The Virginia Tech Foundation razed a historic Roanoke lumber building last month to make way for future development along the innovation corridor anchored by the university and Carilion Clinic. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story: Exchange Lumber Wraps 2-9 The post The Exchange Lumber Building razed to make way…… Continue Reading
It’s a first for the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs. A weekday morning game for the school kids tomorrow – and whomever else wants to come early, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. 2-8 Day Dawgs WRAP The post First of its kind morning game for Dawgs tomorrow first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
There’s a 2-thousand-dollar reward now being offered for the safe return of two black labs. The Franklin County Humane Society posted on social media that Colby and Caleb were stolen from Waid Park in Rocky Mount yesterday morning. Two Hispanic men allegedly lured them to an off-white Jeep Grand Cherokee and then sped off. Please…… Continue Reading
As the Mountain Valley Pipeline contends with missing permits, litigation, and hundreds of water-quality violations, both camps defend their positions on the project. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 02-07 MVPUpdate WRAP2-WEB The post Update: Uphill battle still ahead for Mountain Valley Pipeline 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: 2-8 Calendar The post New happenings at Science Museum – and the Daisy Parade art workshop first appeared on…… Continue Reading
Roanoke, VA –The Roanoke City School Board’s Naming Committee is seeking input from students, families, and the community on nominations received for the naming of the Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS) Administration Building on Campbell Avenue and the new Roanoke Technical Education Center adjacent to William Fleming High School. The public may provide input on…… Continue Reading
It was at the top of the news for days and became another talking point for Republican critics of the Biden Administration – the Chinese balloon that flew over the continental U.S. Virginia’s senior Senator weighs in, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 2-8 Warner-Balloon Wrap#2-WEB The post Warner says more answers needed on balloon flyover…… Continue Reading
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine talks what he hopes to hear at the State of the Union Address. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: 02-07 KaineSofU WRAP2-WEB The post Sen. Kaine previews Biden’s achievements ahead of State of the Union first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Famous Anthony’s Facebook) MIRACLES HAPPEN!! We will be keeping the South West (Oak Grove Plaza) location open!!! A million thank you’s to all of you!! —————————- (previous post, which refers to the hepatitis outbreak that occurred there last summer and resulted in lawsuits and the local chain restaurant) ATTENTION We will be closing our…… Continue Reading
President Biden faces a new reality tonight as he delivers his second State of the Union address – a divided Congress where Republicans are now the majority in the House. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 2-7 SOTU Wrap#1 The post GOP lawmaker offers his State of the Union preview first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading