(VSP release) On April 5, 2025, the Virginia State Police Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force The post Big drug bust in Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Plans for Hotel Roanoke expansion coming together
The 30th anniversary reopening party at the 1882 Sky Bar last week also gave those who stopped by The post Plans for Hotel Roanoke expansion coming together first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
More Closing Arguments, Swan Lake and the city’s next Youth Poet Laureate
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post More Closing Arguments, Swan Lake and the city’s next Youth Poet Laureate first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Foodshed Network links native foods and culture at an event this Saturday
The Roanoke Foodshed Network, with help from Roanoke City Arts and Cultural Funding, will host a free celebration The post Foodshed Network links native foods and culture at an event this Saturday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
WFIR earns top honors at 2024 Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters Awards
ROANOKE, Va. (WFIR) — WFIR-AM/FM was recognized with multiple honors at the 2024 Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters Awards, The post WFIR earns top honors at 2024 Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters Awards first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Swan Lake Act II and Under the Tent Pedro Szalay’s final performances as SVB Artistic Director
Southwest Virginia Ballet will perform its last dance under the direction of Artistic Director Pedro Szalay. As WFIR’s The post Swan Lake Act II and Under the Tent Pedro Szalay’s final performances as SVB Artistic Director first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Bank on Roanoke Valley wants to help you better your financial future
America Saves Week has been going on since 2007, encouraging Americans to create better savings habits. In conjunction The post Bank on Roanoke Valley wants to help you better your financial future first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Local author writes about how “Good Trouble,” can make a difference
A connection between two countries and two very different groups of people fighting for their civil rights in The post Local author writes about how “Good Trouble,” can make a difference first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Meet the innovative spring cohort
The Spring 2025 RAMP Cohort is busy undergoing the 12 week “In Residence” program. It’s the region’s signature The post Meet the innovative spring cohort first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Massive fire at 9th Street industrial park – Riverdale redevelopment
(From Roanoke City FireEMS) 3 Alarm Commercial Fire Update: Crews are currently on scene of the fire in The post Massive fire at 9th Street industrial park – Riverdale redevelopment first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading