Virginia health officials say even though the state has a top-15 health ranking, it is taking additional steps in efforts to improve health services even more. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story: 12-29 Virginia Health Wrap-WEB Officials say other state efforts go beyond increasing the number of doctors, nurses and facilities. They include grants aimed…… Continue Reading
Roanoke fire officials say smoke and flames caused an estimated $2 million in damage at Bimbo Bakeries. That is in the Blue Hills industrial area off Orange Avenue. Crews were summoned to the commercial bakery last night and arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the facility’s freezer. They were able to quickly control the…… Continue Reading
Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University At the Movies … with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: Director Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans.” 12-29 ATM The post At the Movies: “The Fabelmans” mirrors Spielberg’s early days first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
From Henry County Sheriff’s Department: On December 28, 2022, at 6:00 pm, the Martinsville-Henry County 911 Center received a call regarding a child who had been sexually assaulted at the Raceway Inn located at 1044 Memorial Blvd., Martinsville, VA. Deputies responded to the Raceway Inn and discovered that a 6-year-old child had briefly been left…… Continue Reading
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is encouraging people to start 2023 clutter free by donating and helping fund their training programs. WFIR’s Caroline Moore has the story. 12-29 Goodwill AM wrap 2-WEB The post Goodwill says get rid of clutter while doing some good for others first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Beginning in mid-January a new, free program offering “tele-mental,” health services will be launched locally, at one of six such providers statewide. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 12-29 Telemental Wrap#2 The post Free mental health virtual services coming to the area first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
As the New Year rolls around, the Rescue Mission of Roanoke reflects on homelessness metrics for this year – are we making progress?. With the story, WFIR’s Caroline Moore. Also hear the complete interview with Rescue Mission CEO Lee Clark below as well: 12-28 Rescue Mission Wrap 1-WEB Hear the complete in-studio conversation with Rescue…… Continue Reading
Its the fastest sellout in the festival’s 22 year-plus history – FloydFest 23 tickets are gone, as are the campsite passes. All this as the FloydFest co-founder says their new home is taking shape. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has an update: 12-28 FloydFest Wrap#1 The post Fastest-ever sellout for FloydFest 2023 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… 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. 12-28 Culture Calendar The post The Tuskegee Airmen story comes to Harrison Museum on January 6 first appeared on…… Continue Reading
A state financial institution has been given the greenlight for a new alternative to a traditional 401K. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: 12-27 VA529 WRAP2-WEB Click here to learn more about Virginia529 The post State education savings program branches out first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading