Preserving historic, cultural and natural resources in the Roanoke Valley. That’s been the goal of a local organization since 1988, much of it accomplished by shining a light on endangered sites. WFIR’s Gene Marrano on their annual meeting last week: The 2024 Kegley Preservation Awards are as follows: Cedar Hill Farm – Stewardship Wheatland Manor…… Continue Reading
Sixth District Congressman Ben Cline recently took to the House floor to congratulate the Roanoke Catholic School girls track and field team on a major accomplishment. WFIR’s Ian Price reports. The post Congressman congratulates Roanoke Catholic team on historic championship first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Thanksgiving is this Thursday, and after that holiday gift-buyers will be out in full force. This Saturday smaller local retailers ask you to “Shop Small,” on Small Business Saturday. Live in studio to talk about that and Dickens of a Christmas this morning was Izzy Post, Director of Marketing & Communications for Downtown Roanoke Incorporated.…… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, Va. — Virginia is among the most affordable states in the country to purchase a used car, ranking third nationwide with an average cost of $27,043, according to a new study by AutoTechIQ. The analysis, which reviewed over 68,000 used car listings across all 50 states, highlights significant price variations within Virginia and across…… Continue Reading
For the first time since the 1983-84 season Mill Mountain Theatre is bringing the full production of the musical Annie to the Trinkle Main Stage. One of the actresses who played the title role in the play is still in the area. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno introduces us. Mill Mountain Theatre premieres the musical Annie…… Continue Reading
Blue Ridge Literacy is celebrating another year of bringing the written word to adults in the community who may be learning English as a second language or those who do not have strong reading skills. Each year the learners write stories for BLR’s “Writing from the Heart” publication. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Blue…… Continue Reading
For the most part, the expansion of Carilion in to the Crystal Spring Tower still under construction is really an upgrade, as the bed count overall doesn’t increase. But ER Senior Director Wrenn Brendel tells us she gets to keep the former ER area as well as the new one at the tower – so…… Continue Reading
As Roanoke marks the Mill Mountain Star’s 75th anniversary November 23rd, there is a rare opportunity to hear just how much it meant to the city when the landmark was erected and first lit up. It was a song written, recorded and played on Roanoke radio to celebrate the occasion. WFIR’s Evan Jones goes deep…… Continue Reading
Now here’s Brent Stevens from 5 Points Creative, “At the Movies” … with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre, adapted from the Broadway mash, “Wicked.” The post “Wicked” expected to be huge hit first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The “Strong Food and Farm Future” project that looks to build resilient food systems in the region – and attract more people to local producers – has just received a big boost from the federal government. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Major grant will help Foodshed establish Roanoke Food & Farm Trail first…… Continue Reading