Roanoke County is inviting the public to give their input on potential routes for a future corridor of the Roanoke River Greenway. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 10-18 Greenway WRAP1-WEB Click here to answer Roanoke County’s survey The post Roanoke County calls on community for opinions on Greenway expansion first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
A new survey is asking older Virginians about what resources they need and what services are working for them. Officials with the state department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services say the online survey seeks resident feedback about things like transportation, meals, and in-home support. The agency says information from the survey will help the agency…… Continue Reading
FINCASTLE, VA – On October 8, 2022, Botetourt County Sheriff Office Deputies responded to the Glen Wilton Park and Ride along Botetourt Road (Route 220) to find a deceased female lying in the gravel lot from an apparent gunshot wound.Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office detectives and an investigator with the medical examiner’s office examined the scene…… Continue Reading
Neighbors, volunteers and greenway users are encouraged to attend a public celebration of three new murals located in Roanoke’s southeast portion of the Roanoke River Greenway this Saturday, October 22. There’s an 11am ribbon cutting underneath the 13th Street SE bridge near the parking lot. Local artist Jon Murrill created the large public works with…… Continue Reading
TAP has announced the goal for its annual fiscal year Bringing Hope Home fundraising challenge – $300,000 by next June. President and CEO Annette Lewis on why that’s important: WFIR-WDNE The post TAP sets goal for next Bringing Hope Home fundraising campaign first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
At this morning’s event to formally kickoff the “Bringing Hope Home” fundraising campaign TAP – Total Action for Progress – also handed out its annual Cabell Brand Hope Award, named for the late founder of the social service agency. TAP set the goal for Bringing Hope Home at $300,000 by next June; thanks to corporate…… Continue Reading
The Commonwealth’s Senior US Senator has called Russia’s attacks on Ukraine unifying, following destructive drone strikes on the latter nation’s capital. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 10-18 Warner WRAP1-WEB The post Sen. Warner comments on recent attack on Ukrainian Capital first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Commonwealth’s Senior US Senator has called Russia’s attacks on Ukraine unifying, following destructive drone strikes on the latter nation’s capital. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 10-18 Warner WRAP1-WEB The post Warner comments on recent attack on Ukrainian Capital first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Making sure students in local schools and colleges – and adults looking for career choices – know about opportunities in the Health Sector. On Thursday the Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers will hold a half-day advisory conference, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 10-18 Partnership Wrap#2-WEB for more information e-mail: [email protected]. Or call 703-624-8448…… Continue Reading
On the heels of a fatal house fire in a Roanoke duplex without smoke alarms, Roanoke Fire and EMS are reminding residents of the importance of smoke detectors. Becky Smith, Fire Marshal Battalion Chief for Roanoke Fire and EMS, says that fire prevention and education are crucial missions for her department. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has…… Continue Reading