Domino’s latest addition to their fleet is paying off in more ways than one. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on the new electric vehicles delivering pizza all around Roanoke: The post Domino’s is bringing the future of delivery to SWVA first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke College President Frank Shushok sent out an email recently informing students and staff that the school is interested in starting a football program if they can raise the money. Justin Ditmore talked about the news yesterday while filling in on Greg Robert’s Live here on WFIR. According to Ditmore, the letter also details plans…… Continue Reading
After a decade supporting the Blue Ridge Marathon, Foot Levelers discusses impacts and goals for the future. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post Foot Levelers President talks impacts of Blue Ridge Marathon first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A VP for Shentel/Glo Fiber says happy citizens are the goal, and announces the company’s new commitments for moving forward positively in the market after complaints about construction practices roll in across Roanoke County. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports: The post Glo Fiber promises to do better when installing broadband first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
The Wiley Drive low water bridge that is often closed after heavy rain along the Roanoke River Greenway is one step closer to being replaced with a bridge that sits up higher. US Senator Mark Warner returned to the site a year to the day after vowing to deliver federal infrastructure funds for the project. Joined…… Continue Reading
With the nation facing an acute shortage of nurses, a new school dedicated to the profession has started to open its doors to local students. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Galen College of Nursing opens its doors to students first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
State Democrat lawmakers are calling on the Youngkin administration to reconsider a policy that changes how felons restore their voting rights. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. The post Virginia Dems criticize Youngkin’s voting rights restoration stance first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Northern Virginia Democratic US Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton announced yesterday that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. In a video posted to Twitter, Wexton said the disease has primarily affected her speech and how she walks and keeps her balance. Wexton revealed her diagnosis on World Parkinson’s Day. She says she hopes to continue serving…… 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 Book event at Grandin; Dear Nannie and free opera at Mill Mountain first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Members of Roanoke City Council considered passing a resolution last year in support of abortion access, but the effort fizzled because only one councilman supported the move, The Roanoke Rambler has learned. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story: Dobbs Wraps 4-12 The post Resolution for abortion access fizzled after…… Continue Reading