Ahead of this year’s “Roanoke Arts Pop!”, organizers give a sneak peek into what visitors can expect to see. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post The Taubman Museum’s free arts and culture showcase returns first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University “At the Movies” … with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: “Cocaine Bear,” playing this weekend at the Grandin: The post At the Movies: yes, its “Cocaine Bear” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
News this week that Democratic state Sen. John Edwards won’t seek reelection to a Roanoke Valley district has left Democrats scrambling for a successor and Republicans hopeful for a win. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story. The post Both parties hopeful to secure senate seat following Edwards’ retirement first…… Continue Reading
Federal legislation passed in the mid 90’s as the World Wide Web was just taking off – designed to eliminate roadblocks to its development – are under fire now in Congress, in light of abuses many see online. A Virginia US Senator weighs in on possible changes to “Section 230,” as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:…… Continue Reading
by Doug Doughty/Greg Roberts Live contributor CHARLOTTESVILLE — It wasn’t too long ago that Clemson came into John Paul Jones Arena and handed Virginia a setback from which the Cavaliers did not recover. The Cavaliers were tested when the Tigers returned to JPJ on Monday night but 13th-ranked UVa prevailed 64-57. In its last previous…… Continue Reading
The Inflation Reduction Act passed and signed into law last year capped insulin co-pays for those on Medicare at 35 dollars a month. A bill now in Congress would extend that same coverage to all diabetics who need insulin – and are not covered by Medicare. The Democrat-led IRA passed by one vote in the…… Continue Reading
Blue Ridge Hydroponics in downtown Roanoke is counting down until it can launch 6-week grow courses. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. You can hear our full interview with Brynnen Beierle below — or you can go watch it on our Facebook page. The post Blue Ridge Hydroponics brings plant education to downtown Roanoke first appeared…… Continue Reading
The 469 mile-long Blue Ridge Parkway that winds its way through the Roanoke Valley drew an estimated 15.7 million visitors in 2022. The parkway was one of only three national parks with more than 10 million recreation visits in the 424-site National Park System. (read full release below) (NC/VA) – Blue Ridge Parkway managers announced…… 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 Echoes at Showtimers … and Arts Pop! at the Taubman this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Two key data points measured on a quarterly basis by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College reveal that Virginians are feeling better about the economy and where its heading. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Virginians feeling better about economy first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading