Starting Saturday, 10-digit local dialing comes to the Roanoke region. The 540 area code is almost out of numbers, so a new area code — 826 — will be added to the same geographic region later this year. That’s why dialing all 10 digits for any calls will now become necessary. WFIR’s Evan Jones has…… Continue Reading
The Budweiser Summer Series returns to Downtown Roanoke’s Elmwood Park with our second show announcement of the season. We’re excited to welcome Brett Eldredge on August 19th. General Admission tickets to see Brett Eldredge are $39 and go on sale May 20th at 10:00am through ticketing agent, Brown Paper Tickets. Full details and ticketing link can…… Continue Reading
A performance meant for an indoor theater has been adapted for an outdoor stage in downtown Roanoke this weekend. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. Find tickets to TIES here The post Southwest Virginia Ballets brings TIES to Elmwood Park first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Virginia State Police is investigating a felony hit and run which occurred on April 12, 2022, at 11:15 a.m. on Forest Road in Bedford County. The crash involved a 2010-2017 black Toyota Corolla with heavy front end damage to the bumper and the passenger side of the vehicle. The Toyota is believed to be…… Continue Reading
(from Virginia State Police) VSP received a call for reckless driving, and found the suspect vehicle southbound at mile marker 170, on Interstate 81. A pursuit began, and ended at the Troutville scales after the vehicle was disabled by stop sticks. Subject resisted arrest and is now in custody. He is being transported to RMH…… Continue Reading
The Virginia State Police received a complaint from a caller that a SUV pulling a trailer, traveling south, was driving recklessly on Interstate 81. The caller stated the SUV was traveling with red and blue flashing lights, coming from inside the vehicle. Troopers located the southbound SUV at mile marker 158 and attempted to stop the…… Continue Reading
A bill that would have granted women reproductive rights regardless of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade failed to move forward earlier this week. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Women’s Health Protection Act fails to advance in the U.S. Senate first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A county in the Roanoke Valley is asking for feedback from its residents on a plan that will affect the locality for the next couple of decades, WFIR’S Camden Lazenby has more. Take the survey here The post Botetourt officials seek input from residents on Envision Botetourt 2040 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
The Vinton Wine Festival has been replaced with a new event this Saturday IN the town. WFIR’s Ian Price has more on Vinton Palooza. 5-12 Palooza WRAP-WEB The post Wine festival no more, this Saturday its a palooza first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The “Experience Conference” is back in-person for 2022, a full-day conference at Hotel Roanoke on June 13, where attendees are invited to collaborate, socialize, learn and grow professionally. WFIR-AMNE Here’s a link for more info/registration Hear the complete in-studio with Taylor Johnson from the Roanoke Regional Partnership about Experience Conference and talent attraction below:…… Continue Reading