ROANOKE, Va. (WFIR) — Wawa is officially expanding into Southwest Virginia, with confirmed locations coming to both Roanoke The post Wawa confirms Roanoke and Salem stores as Sheetz marks workplace milestone first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Delphine Diallo in Roanoke Friday to open first US solo exhibit
World renown photographer Delphine Diallo is debuting her first solo show in the United States at the Taubman The post Delphine Diallo in Roanoke Friday to open first US solo exhibit first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Incident Management teams train at the Lake – including a FDNY squad
The Virginia Tech 4H Skelton Center at Smith Mountain Lake is the base this week for several teams The post Incident Management teams train at the Lake – including a FDNY squad first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Opening weekend for Closing Arguments, more “Sense” at Attic, RSO’s Carmina Burana
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post Opening weekend for Closing Arguments, more “Sense” at Attic, RSO’s Carmina Burana first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
VDOT wants to know how you think the I-81 corridor can be improved
The Virginia Department of Transportation wants to hear from you. VDOT is embarking on another study of the The post VDOT wants to know how you think the I-81 corridor can be improved first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Parks and Recreation announces packed calendar for April 2025
ROANOKE, Va. (WFIR) – Roanoke Parks and Recreation is launching into April with a full lineup of community The post Roanoke Parks and Recreation announces packed calendar for April 2025 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Exercise can be the best medicine says researcher
You may already figure that regular exercise is good for your body image – but it can also The post Exercise can be the best medicine says researcher first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Funding cuts worries CEO for local food bank
Cuts in funding and a “pause,” in programs that help feed people around the world – and here The post Funding cuts worries CEO for local food bank first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Virginia Poverty Law Center says beware of FinTech loans
The Virginia Poverty Law Center lawyer wants citizens to know payday loans are back. As WFIR’s Denise Allen The post The Virginia Poverty Law Center says beware of FinTech loans first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Massive quake hits Myanmar and Thailand; hundreds dead, aid needed
March 28, 2025 | WFIR News Staff A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, killing at The post Massive quake hits Myanmar and Thailand; hundreds dead, aid needed first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading