The program at Mill Mountain Theatre this Saturday afternoon is called “Poetry In Motion” – spoken word, choral music, film and dance – all accompanied by an American Sign Language interpretation for the deaf and hard of hearing. A grant from the Roanoke Arts Commission is funding Poetry in Motion. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more,…… Continue Reading

An update on Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 Virginia’s Blue Ridge: As you may be aware, following this year’s edition of the Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 Virginia’s Blue Ridge Triathlon, the National Park Service will begin extensive road improvements to the Blue Ridge Parkway, the scenic byway through the Appalachian Mountains. We have been working with…… Continue Reading

They say “every dog has its day” and in this case it is “Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs Day” in the city, as proclaimed by Mayor Sherman Lea at today’s Council meeting. Team president Mickey Gray also announced at today’s City Council meeting that the Dawgs have signed a 5-year lease extension at the Berglund Center.…… Continue Reading

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Two Republican state legislators in Virginia who were endorsed by GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin won their party’s Saturday nominating contests for a state Senate seat, according to results provided by the party. Incumbent Sen. Bryce Reeves won the Republican nomination for the 28th Senate District, according to an email from Republican…… Continue Reading

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Since their wipeout in the 2021 election cycle, Virginia Democrats’ one remaining hold on state government has been in the General Assembly’s upper chamber. The narrow Senate Democratic majority prides itself on being a “brick wall” against Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s agenda. Operatives from both parties see a roadmap for Democrats…… Continue Reading