Mayor Sherman Lea’s State of the City address highlighted gun violence as one of the most serious problems facing the Valley. He says that it isn’t solely a law enforcement issue. WFIR’s Emma Thomas, with more: 8-25 SotC GViolence WRAP2-WEB The post Mayor Lea addresses Roanoke’s gun violence in speech first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
A study of the most equitable school districts shows Roanoke County Public Schools 4th in Virginia. WFIR’s Ian Price has details on how some other local school districts are placed. 8-25 Equittable Schools WRAP2 Click here to see full results for the most equitable school districts study. The post One district deemed more equitable than…… Continue Reading
In his State of the City address, Mayor Sherman Lea spoke on Roanoke’s homelessness problem and the steps the city has taken to address it. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 8-25 SotC homeless WRAP1-WEB The post Mayor Lea addresses homelessness in State of the City speech first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
This afternoon, the U.S. Small Business Administration will be hosting a webinar for small business owners. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on what the virtual discussion will offer its viewers: 8-24 SBA WRAP1-WEB Click here to register for the SBA’s webinar The post SBA webinar today: connecting small businesses to resources first appeared on…… Continue Reading
A local descendant of a Chemist murdered by the Nazis during World War II in Germany calls his trip there last week “life altering,” as he learned more about his grandfather’s legacy. A follow up to a story we told you about last week from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 8-25 Dr Bach Wrap#1 The post Local…… Continue Reading
On Tuesday, August 23, at 2:39 p.m., Roanoke Fire-EMS was dispatched for a possible structure fire on the 200 block of Wells Ave NW. Arriving units found smoke showing from the eves of a residential structure and flames in a second-floor window. The primary fire was quickly extinguished. Crews then spent an extended amount of…… Continue Reading
He didn’t graduate from college and came from humble roots, yet Ed Hall went on to launch his commercial real estate firm Hall Associates Inc. and then became an ardent supporter of Virginia Western Community College, including as a member of its Educational Foundation. Now Ed Hall and his family has pledged more than one…… Continue Reading
As a prelude to its upcoming concert season, the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra will be returning to Elmwood park this weekend for its annual free event. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 8-24 Symphony WRAP1-WEB The post Symphony Under the Stars returns to Elmwood Park this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The application period is now open for black-owned businesses to get a $5,000 grant. WFIR’s Ian Price has more from an agency with a Roanoke office that’s trying to get the word out. 8-24 Black Business WRAP Click HERE to learn more or apply for the third cohort. The post $5,000 grants for black-owned small…… Continue Reading
Perhaps due to the perceived stronger economy in the Commonwealth, the latest phone survey conducted quarterly this month by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College is a bit more bullish this time. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 8-24 Kassens Wrap#2 The post Virginians feeling better about economic conditions first appeared…… Continue Reading