After nearly two years of research, a local college is one step closer to memorializing its past. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The post Roanoke College moving forward with memorial to enslaved individuals first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… 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
Ahead of the first Festival de Mayo, one organization is stepping up to help vendors prepare. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: Click here to join the info session at 5:30 PM The post Preparation already underway for new cultural festival 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
UPDATE: The roadway is now open. 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…… 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
(Roanoke County, VA—February 23, 2022) Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at 10:25 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2022 to the 500 block of South Pollard Street, in the Town of Vinton, for the report of a commercial structure fire in an apartment building. First arriving crews from Station 2 (Vinton) found smoke inside the…… 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
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