Today is “National Fentanyl Awareness Day,” and in Northwest Roanoke on Staunton Avenue that meant a ribbon cutting. Four Truths Recovery is a residential program for those striving to overcome addiction. The non-profit has opened the first of what it says will be several homes like this, which has beds for 8 men in recovery…… Continue Reading
Those of a certain age may remember Lee Majors starring in an early 1980’s TV show, “The Fall Guy,” about the trials and tribulations of being a stunt man. A certified stage combat instructor talks about that industry, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post VT professor on The Fall Guy movie and stunt…… Continue Reading
Members of the community went before Roanoke City Council to express concerns about detour routes created by the Wasena Bridge Replacement Project. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Roanoke residents concerned about detour routes following Wasena bridge closure first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Council has one week until it votes on adopting the city’s budget and proposed changes in the property value tax rate. WFIR’s Ian Price has more from a meeting today where that tax rate issue was brought up again. The post Property tax rate discussion continues amid budget talks first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
“Hope Over Hate,” is what many are calling for in the recent clashes being students on college campuses over the war in Gaza, on immigration and on racial issues. Its also the name of a free community conversation at the Grandin Theatre on Thursday evening, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Hope Over…… Continue Reading
“Experienced welders needed” – there’s often been a shortage and now a 3rd annual student “sculpted art contest,” that involves arc welding comes to a close at Black Dog Salvage this weekend. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Welding as art – encouraging students to consider it as a trade first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
The work Feeding Southwest Virginia is doing has become more and more important. The pandemic highlighted food insecurity and now rising grocery prices have increased the need in the area the organization serves. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Saturday, May 11th,Feeding Southwest Virginia wants you to leave some non-perishable groceries by your mailbox to…… Continue Reading
The work Feeding Southwest Virginia is doing has become more and more important. The pandemic highlighted food insecurity and now rising grocery prices have increased the need in the area the organization serves. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Saturday, May 11th,Feeding Southwest Virginia wants you to leave some non-perishable groceries by your mailbox to…… Continue Reading
Three words many never thought they would ever hear – Roanoke College Football – returns officially in 2025 when the Maroons become a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. But there will play games THIS year. Roanoke College head football coach Bryan Stinespring joined us live in studio this morning. Hear the complete conversation…… Continue Reading
Those with EBT-SNAP benefits can get double the food they get with an upcoming market event in Downtown Roanoke, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post SNAP-EBT users can get more on ‘Mega Market Match’ days first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading