The lack of a stormwater permit and the need for more preparation at its new home off US 221 has led to the cancellation of FloydFest 2023. Tickets purchased for this year’s festival can be rolled over to next year or they will be refunded, with that decision needed by May 5. Sam Calhoun, Chief…… Continue Reading
Hundreds of bright-orange electric scooters descended on Roanoke last month, renewing debate about how to rein in the sometimes-renegade mode of transportation. In conjunction with online news source the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story: Roanoke Scooter Rambler Wraps 4-6 The post New scooters in Roanoke renew debate for how to ensure proper…… Continue Reading
A local Republican Congressman puts on his attorney hat in looking at the case against Donald Trump announced by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Tuesday – that started with a hush money payment. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Here the complete live conversation with Congressman Cline below: The post Rep. Ben Cline on Trump,…… Continue Reading
Just after midnight today a Roanoke Police Officer on routine patrol near 22nd Street NW and Loudon Avenue NW heard several shots fired. Then the officer was was notified of a person with a gunshot wound in the 2500 block of Shenandoah Ave NW. Officers located an adult male victim with what appeared to be…… Continue Reading
The eyes of the world were focused on a New York City courtroom yesterday as former President Donald Trump was indicted on multiple charges but a Virginia Tech professor who studies politics says that could just be the tip of the iceberg. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Trump indictments yesterday could just be…… 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 Eggcellent Adventure at VMT on Easter Sunday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Professor at Virginia Tech has been awarded a $3.4-million-dollar grant to further his research on a possible medical intervention for a disease associated with autism and other behavioral health disorders. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports: The post VT scientist identifies possible interventions for autism related disease first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Professor at Virginia Tech has been awarded a $3.4-million-dollar grant to further his research on a possible medical intervention for a disease associated with autism and other behavioral health disorders. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports: The post Virginia Tech scientist identifies possible interventions for a disease associated with autism first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
After 2 years of construction a 124-room hotel across from the Radford University campus cut the ribbon today. The Highlander Radford also features a rooftop restaurant with mountain views, conference space, a coffee shop and visitor center. Rachel Pegues the general manager: The post The Highlander cuts the ribbon in Radford first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
A local company’s Young Artists are staging their first full opera. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Undergrad artists shine in upcoming Opera Roanoke production first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading