A new way for professional women locally to network – and to get involved in supporting local non-profits – launches with a series of “pitches” for donations this afternoon. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: The post Roanoke Professional Women for Good hear pitches for funding today first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Update: The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office says 16 year old Kacey Crimmins of Vinton, who was reported missing Tuesday has been found safe. Details about her disappearance are limited. Previous: The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Kacey Crimmins , age 16 of Vinton left her residence…… Continue Reading
Virginia State Senator Steve Newman announced today that he is not seeking re-election to the Senate of Virginia in 2023, ending a 35-year career in public service. Newman, a Republican who represents portions of our listening area, spent 4 years as a delegate and 28 years in the State Senate. He looks forward to, quote,…… Continue Reading
We’re 6 months into Downtown Roanoke having ambassadors. We checked into how the program has been going, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. The post “Ambassadors” program hits six month mark first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Kacey Crimmins , age 16 of Vinton left her residence around 5:30pm on 3-14-2023. She was wearing a grey shirt, blue jeans, and pink/white Vans shoes. She is 5’2, 140 pounds, light brown hair with highlights. She wears dark black glasses…… Continue Reading
The latest round of high-tech entrepreneurs and startups looking to take their business vision to the next level have been announced as members of the Spring 2023 cohort at the RAMP accelerator in downtown Roanoke. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: The post New RAMP cohort gets to work 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 Jersey Boys at MMT, Nowruz and the Daisy Parade first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A regional project is nearing completion — one engineer says its impact on public safety can’t be overstated. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on the project to extend the Roanoke River Greenway: The post Greenway extension nears completion – boost to public safety to follow first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Executive Director of the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce says a business leadership series with a twist will be back this month. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: The post Back by popular demand: LeadHERship series returns first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The success story of Taylor Heinicke has played out, but unfortunately for his recent fans, it won’t be as part of the Washington Commanders. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Washington QB leaves for $20 million deal first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading