Roanoke hopes to construct 40 new units of affordable housing in the coming years as part of an unprecedented investment of nearly $7 million in federal funds to address the issue. But the city is short more than 3,500 affordable housing units, with one housing agency estimating the need is twice that, according to a…… Continue Reading
In an attempt at healing today for those who lived or had relatives that resided in what was known as “Tank Town” – the Gainsboro African-American neighborhood that was displaced by urban renewal and the Roanoke Civic Center project in the late ‘60s. A giant mural called “The Heart of Gainsboro,” that depicts 7 people…… Continue Reading
The pitch to bring the new FBI headquarters to Virginia this morning featured Republicans and Democrats from Congress to the Governor’s Mansion. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post GOP, Dems gather to pitch FBI new HQ to Virginia first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, Va. (February 15, 2023) – Allegiant Air’s nonstop flights between Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) resume February 16 with round-trip service between the two cities every Thursday and Sunday through May 14. “We’re excited for this service between Roanoke and the Music City to return,” says Mike Stewart, executive director…… 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 CULTURE: Walking in Memphis, Oedipus first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… 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 Walking in Memphis … and Oedipus at Virginia Tech’s Squires Center first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
On the heels of a recent accreditation, a local behavioral healthcare center announces plans for the future. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports what’s on the horizon for Horizon Behavioral Health: The post Local behavioral health organization receives international honor first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
From the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office: (Yesterday) at around 3:15pm, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Animal Control Unit of Franklin County Department of Public Safety responded to the 500 block of Carolina Springs Road where a caller had located two deceased black labs on the side of the road. To our great dismay,…… Continue Reading
A cross-country alliance could help solve a local health crisis. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on the health department’s most recent bid to put a stop to fatal overdoses: The post Overdose remains a priority despite downward trend says VDH first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
More than $66 million in state grants for four projects within the Life Sciences sector that were approved last year are finally being released. The City of Roanoke will receive $15.7 million dollars for the shared wet/dry lab space business incubator it hopes to open in less than two years. That shared space lab project is…… Continue Reading