation in the E. Jean Carroll case. Carroll, who brought the lawsuit in November, alleged that Trump defamed her in his 2022 Truth Social post by calling her allegations “a Hoax and a lie” and saying “This woman is not my type!” when he denied her claim…… Continue Reading
5 Points Music Sanctuary is moving its outdoor live music series this summer to The Dog Bowl at Black Dog Salvage. Sicard Hollow and the Virginia Creepers lead off the “5 Points outdoors” schedule with bluegrass this Saturday night. FloydFest favorite Abby Bryant and the Echoes is up next on June 3. Reserve tickets on…… Continue Reading
In honor of fentanyl awareness day, a local organization is speaking out about the dangers of the drug. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: The post Local organization calling attention to fentanyl in the Valley first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
On Tuesday May 9, 2023, around 7:20am, a 2008 Mercury Mariner, driven by Walter Rodriguez Flores, crossed the double yellow line in the 5900 block of Old Mountain Rd in Roanoke County. The Mercury struck a 2018 Buick Encore head on. The driver of the Buick was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.…… Continue Reading
On May 8 at approximately 8:20 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 3800 block of Panorama Avenue NW. Responding officers located an adult male with what appeared to be serious injuries lying in a parking lot in the area. Officers…… Continue Reading