Republicans looking to win seats on Roanoke City council next week feel residents want change and action. WFIR’s Clark Palmer introduces us to those candidates during this longer listen segment: 11-2 GOP Longer Listen -WEB The post Longer Listen: Roanoke City Republicans looking to bring change 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. 11-2 Culture Calendar The post Culture Calendar: Blue Ridge Jamboree, “This is Not My Cat,” and more … first…… Continue Reading
Restoration and innovation were the words of the day to describe the NW Initiative at its unveiling. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more on what that initiative will mean to the community: 11-01 MelrosePlaza WRAP1-WEB The post Roanoke Renaissance on the way says community advocate first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
By now you’ve probably heard about the respiratory virus known in shorthand as RSV, and how it can be serious for infants and older adults. The CDC says RSV is the most common cause of pneumonia and inflammation of airways in the lungs for children younger than 1 year old. Cases of flu have also…… Continue Reading
A week ahead of election night for Salem City Council, one candidate says she hopes to bring decades of experience to the council chambers. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 11-01 AMGreen SCC WRAP2-WEB The post Salem City Council candidate brings experience to the table first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Tickets for FloydFest 23-Forever – as in the music festival’s new permanent home on its own property in Floyd County – went on sale today. The early performers announced include The Black Crowes, Sheryl Crow, Goose and My Morning Jacket. See more below at link: FloydFest link The post FloydFest 23 – Forever tickets…… Continue Reading
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine chairs the Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. He’s speaking about his recent trip to Latin American Countries, and what was on the agenda. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 11-1 Kaine Wrap#2 The post Kaine on immigration issues after Latin America trip first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
A Richmond area Republican state senator is planning to introduce legislation to ban abortions in the Commonwealth. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story 11-1 Chase Abortion Ban Wrap-WEB The post Sen. Chase to propose abortion ban during next General Assembly session first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Ahead of Tuesday’s elections here in Virginia, we’re offering you a chance all this week to hear from all the candidates for Roanoke City Council. Among Democrats running for open seats, we have current council people Joe Cobb and Vivian Sanchez-Jones, while Peter Volosin is running for the first time. WFIR’s Ian Price has this…… Continue Reading
A local disability advocate talks assistive technology amid national discussions about disability in public office. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 10-31 DisabilityPolitics WRAP1-WEB The post Pennsylvania debate sparks national conversation: Local advocate joins in first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading