One of two Democratic members of Roanoke City council hopes to win a party State Senate primary next week and follow in his mentors footsteps. WFIR’s Clark Palmer explains. The post Priddy looks to follow in Edwards’ steps first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
There are two candidates vying for the State Senate District 4 Democratic nomination in next Tuesday’s primary. Both are currently on Roanoke City Council. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with Trish White-Boyd about her campaign: The post State Senate Democratic Primary is Tuesday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Town of Bedford has approved an agreement with a developer to bring a new business-class hotel near the D-Day Memorial. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. The post Bedford Hotel gets the thumbs up from Town Council first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Cancer of the tonsil – a throat disease increasingly common in healthy middle-aged adults these days – has led to the installation of an updated daVinci robotic surgery tool at Carilion Clinic. The tonsil is a lymph node in the back of the throat that filters out bacteria. Carilion installed the updated daVinci robotic tool…… Continue Reading
One local business leader says A.I. is the future of the business world — and its present. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on the way Large Language Models are revolutionizing the labor market: Click here to register for the webinar The post Upcoming webinar aims to help local business leaders learn A.I. first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
After several years of planning, community meetings and some pushback from local residents and businesses, where the issue of “safety” was a topic, the Third Street Station that is the new transit hub for Valley Metro buses cut the ribbon today. The 17 million dollar facility is also the new home base for Greyhound and…… Continue Reading
It’s a blast from the past for many – the Zoo Choo at Mill Mountain Zoo is back online after a major refurbishment of an attraction that dates back to the ’50s. Mill Mountain Zoo officials celebrated the Zoo Choo’s return with a ribbon cutting this morning. Amy Morgan is the Director of Operations: The…… Continue Reading
The future of Preston Park Elementary School is up in the air as officials wait to see whether their rezoning proposal will be approved. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post Rezoning decision could delay Preston Park rebuild another year first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia State Police is investigating a vehicle verses two motorcycles crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Monday, (Jun 12) at 7:49 p.m. on Six Mile Post Road, just west of Pepper Road in Franklin County. A 2001 Chevrolet Suburban was traveling west on Six Mile Post Road, when the vehicle lost control, ran…… Continue Reading
Better bonding with the Roanoke Police Department through basketball. That’s the idea behind the Lea Youth Outdoor Basketball League – which returns this Thursday at Melrose park in northwest Roanoke. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: The post Lea Youth League gears up at Melrose Park first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading