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. 2-1 Culture Calendar The post Culture Calendar: new exhibition at Taubman; VCT 4 Teens tackles racism first appeared on…… Continue Reading
The newest addition to Roanoke College’s Athletic Training Clinic has four legs and a tail — but he’s quickly become a valuable member of the team. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 01-31 Milo WRAP1-WEB Click here to see Milo’s staff bio The post ‘A beacon of comfort’: Roanoke College adds therapy dog to its staff…… Continue Reading
The Salem Mayhem — which just started its inaugural season here in the Roanoke Valley almost exactly a month ago — will have no more games this season. In a social media post, the entire Professional Box Lacrosse Association will have all games postponed for the rest of the season. Season ticket holders will be…… Continue Reading
Virginia Children’s Theatre will be introducing an adult conversation to local teens with new production. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 01-30 VCT WRAP1-WEB The post Local children’s theatre returns with production about online racism first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Virginia ABC store in downtown Roanoke on Campbell Avenue we told you about last week cut the ribbon today – without any City Council members present. Some Roanokers have expressed concerns about locating an ABC store in closer proximity to the area’s homeless population and others who may appear to be intoxicated downtown. Travis Hill…… Continue Reading
Despite Governor Glenn Youngkin’s efforts to make the state more business friendly, a recent report finds that Virginia is still among the worst states to start a business. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 01-30 VABad4Business WRAP1-WEB The post VA ranks 9th worst state for business start-ups first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
The Advancement Foundation’s 9th Annual GAUNTLET, Virginia’s largest business program and competition, is set to get underway on February 7th … that’s when virtual classes will begin – and there is still time to sign up. Advancement Foundation President Annette Patterson was live in studio this morning; hear the complete conversation below. You can also watch…… Continue Reading
A good weekend for local college basketball teams the Virginia Tech men beat Syracuse; Virginia topped Boston College, the Liberty men beat Florida Gulf Coast and the Virginia Tech women took care of UVA in a Commonwealth Clash road win: WPLY-MIN The post A good weekend for local college basketball teams first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Virginia’s biennial budget that was finalized in June included funds for a 26-mile long gravel surface trail that will run from New Castle in Craig County to Eagle Rock in Botetourt. Pete Eshelman is the senior director of creative strategies for the Roanoke Regional Partnership. Eshelman says the “Craig-Botetourt Scenic Trail” is largely along VDOT right-of-way…… Continue Reading
The stories in Penny Edwards Blue’s book, “A Time to Protest”: Leadership Lessons from My Father Who Survived the Segregated South for 99 Years” help shape her and her 10 siblings lives. She is hoping they will inspire a new generation to work for change by demanding respect in their daily lived. WFIR’s Denise Allen…… Continue Reading