A Roanoke woman says assistive eyewear has given her and others more freedom in daily life. WFIR’s Ian The post Roanoke woman shares impact of assistive eyewear for low-vision users first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke police searching for Northwest homicide suspect
ROANOKE, Va. (March 5, 2025) – The Roanoke Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted in connection The post Roanoke police searching for Northwest homicide suspect first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Seven arrested in Campbell County’s Operation Hide and Seek
RUSTBURG, Va. (March 5, 2025) – Seven individuals were arrested as part of Operation Hide and Seek, a The post Seven arrested in Campbell County’s Operation Hide and Seek first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia Works hosting statewide virtual hiring event today
RICHMOND, Va. (March 5, 2025) – Job seekers across Virginia have the opportunity to connect with hundreds of The post Virginia Works hosting statewide virtual hiring event today first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
RSO, Showtimers, new art exhibitions – and Arts Pop!
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post RSO, Showtimers, new art exhibitions – and Arts Pop! first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Adventure awaits in Botetourt County with new community programming
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (March 4, 2025) – Residents of all ages can now experience new recreational opportunities as The post Adventure awaits in Botetourt County with new community programming first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Delta Dental Foundation awards grants to clinics that focus on the underserved
The Delta Dental Foundation of Virginia has announced $950,000 in grants distributed to 14 “safety net clinics” that The post Delta Dental Foundation awards grants to clinics that focus on the underserved first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
22nd Dick and Dave’s Miracle Day
Friday our sister station, Q99 will hold its 22 annual Dick and Dave’s Miracle Day Fundraiser. All the The post 22nd Dick and Dave’s Miracle Day first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Do Good Days with the Dawgs, Wisler is back
You may recognize them more on ice skates at the Berglund Center, but members of the Roanoke Rail The post Do Good Days with the Dawgs, Wisler is back first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia Museum of Transportation to open new Maritime Gallery
ROANOKE, Va. (March 3, 2025) – The Virginia Museum of Transportation will unveil its new Maritime Gallery on The post Virginia Museum of Transportation to open new Maritime Gallery first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading