The Delta Dental Foundation of Virginia has announced $950,000 in grants distributed to 14 “safety net clinics” that The post Delta Dental Foundation awards grants to clinics that focus on the underserved first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
22nd Dick and Dave’s Miracle Day
Friday our sister station, Q99 will hold its 22 annual Dick and Dave’s Miracle Day Fundraiser. All the The post 22nd Dick and Dave’s Miracle Day first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Do Good Days with the Dawgs, Wisler is back
You may recognize them more on ice skates at the Berglund Center, but members of the Roanoke Rail The post Do Good Days with the Dawgs, Wisler is back first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia Museum of Transportation to open new Maritime Gallery
ROANOKE, Va. (March 3, 2025) – The Virginia Museum of Transportation will unveil its new Maritime Gallery on The post Virginia Museum of Transportation to open new Maritime Gallery first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
AEP Foundation donates $150,000 to aid Appalachian flood recovery
ROANOKE, Va. (March 4, 2025) – The American Electric Power Foundation has donated $150,000 to support recovery efforts The post AEP Foundation donates $150,000 to aid Appalachian flood recovery first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Public Schools Equity in Action Progress report
Roanoke City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Verletta White presented an update on the Equity in Action Progress to The post Roanoke City Public Schools Equity in Action Progress report first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation outreach program wins national award
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has won a national award for public engagement. As WFIR’s Denise Allen The post Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation outreach program wins national award first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Deadly custody exchange in Vinton – suspect charged with murder
UPDATE – March 3, 2025 VINTON, Va. – The Vinton Police Department has provided an update regarding the The post UPDATE: Deadly custody exchange in Vinton – suspect charged with murder first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
On The Rise Bakery in Grandin set to close for good
Facebook post from On the Rise Bakery Grandin: We know this is short notice but unfortunately we will The post On The Rise Bakery in Grandin set to close for good first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Person of interest in custody following fatal shooting at Vinton Municipal building
Vinton, VA – The Vinton Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that took place in the rear The post Person of interest in custody following fatal shooting at Vinton Municipal building first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading