Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University “At the Movies” … with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: “The Whale” 1-26 ATM-WEB The post At the Movies: The Whale first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoker returns to keep business “growing” inside and out
A business that’s been in the Roanoke Valley since 2004 is sticking around after it was purchased by a former Roanoker who moved back to help locals garden outside and inside, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. 1-19 BRH WRAP The post Roanoker returns to keep business “growing” inside and out first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
ABC store coming to downtown Roanoke
Virginia ABC officials will host a grand opening ceremony in downtown Roanoke on Campbell Avenue Monday at noon – in the same location that once housed a state-run liquor store for more than 30 years until the early 80’s. The new ABC store even features the original terrazzo flooring. The post ABC store coming to…… Continue Reading
Roanoke man finds stardom online with an unusual hobby
A Roanoke man has over 100,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel dedicated to his hobby of collecting elevator parts and leading elevator tours. His videos have found a greater purpose by catering to an audience of people with autism captivated by the movement, sights and sounds of the elevators. In conjunction with the online news…… Continue Reading
State Police release details on Fentanyl arrest
On October 3, 2022, Special Agents with the Virginia State Police, members of the Special Investigations Program (Mass Transit Unit), and the Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force seize drugs, guns, and US Currency from a residence in the City of Roanoke. The package contained 2.3 pounds of Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid,…… Continue Reading
Lawmakers discuss possible establishment of retail marijuana market in Virginia
A bill that lays the groundwork for a retail marijuana market in Virginia is advancing in the General Assembly. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that details. 1-25 Weed BIll Wrap-WEB The post Lawmakers discuss possible establishment of retail marijuana market in Virginia first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
One person hospitalized after officer involved shooting at Roanoke apartment complex
UPDATE: One person is hospitalized following an officer involved shooting this morning at Leehy Manor apartments along Stratford Park drive in Southwest Roanoke. An officer was attempting to de-escalate the situation when the person pulled out a knife. The suspect’s injuries are not life threatening. Previous: There are reports of a heavy police presence this…… Continue Reading
One person hospitalized after officer involved shooting in Roanoke
UPDATE: One person is hospitalized following an officer involved shooting this morning at Leehy Manor apartments along Stratford Park drive in Southwest Roanoke. An officer was attempting to de-escalate the situation when the person pulled out a knife. The suspect’s injuries are not life threatening. Previous: There are reports of a heavy police presence this…… Continue Reading
Update: more details on officer involved shooting in Roanoke
(from Roanoke PD 1:30pm) Roanoke Police Officer involved in officer-involved shooting on Stratford Park Drive SW, Virginia State Police handling investigation. On January 25, 2023 at approximately 7:19 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Dispatch Center of a disorder in the 3700 block of Stratford Park Drive SW. An officer responded…… Continue Reading
Home and Garden exhibition back at the Berglund Center
A Roanoke tradition is returning to the area for its 13th year. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more: 01-25 H&G Show WRAP2-WEB The post Home and Garden exhibition back at the Berglund Center first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading