TAP is hosting an event to celebrate the impact of volunteers during National Volunteer Month. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post Pints with a Purpose taking over Parkway Brewing first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
At the end of the day Friday, a Roanoke College board meeting will be one of several factors determining if the Maroons will once again field a football team. WFIR’s Ian Price has that story. Posted on 4/13/23 — Roanoke College President Frank Shushok sent out an email recently informing students and staff that the…… Continue Reading
Roanoke College today unveiled a new brand platform that includes a fresh logo and updated messaging, representing and celebrating a new era for the 181-year-old institution. The new logo and communications will be deployed across the College’s many platforms, including on-campus signage, merchandise, print publications and a redesigned website that will be completed in late…… Continue Reading
All north and south lanes are closed due to police activity on Rt. 616 in Bedford County – that’s the intersection of Goodview Town Rd and Sandy Level Rd. VDOT report that traffic is being detoured onto Sandy Level Rd from Goodview Town Rd and then onto Route 24. Delays are expected. The post All…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir presents its 36th annual Spring Concert this Saturday at Church of the Holy Spirit in southwest Roanoke County, at 7pm. Founding director Kim Davidson says its also an important fundraiser for the Choir. She sat down yesterday with WFIR’s Gene Marrano to talk about the choir, and here is a…… Continue Reading
Restoration Housing is asking the community for help maintaining a piece of local history. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on the Villa Heights Stewardship Campaign: Click here to donate to the campaign The post Villa Heights campaign underway; proceeds to maintain historic home first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
24-hours of generosity starts soon. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on the impacts of last year’s GIVE Roanoke day: Click here to see a full list of participating organizations The post Council of Community Services talks impact ahead day of giving first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A new study has found more than 28% of Roanoke seniors live alone. Elder Care Solutions owner and CEO, Kimberly Whiter, says that number is going to continue to grow as people live longer. As Denise Allen Membreno reports, Whiter has written a book which helps families and individuals meet the high cost of elder…… Continue Reading
100 years ago this month a general contractor well-known in the Roanoke Valley made its debut. Lionberger Construction serves the regional, commercial and industrial markets. Live in studio to talk about their century of service this morning was CEO Sam Lionberger III (at far left in photo) and his younger brother Greg (center), who joined…… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Roanoke Police have arrested Isaiah C. Baldwin, 20 of Roanoke, and charged him with Second Degree Murder regarding this homicide investigation. Baldwin was identified as a suspect in the early stages of the investigation. The warrant was obtained overnight and officers immediately began searching for him. He was taken into custody earlier today by…… Continue Reading