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
Drawing upon “unprecedented access” to the Governor and First Lady, a former Norfolk-based newspaper reporter has written a new book about the brief fall and then the rise again of former Democratic Governor Ralph Northam. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post New book details the brief fall and rise again of Governor Ralph Northam…… Continue Reading
A local economics expert shares his tips for prospective homebuyers in a volatile market. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post VT economics expert shares tips for prospective homebuyers first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Have you gotten your COVID booster? Health professionals say that is the surest way to stop serious illness due to COVID. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more: The post ER Physician says COVID vax boosters still the best protection first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Kenny Brooks walked over to an end-zone section of Virginia Tech fans and gave a fist-pumping release as his players climbed steps to cut down a piece of the net. A few minutes later, Brooks was up there himself, snipping down the final strand hanging from the rim before turning to…… Continue Reading