Posted 9 AM 1/7/25 — ROANOKE, Va. (WFIR) – Appalachian Power crews are braving bitter cold and icy The post Fresh ice, frigid temps cause overnight outages across region first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Winter weather update: Appalachian Power restores 25% of outages after storm Blair
Posted 1/7/24 — ROANOKE, Va. – Appalachian Power has restored power to nearly a quarter of the 100,500 The post Winter weather update: Appalachian Power restores 25% of outages after storm Blair first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Winter weather update: Crews work to restore power, clear roads after winter storm Blair
ROANOKE, Va. – Winter storm Blair has left its mark across the region, bringing freezing rain, snow, and The post Winter weather update: Crews work to restore power, clear roads after winter storm Blair first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Hotel Roanoke renovations include new spa
The Hotel Roanoke is hosting a grand opening for its newly renovated Spa on January 15th. As WFIR’s The post Hotel Roanoke renovations include new spa first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
DOT grant allows city to explore development around Amtrak site
On the heels of a “Main Street” state grant we reported on recently, the City of Roanoke will The post DOT grant allows city to explore development around Amtrak site first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Monument to black Union soldiers hopes to complete the narrative surrounding the Civil War
Later this week, sculptors will present three potential designs for a monument to black union soldiers. The Raising The post Monument to black Union soldiers hopes to complete the narrative surrounding the Civil War first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia State Police respond to more than 100 crashes as Winter Storm moves into Commonwealth
Between noon and 3:30 p.m. yesterday Virginia State Police has investigated 85 crashes (three injury crashes) in our The post Virginia State Police respond to more than 100 crashes as Winter Storm moves into Commonwealth first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Carter Bank, Cardinal Bicycle team up to support Rescue Mission
Along with a rebranding came team-building for a regional bank with six locations in Roanoke. And with some The post Carter Bank, Cardinal Bicycle team up to support Rescue Mission first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Localities start next phase of Safe Streets for All program
The Town of Vinton and Roanoke and Botetourt Counties are moving forward with their Safe Streets and Roads The post Localities start next phase of Safe Streets for All program first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Fun ways to get fit at the Y
Whether you’ve resolved to get fit in 2025 or just want to have more fun, officials at the The post Fun ways to get fit at the Y first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading