A two-month trial run permitting you to walk around downtown Roanoke with an alcoholic beverage in hand has proved so popular that is being extended through September. It’s called the “Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area” located around the City Market building and nearby portions of Campbell Avenue and Market Street. Within it, you can take an…… Continue Reading
From Roanoke City Fire& EMS: On Tuesday, August 2, Roanoke Fire-EMS was dispatched for reports of a structure fire on the 1500 block of Roanoke Ave SW. Arriving units found a small fire in the kitchen of the home. Fire-EMS personnel quickly extinguished the fire. The occupant of the home suffered non-life threatening injuries. Upon…… Continue Reading
The VA Department of Health says COVID activity remains stable in the region and gives its latest recommendations to residents. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with the details: 8-2 VDH WRAP1-WEB The post COVID activity remains “stable” in the region first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
More fun opportunities are now possible for families at Roanoke City parks thanks to generous funding and work. WFIR Intern Reporter Alex Powell has more on a ribbon cutting in Garden City today: 08-02 Park Renovations WRAP-WEB The post Roanoke City celebrates neighborhood park renovations first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Seven Virginian Red Cross volunteers have joined hundreds from across America in aiding those affected by the floods in Kentucky. A spokesman for the organization describes how you can help from home. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more: 8-2 RedCrossKY WRAP2-WEB Click here for more information on how to help the Red Cross The post…… Continue Reading
Some customers in Roanoke County might have noticed discolored water. It’s safe to drink, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. 8-2 Discolored Water WRAP The post Filtration change results in discolored water first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
National Night Out events will be held all over Roanoke tonight, and a new neighborhood will be joining the City’s festivities. The annual National Night Out campaign will have events all over Roanoke this evening, and this year Williamson road will be joining in. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more: 8-1 NNO WRAP1-WEB Click here for…… Continue Reading
For the past two-decades plus – minus a hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic – FloydFest has delivered a mix of the familiar and the new in a variety of music genres. More from several of the performers at FloydFest 22 “Heartbeat” last week, with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 8-2 FF Folo Wrap#2 The post…… Continue Reading
Roanokers are paying more than half a dollar less at the pump now than they were last month. An expert says he expects prices to continue to fall. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 8-1 GasPrices WRAP1-WEB The post Prices at the pump expected to continue falling first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Concerns from Check residents have several concerns about FloydFest’s relocation next year. Some of those worried made their presence felt over the weekend at Floydfest 2022 as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. 7-29 Floydfest WRAP The post Signs against FloydFest moving to Check welcome ’22 goers first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading