VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis died Monday morning, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced. “At 7:35 The post Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Rambler brings on veteran journalist Todd Jackson as managing editor
An online news source that’s no stranger to WFIR listeners has added a familiar name to its growing The post Roanoke Rambler brings on veteran journalist Todd Jackson as managing editor first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Feeding America says there is a “hunger crisis,” in America
A stalled farm bill, inflation – and in the last few months a reduction in support for food The post Feeding America says there is a “hunger crisis,” in America first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Immersive art comes to The Eye
Science and art merge tonight at the Science Museum of Western Virginia. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports The post Immersive art comes to The Eye first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Solarize Roanoke program returns through July 15
Solarize Roanoke is back until July 15 – a program offering deep discounts and an approved Roanoke solar The post Solarize Roanoke program returns through July 15 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Texas school district bans Virginia flag image from student lesson over exposed breast on state seal
A school district outside of Houston, Texas, has pulled an online civics lesson about Virginia from its elementary The post Texas school district bans Virginia flag image from student lesson over exposed breast on state seal first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Organ Donation Awareness Night is personal for the Salem Red Sox
Friday night is Organ Donation Awareness Night at Salem Memorial Ballpark. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us The post Organ Donation Awareness Night is personal for the Salem Red Sox first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Area nonprofits need your help, Give Roanoke is coming up
Early giving has started for the annual Give Roanoke day. The Council of Community Services has been hosting The post Area nonprofits need your help, Give Roanoke is coming up first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Warner hears from veterans on a swing through the Roanoke Valley
Congress is out of session and that means many lawmakers are on swings through their home district or The post Warner hears from veterans on a swing through the Roanoke Valley first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Historic train photos at the Taubman, art at The Eye and Roanoque Baroque on Good Friday
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – recent winner of the top Award for The post Historic train photos at the Taubman, art at The Eye and Roanoque Baroque on Good Friday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading