Officials releasing two red-shouldered hawks at the Merriman Soccer Complex this afternoon say the birds would have been ready a lot sooner if litigation wasn’t preventing the construction of a bird aviary. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 8-18 Bird Release WRAP The post Need for bird aviary highlighted by today’s release first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
The last day to buy tickets to Family Service of the Roanoke Valley’s 8th annual fundraising dinner is this weekend. The organization’s Chief Development Officer says the funds raised at this dinner are vital to continue offering services to Roanoke. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: 8-18 FSRV WRAP1-WEB Click here to purchase your ticket …… Continue Reading
Local mental health services organization, “Support Systems, INC”, has added a new service to their list of offerings. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: 8-17 SupportSystems WRAP1-WEB Click here to learn about Support Systems’ services The post Substance abuse services added to Support Systems INC’s roster first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
UPDATED: The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office has concluded their investigation and found the fire on Pine Street to be accidental and the cause was electrical in nature. The occupants were not displaced but are still being assisted by the American Red Cross. Damages are estimated at $20,000. No one was injured after a fire early…… Continue Reading
A new cafe in Roanoke brings a first-of-its-kind model to the Star City. Instead of set prices, they ask you to donate what you can. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story. Ursula’s Cafe WRAP 8-18 The post New Roanoke cafe offers first donate-what-you-can concept first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Two Blues legends and one up-and-comer will take the stage at Elmwood Park this Saturday – one of them describes his musical influences. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: 8-17 KWS MusicWrap1-WEB Click here to purchase tickets or learn more about the show The post Blues legends coming to Elmwood Park this weekend first appeared on…… Continue Reading
Roanoke County Public Schools’ officials invite the public to discuss business and training needs that the planned Career and Technical Education Center could meet. Officials hope that by inviting the business community to discuss the training gaps that they see, the new center’s curricula can better address the needs of local industry. WFIR’s Emma Thomas…… Continue Reading
For the second time in just over a year The Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association has cut the ribbon on a new home office – and an even larger shared workspace for small businesses. Its in a renovated strip small space at Williamson Road Plaza. WRABA had just moved into a smaller renovated office…… Continue Reading
A grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services will allow the Taubman to expand their Happy HeARTs program, and make it a prototype for future programs of its kind. The program makes art creation accessible and sensory-friendly to those with differing abilities including – those with low vision, neurodivergence, and intellectual or developmental…… Continue Reading
A Virginia Tech-branded craft beer is an international award winner, and in just its second year, also proving to be a sales success. Fightin’ Hokies Lager was the brainchild of three Virginia Tech Food Science Professors while visiting a beer garden in Germany. It went on the market just last year, and among its awards…… Continue Reading