The final design for a new Eureka Recreation Center in northwest Roanoke City is being finalized and on March 21st at Addison Middle School local residents have one last chance to weigh in. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:   The post Eureka Recreation Center rebuild gets closer to final design first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading

As lawmakers scramble to find solutions to the State’s teacher shortage, one expert says the answer may be closer to home than they think. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: The post Education expert: ‘Grow your own’ solutions to shortage needed first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading

The numbers are grim says AARP Virginia – more than 180,000 residents and staff of nursing homes nationwide have died due to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. A recent spike in Virginia appears to be declining as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post AARP Virginia on recent nursing home COVID spikes first appeared…… Continue Reading

From Roanoke County Police: Both westbound lanes of Challenger Ave. are blocked due to a tractor trailer accident. Traffic is being diverted on the shoulder, but is still passable. Motorists are advised to find an alternate route. It is not expected the roadway to be closed for a long period of time. Another press release…… Continue Reading

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