Ahead of their opening game tonight against Fayetteville, WFIR spoke with the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs’ new Chairman about taking over the role from his father. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with his response: 10-21 McGinn WRAP1-WEB The post Former NHL player talks becoming Rail Yard Dawgs new chairman first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Perhaps its in the back of your mind as well – making a change from the corporate world into academia – becoming an educator. A retired Virginia Tech professor who did just that has some advice in his newly published book. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 10-21 Skripak Book Wrap#1 The post Corporate executive-turned-educator tells…… Continue Reading
Botetourt County’s Open Studios Event returns, allowing visitors into the workrooms of local artists and providing scenic views of the county in between each stop. Organizers say more than 16 local artists will be available in 8 locations to talk visitors through their artistic processes. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more: 10-20 OpenStudios WRAP2-WEB Click here…… Continue Reading
The West End Center will be hosting its Spooky Sprint 5k next weekend. Organizers say this years event will offer more for participants. Executive Director of the West End Center, Karen Pillis, says that the Spooky Sprint is a crucial source of funding. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 10-20 Spooky WRAP2-WEB Click here to register…… Continue Reading
Vinton Police Department responded last night to a Robbery on Jefferson Avenue that also involved an Armed Carjacking. The victim of the carjacking was unharmed. Suspects displayed a firearm and stole the victim’s vehicle, a 2009 Honda Accord, and fled the scene. They are described as two black males, wearing yellow and black hoodies; both…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs open the new SPHL campaign versus Fayetteville tomorrow night. Rail Yard Dawgs president Mickey Gray and the new chairman of the board, Jamie McGinn – also a principal owner of the franchise – were live in studio this morning. The puck drops tomorrow night on the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs…… Continue Reading
There is an insect that is native to China spreading across the mid-Atlantic region, one that is harmful to fruit crops — only this time, it is not the stink bug. The spotted lanternfly was first seen in the US about seven years ago in Pennsylvania. At Virginia Tech’s Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Director…… Continue Reading
How are your bones doing? Tomorrow is “Osteoporosis Awareness Day” – and that’s just what an expert at Carilion’s Bone Health Clinic wants to highlight. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 10-19 Bone Wrap#1 The post How are your bones doing? Tomorrow is “Osteoporosis Awareness Day” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
We are just two days away from the start of the Southern Professional Hockey League season in Roanoke and the Rail Yard Dawgs will welcome Fayetteville to town Friday night at the Berglund Center to kick things off. Live by phone this morning. Rail Yard Dawgs head coach Dan Bremner, who led his team to…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Symphony orchestra is at the Salem Civic Center on Friday night for Music of the Night- Romantic Broadway. Plus a pottery show and a public art ribbon cutting this weekend. 10-19 Culture Calendar here’s a link to some of the happenings this weekend The post Culture Calendar: music, murals, pottery first appeared on…… Continue Reading