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 The RSO and John Denver, The Women at Showtimers and Open Studios Tour first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
A runway extension to accommodate larger passengers planes, terminal improvements that might include additional gates. Just several of the upgrades that might be on the wish list at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. There’s a public workshop tomorrow. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Public invited to weigh in on airport’s future first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Roanoke, VA / April 26th, 2023 – The Cundiff Heating & Air Flashback Concert Series is bringing the internationally touring Rolling Stones tribute Satisfaction to the Dr Pepper Park stage on Saturday, July 8th. From sold out shows all over the world to being praised by Rolling Stone Magazine as “One of the best tribute…… Continue Reading
Virginia’s AG highlights an uptick in an often-overlooked crime — and its costs. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on the impacts of organized retail crime, and the new penalties it carries in Virginia: The post AG Miyares: ‘Victimless crime’ costing Virginians big time first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(update) The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office estimates the total damages of this fire at $41,800. The injured firefighter has been released from the hospital. This fire remains under investigation. Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at 11:05 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 to the 100 block of Highland Road, in the Town of Vinton,…… Continue Reading
Showtimers opens with a fresh take on a classic comedy this week. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: Click here to get your tickets The post “The Women” opens at Showtimers Community Theatre this week first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia Western Community College and Radford University will sign an articulation agreement on Monday, May 1, that will result in a cost-effective transition for students focusing on the field of biotechnology. Virginia Western students completing the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Science with a specialization in Biotechnology and meeting all requirements will be guaranteed…… Continue Reading
For the second time in 6 years the Blue Ridge Marathon races that drew runners from around 35 states and a handful of countries were stopped before all of the runners finished due to reports of lightning. Organizers says they don’t have much “wiggle” room for changing the start time, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:…… Continue Reading
A Roanoke City man has been taken into custody and charged after remains were found in a burning vehicle last week in Bedford County. The victim has been identified as 20-year-old Ethan Bert of York, Pa. According to the Bedford Commonwealth’s Attorney, police in Florida arrested 29-year-old Joseph Walker and charged him with second-degree murder.…… Continue Reading
A new CTE center and the renovation of two elementary schools are Roanoke County Public Schools top priorities, but according to their Superintendent, they don’t intend to stop there. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: The post More on the horizon: multiple projects still ahead says RCPS Superintendent first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading