Do Virginians believe “having a strong economy” or “having a functioning Democracy” is a bigger concern? A Roanoke College phone survey asked the question, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. 12-7 Importan Issue WRAP From Roanoke College — The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) at Roanoke College interviewed 652 adult residents of Virginia between November…… Continue Reading
The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) at Roanoke College interviewed 652 adult residents of Virginia between November 13 and November 22 in a survey addressing topics such as the midterm elections, political anxiety, abortion, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s national spotlight, and general feelings about current and former elected officials. The survey has a…… 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. 12-7 Culture Calendar The post The Nutcracker, Christmas Belles and more this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
One expert says that a recent proposal could mean more businesses in the Valley — if it’s approved by the General Assembly. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: 12-06 SitePrep WRAP2-WEB The post Governor Youngkin’s proposal could mean big things for area business first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Salem Fire crews responded to a blaze last night at the old Givens Book Store at the corner of East Main Street and North Electric Road. When they arrived on scene, authorities found flames coming out of the building and the roof had fallen in. No one was believed to be in the building at…… Continue Reading
The Petty family of NASCAR racing fame calls its North Carolina-based summer camp for kids with serious illnesses “Victory Junction,” to honor Adam Petty, who used to visit children’s hospitals between races. Now Victory Junction has come to Carilion Children’s at Tanglewood – and to Virginia – for the first time with its “REACH” program.…… Continue Reading
Southwest Virginia Ballet will put on its 31st annual production of a Christmas classic. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 12-05 Nutcracker WRAP2-WEB Click here to get your tickets The post This weekend: 31st annual Nutcracker production first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
US Cellular surprised the Rescue Mission of Roanoke this morning by pulling up with a truck packed with $5000 worth of food, kitchen equipment and paper products to help refill the shelter’s pantry. Some of the items donated to the Rescue Mission by US Cellular today include big-ticket items like a natural gas floor fryer…… Continue Reading
The local chapter of a national prison exchange program recently celebrated its fourth graduation. It’s organizer hopes to grow the program to impact more students in the future. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: 12-05 InsideOut WRAP2-WEB The post Nearly twenty students graduate from prison exchange program first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Of course,we all live in Virginia’s Blue Ridge but sometimes it takes a newcomer to really appreciate the region’s beauty. One photographer has done that in a new coffee table book, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: 12-6 Dreaming Book Wrap#1 The post “Blue Ridge Dreaming” a chronicle of regional beauty first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading