Governor continues warnings about China, tech

Governor continues warnings about China, tech

From U.S. Senator Mark Warner to Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares lawmakers from all sides are concerned about China or Chinese technology. WFIR’s Ian Price has more from one of the most outspoke critics of China. The post Governor continues warnings about China, tech first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Down by Downtown announces festival headliner for April 22

Down by Downtown announces festival headliner for April 22

  ROANOKE, VA (March 7, 2023)—The Freedom First Down by Downtown Music Festival is excited to announce Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers as the headliner in Elmwood Park Amphitheater on Saturday, April 22, alongside the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon race festivities. A four-day music festival, Freedom First Down by Downtown will take place…Continue Reading

Is it time for another COVID booster shot?

Is it time for another COVID booster shot?

Have you gotten your COVID booster? Health professionals say that is the surest way to stop serious illness due to COVID-19. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more.   The post Is it time for another COVID booster shot? first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Sen. Warner calls for a systemic approach to national security

Sen. Warner calls for a systemic approach to national security

Virginia U.S. Senator and Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee says that one potential adversary warrants a systemic approach to national defense. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post Sen. Warner calls for a systemic approach to national security first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

AG Miyares looks back at General Assembly session

AG Miyares looks back at General Assembly session

In a conversation with WFIR on Friday, Virginia’s Republican Attorney General assessed what legislation made it through a split General Assembly where his party only controls of two chambers. AG Jason Miyares spoke with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post AG Miyares looks back at General Assembly session first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges early preview

Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges early preview

We are not too far away from the start of the outdoor music season in Roanoke and that includes the events at Dr. Pepper Park at The Bridges, where Waynette Anderson is the President. She joined us live in studio this morning for a sneak peek at what’s coming up. The post Dr. Pepper Park…Continue Reading

Norfolk Southern announces six-point plan to enhance safety

Norfolk Southern announces six-point plan to enhance safety

From Norfolk Southern Corporation — ATLANTA, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Monday a six-point plan to immediately enhance the safety of its operations. The initiatives are based on the preliminary findings of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) following the East Palestine, Ohio, derailment. “Reading the NTSB report makes it clear…Continue Reading