If you are one of the many ready to celebrate the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs first championship tomorrow WFIR’s Ian Price has all the info. The post Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs parade, Saturday celebration details first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The head coach of the Southern Professional Hockey League champion Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs was live in the studio this morning. Dan Bremner joined us to talk about this magical season for the Dawgs – and how Roanoke has embraced this team. Hear the full live in-studio interview below: Find full details about the…… Continue Reading
A new after school program aimed at helping kids through a tough transition is growing fast. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: Click here to learn more about the program The post Beacon Initiative opening new avenues for local middle schoolers first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A coalition that provides a range of mental health services wants people to “Go Green” in May, by wearing a green ribbon – the international symbol of mental health awareness. Healthy Roanoke Valley is also developing an on-line platform that is designed to make referrals and continuing care coordination an easier process for those seeking…… Continue Reading
Vinton’s Thrasher Park will play host to a free event designed to help people recharge for Mental Health Awareness month. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on the Latinas Dream Big event: The post Local organization building social support systems at ‘Dream Big’ event first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Two artists come together for a show tomorrow that will convey the same themes – one in black and white and the other in big colorful “strokes of chaos.” WFIR’s Ian Price has more. Sarah K. Parcell describes her paintings for the May 5th show. The exhibition runs through May 26 with an opening reception…… Continue Reading
Roanoke will move its homeless assistance team this month to a downtown office building that will also house the city’s future Amtrak station. In conjunction with the online news source Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has more: Homeless Building WRAP 5-4 The post Roanoke’s homeless assistance team and Amtrak station to move into same building…… Continue Reading
The new Downtown Roanoke Virtual Tour provides residents and visitors with an easy way to explore and familiarize themselves with the downtown area. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Take a tour of downtown Roanoke virtually with new app first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… 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 Beethoven, RBT’s “Sleeping Beauty” and honors at the Taubman luncheon first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are champions of the Southern Professional Hockey League after a 2 to 1 overtime win against Birmingham last night at the Berglund Center. The Dawgs topped the Bulls 3 games to 1 in the series. The post Dawgs players, owner reacts to SPHL championship earned last night first appeared on…… Continue Reading