Ice cream, cake, story-sharing, fun and games. Yes its a birthday party – but this one celebrates the The post Social Security celebrates 90 years locally with event at LOA office today first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Higher Education Center celebrates 25 years
A decade of efforts to establish a hub for training and higher education led to the Roanoke Higher The post Roanoke Higher Education Center celebrates 25 years first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Arts Connect Neighbors catalog, “Good Trouble” at Salem Museum and live music at the Grandin
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post Arts Connect Neighbors catalog, “Good Trouble” at Salem Museum and live music at the Grandin first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke County Public Schools unveil another part of major investments underway
Roanoke County Public Schools celebrated another milestone as part of a 130 million dollar investment that includes a The post Roanoke County Public Schools unveil another part of major investments underway first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Your vote can make Roanoke the BEST destination for Fall colors
You might have assumed its happened before but for the first time, USA Today has nominated Roanoke as The post Your vote can make Roanoke the BEST destination for Fall colors first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke delegate calls antisemitism claims ‘silly season’ politics
ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke delegate is pushing back against accusations of antisemitism, calling the recent criticism of his The post Roanoke delegate calls antisemitism claims ‘silly season’ politics first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
VBR sees solid visitation growth numbers in 2024, in early 2025 also
Virginia’s Blue Ridge – like the rest of the Commonwealth – saw visitation numbers climb higher in 2024 The post VBR sees solid visitation growth numbers in 2024, in early 2025 also first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Miyares calls Democratic opponent “soft” on violent crime; challenger responds with public safety plan
Virginia’s Republican Attorney General is calling out his Democratic opponent, saying he is quote “soft” on violent crime. The post Miyares calls Democratic opponent “soft” on violent crime; challenger responds with public safety plan first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia native to be key part of AEW show in Roanoke
Roanoke’s Berglund Center will be hosting All Elite Wrestling: Collison tomorrow night starting at 8pm. The event will The post Virginia native to be key part of AEW show in Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
DRI releases annual report
Downtown Roanoke Incorporated released its annual report. DRI staff say the numbers show the 122 blocks the organization The post DRI releases annual report first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading