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. 11-23 Culture Calendar The post Holiday Inn coming to Mill Mountain Theatre first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
A local animal cancer center is drawing national attention thanks to its innovative new treatments. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports: 11-22 VT CCenter WRAP2-WEB The post Four-legged friends pave way for human cancer treatments first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Chesapeake police said multiple people are dead and others are wounded after a shooting at a Walmart on Tuesday night. Chesapeake police spokesman Leo Kosinski said in a briefing that officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Walmart on Sam’s Circle around 10:15 p.m. and as soon as they arrived they found…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke County PD) On Tuesday November 22 at 3:40pm, a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by James Thompson was traveling westbound in the 5000 block of W. Main St in Roanoke County. As the motorcycle approached slower traffic, it rear ended a Pro-Line dump trailer that was being pulled by a 1999 Ford F-250…… Continue Reading
A long-standing local tradition will have a new twist. Fashions for Evergreens will now have a personal touch from local residents. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on how the festive fundraiser has changed: 11-22 Evergreens WRAP2-WEB Submit a photo of your tree here The post Fashions for Evergreens branches out with at-home contest first appeared on…… Continue Reading
A Roanoke Delegate’s bill to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in local elections has already been done in other places. WFIR’s Ian Price has details. 11-22 Rasoul WRAP The post Bill would allow 16, 17-year-old local election voters first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
DEWALT recently published a survey which found that more than half of U.S. contractors say that finding enough skilled workers is one of the most significant challenges keeping them from growing their business. Now, the major power tools company is offering a scholarship that could help close the trade gap. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more:…… Continue Reading
The University of Virginia has canceled its game against rival Virginia Tech scheduled for Saturday following the slaying of three football players on campus just over a week ago. The university made the announcement Monday, two days after a nearly two-hour memorial service to remember Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler and D’Sean Perry. The three…… Continue Reading
It’s been eight years since the USA Men’s Soccer Team qualified for the World Cup. Needless to say, local soccer fans are pumped as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. 11-21 USA Men The post Roanoke soccer club excited about first World Cup in 8 years first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Nearly two decades after its first race, organizers say one local 5k continues to make waves in the community. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 11-21 Dash WRAP2-WEB Click here to register for the Drumstick Dash The post Local 5k returns to make a difference in Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading