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
Influenza cases are on the rise and the flu season that hasn’t hit its peak yet is expected to be much busier this winter. There is a free flu shot clinic tomorrow from 1 to 4pm at Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center for ages 6 months and up – while supplies last. Dr. Anthony Baffoe-Bonnie is an…… Continue Reading
The Salem Civic Center has hosted a variety of sporting events over the past 50 years-plus, including basketball, boxing, wrestling – even pro hockey. Now comes the Professional Box Lacrosse Association, and the Salem Mayhem franchise that debuts at the Civic Center on December 30 in a game against the Hampton Hammerheads. Season passes and…… Continue Reading
In a game that could have gone either way Virginia Tech snapped an 8 game losing streak and nipped Liberty 23-22 in Lynchburg on Saturday. Hokies head coach Brent Pry and Flames head coach Hugh Freeze in the aftermath: WPLY-MIN The post VT, LU coaches comment on Saturday’s game; Commanders win first appeared on…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine has been recognized again for efforts to promote diversity and inclusion at the student, faculty and staff level, from a publication devoted to that subject. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: VTC Inclusion Wrap#2 The post VTCSOM honored again for diversity and inclusion efforts first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading