Gordon Luther Smith is an executive director with JP Morgan Chase in New York City – but he’s in Roanoke at the Harrison Museum of African American Culture this Friday evening to talk about “The Legend of the Tuskegee Airmen.” His father Captain Luther Smith was a pilot in the ground-breaking World War 2 squadron.…… Continue Reading
From Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia: After six years of dedicated work to further the critical mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia (BGCSWVA), Michelle Davis has stepped down from her role as CEO as of December 31, 2022, to assume a position with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).…… Continue Reading
January is Radon Action Month, and with a quarter of Virginia homes reported to have dangerously high levels of the gas present, officials tell you how you can test and protect yourself. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: 01-03 Radon WRAP2-WEB Click here to learn more about Radon The post High levels of Radon detected…… Continue Reading
Looking for a way to stay active this winter? Roanoke Parks and Rec may have a solution for you. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 01-03 100-Miler WRAP2-WEB Click here to sign up for the Roanoke 100-Miler The post Roanoke 100-Miler keeping area active for the 11th year first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A reporter who covers the Washington Commanders expressed the frustration that many were feeling after the team lost its most recent game missing the playoffs. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 1-3 Commandless WRAP The post Reporter gives candid Commanders season review first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A medical recruiting firm that moved its offices to McClanahan Street in Roanoke late last year has found a novel way to draw attention – its joined the growing list of businesses that have painted murals on their building. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 1-3 ETS Mural Wrap#1 The post Recruiting firm murals celebrate Roanoke…… Continue Reading
One Virginia University is welcoming back an unlikely student after winter break — a U.S. Congressman. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 01-02 BeyerEd WRAP1-WEB The post Virginia Congressman continues education at George Mason first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Its called Factory Flats and in a few years a long-abandoned manufacturing facility in Buchanan is slated to become home to living spaces and a craft brewery. A significant loan from Botetourt County will help make that happen, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 1-2 Boty Grant Wrap #1-WEB The post Buchanan development will include craft…… Continue Reading
A professor of history has put pen to page to draw attention to a woman before her time, and the societal issues she faced. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: 01-02 RedWidow WRAP1-WEB The post Professor turned author highlights the woman behind famous scandal first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
If you’ve been vaping in the place of smoking cigarettes, the American Lung Association suggests you make 2023 the year you go completely tobacco-free. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports: 12-30 Quitting WRAP2-WEB Click here for resources to quit smoking The post American Lung Association suggests “Tobacco-free ’23” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading