Showtimers will soon be closing out its run of Godspell, but fans still have some time to catch it before it goes. John-Michael Tebelak’s musical hit from the 70’s will be finishing up its run this week, under director Jessie McKeon. She says that the story, though religious in nature, has something for everyone. More from…… Continue Reading
Roanoker Dan Smith is a member of the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame; his 8th book – and second novel – is NEWS!, which officially releases this weekend. On Sunday from 6 to 7-30pm at the Hollins University Moody Center Dan Smith will discuss and sign copies of NEWS! He talked about his novel –…… Continue Reading
The Taubman Museum of Art has a new temporary exhibit, thanks to the generosity of long-time board members and donors, Cynthia and Heywood Fralin. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: 7-26 Fralin WRAP1-WEB The post Fralin personal collection at the Taubman first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Botetourt County Fire and EMS is looking for more workers to fill their 5 open positions. W-F-I-R Intern Reporter Alex Powell has more: 07-26 BoCo Fire Hiring WRAP-WEB The post Botetourt County hangs out Help Wanted sign for Fire-EMS first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia’s public school systems have been ranked fourth best in America in a recent WalletHub study. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 7-26 VASchools WRAP1-WEB Click here to read WalletHub’s full study The post Virginia’s school system ranks top 5 in America first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Tuesday (today) at 8:00 a.m. on Truman Hill Road, just north of Route 116 in Franklin County. A 2016 Jeep Cherokee was traveling north on Truman Hill Road, when the Jeep crossed the center-line and struck a 1994 Dodge…… Continue Reading
A Virginia U.S. Senator says the LIFT Act will establish a new program to help first-time, first-generation homebuyers to build wealth more rapidly. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 7-26 LIFT WRAP The post LIFT would give 30-year mortgage payments for 20-year mortgages first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Police and Fire-EMS are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile. 13-year-old Bobby Curry was last seen at his home in the 100 block of Frances Drive at around 12:30 a.m. last night. He was discovered missing at 7:00 a.m. today. Bobby is about 5” tall and 62 pounds. Bobby is…… Continue Reading
Roanoke Police say the missing juvenile we told you about previously – 13-year-old Bobby Curry – has now been located safe and sound. He had been reported missing around 7 this morning. About 60 personnel from various local public safety agencies were involved in the search. Pulley said Bobby Curry – a high functioning autistic…… Continue Reading
After almost 60 years at 1500 hours, Virginia’s Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists have voted to reduce program requirements to 1000 hours. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more: 7-25 LicensingCUT WRAP1-WEB The post Licensing hours of barbers and cosmetologists cut first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading