A commanding presence in Roanoke television history is calling it a career. Robin Reed joined WDBJ7 in March of 1982 and became a key figure in the station’s dominance in decades that followed. WFIR’s Evan Jones worked there with Reed for close to a decade, and he has more on his major impact on Roanoke…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs beat Knoxville 3-2 last night at the Berglund Center in a game that featured a fight between the two goaltenders. Mitch Stewart on the call. The Dawgs are on the road tonight at Fayetteville. WPLY-MIN The post Dawgs win last night features goalie-on-goalie brawl: hear the audio first appeared on…… Continue Reading
The Valley’s soccer scene is being revitalized by the World Cup says the director of one local club. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 12-02 WorldCup WRAP1-WEB The post US World Cup performance sparks local interest in soccer first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Member One Federal Credit Union calls this its “Week of Giving,” – gifting TAP with $100,000 yesterday for early education programs – and $50,000 today for the Bradley Free Clinic, to support the dental services it provides to those without insurance. Dr. Randall Rhea is the Bradley Free Clinic board president – he also says…… Continue Reading
Loved ones of a young woman killed earlier this year by gun violence in Roanoke say The Empathy Project will ensure her spirit will never die. WFIR’s Ian Price has that story. 12-1 Empathy Project WRAP The post Roanoke gun violence victims’ friend discusses Empathy Project first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Red flags that were missed at UVA, in Chesapeake and at a Colorado Springs night club – shooters who have possible mental health issues but were never flagged. What one Virginia US Senator says may have to be tweaked. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano. 12-1 Kaine Wrap#1 The post Kaine: red flags may…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Council quietly urged Virginia to roll back numerous criminal justice reforms enacted after the death of George Floyd in 2020. In conjunction with online news source, the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story: George Floyd Measures WRAP 12-01 The post Roanoke City Council asks VA to roll back some criminal justice…… Continue Reading
A Roanoke-area Republican U.S. Congressman says he condemns antisemitism and racism after former President Trump hosted a white nationalist and the rapper formerly known as Kanye West for a dinner. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 11-30 Cline WRAP1 Hear the complete live interview from this morning with Rep. Cline below: 11-29 Ben Cline final The…… Continue Reading
If the World Cup has whetted your appetite for championship soccer you can watch teams contend for a title this week in Salem. The NCAA Division III Men’s and Women’s semi-finals and finals will be held on campus at Roanoke College between tomorrow and Sunday. The men’s semifinals are tomorrow; the women follow on Friday…… 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. 11-30 Culture Calendar The post A weekend of plays and holiday music in Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading