Since it began over three years ago, Roanoke’s gun violence prevention commission has been a frequent target of criticism — including from elected officials largely sympathetic to its mission. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story: Gun Violence RCC Wraps 2-23 The post Roanoke’s gun violence prevention commission faces criticism…… Continue Reading
Some Roanoke residents went before city council to raise concerns about work being conducted by the gun violence prevention commission. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story: The post Roanoke residents want increased oversight of Gun Violence Prevention Commission 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 Gloried Denied, 12 Angry Men and the Write Stuff first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
“Glory Denied” is not your typical opera … its based on a book of the same name about Colonel Jim Thompson … one of the first prisoners of war taken by the North Vietnamese in 1964. It was not known for many years what had happened to him. His wife Alice had to move on…… Continue Reading
A grant will help one museum shine a light on an under-represented piece of local history. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more: The post Local history museum bringing the past into the present first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _Democrat Jennifer McClellan has defeated her Republican opponent to win a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, where she will be the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress. McClellan is an attorney and veteran state legislator. She prevailed over pastor and Navy veteran Leon Benjamin in the race for…… Continue Reading
Carilion Clinic’s new tower addition won’t be completed until 2025 but at the simulation center near Dr. Pepper Park they are already going through exercises in spaces filled with medical equipment – surrounded by corrugated cardboard walls, matching the dimensions of planned “trauma bays” in the new tower. Trauma technicians are partnering with Carilion’s “Human…… Continue Reading
As the Supreme Court hears opening arguments that could re-shape the internet as we know it, one Virginia father takes to Fox News to criticize the tech giant’s inaction. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post Andy Parker weighs in on Google lawsuit first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Ahead of opening night, Opera Roanoke’s General Director talks about the message of “Glory Denied”. WFIR’s Emma Thomas more: The post “Glory Denied” brings awareness to veterans left behind first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is working to continue the success it experienced in 2022 with more programs in 2023. As Denise Allen Membreno reports that includes plans for the new Melrose Plaza. The post Goodwill Industries assesses its impact in 2022 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading