A play based on a book that’s required reading for many local students is being put on by a cast of volunteers. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Showtimers Community Theatre performs a book turned play this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
This morning, Freedom First Credit Union cut the ribbon on its new location in the Bonsack area of Roanoke County. The building used to be a SunTrust, but has since been revamped and renovated. The new Bonsack branch is the ninth for Freedom First Credit Union, making it one of the most visible financial institutions…… Continue Reading
Survival rates for cardiac arrests outside of a hospital have stayed the same for about the past 30 years, but a local non-profit is working to change that. WFIR’S Camden Lazenby has more. A list of the different classes and their locations can be found here Roanoke Area Sites: Cave Spring Masonic Lodge – 9am…… Continue Reading
Survival rates for cardiac arrests outside of a hospital have stayed the same for about the past 30 years, but a local non-profit is working to change that. WFIR’S Camden Lazenby has more. A list of the different classes and their locations can be found here Roanoke Area Sites: Cave Spring Masonic Lodge – 9am…… Continue Reading
On 5/17/2022 the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2700 Block of Saunders Rd. in reference to an unresponsive 2-month-old. Despite all efforts by Deputies and EMS, the child was pronounced deceased on scene. The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of the Medical Examiner are reviewing the circumstances of the child’s death.…… Continue Reading
A brand new division of CNB Banking, one with a unique approach to managing and lending capital, is coming to Salem. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Ridge View Bank breaks ground in Salem first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
With bear cubs showing up, it might become important for you to know what to do – and not do – if you encounter one. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. 5-18 Bear Cub WRAP The post What to do – and not do – if you encounter a bear cub first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
A non-profit organization that works to place Virginia children in foster homes says there has been a steep decline in the number of people looking to become foster parents – perhaps its even in a “crisis mode,” as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 5-17 Foster Wrap#1-WEB The post May is National Foster Care Month first appeared…… Continue Reading
According to the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts, there is no health threat to the public based on a case of hepatitis A diagnosed in Roanoke last week Luigi’s Gourmet Italian Restaurant on Brambleton Avenue. District director Dr. Cynthia Morrow confirmed that during a briefing this morning. Morrow also said most of the Hepatitis…… Continue Reading
The U.S. House Intelligence Committee is set to have its first public hearing on UFOs today. We heard about UFOs in years past from a current Virginia U.S. Senator, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. 5-17 Warner UFOs WRAP The post Revisiting previous UFO comments ahead of public hearing today first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading