The Salem Red Sox open the 2022 Carolina League season tomorrow night at home against Lynchburg. Second year manager Luke Montz says this team has lots of talent. The roster includes first round Boston Red Sox pick Marcello Mayer and third round pick Blaze Jordan, who spent part of the 2021 campaign in Salem. 4-7…… Continue Reading
Two big-name musical groups from the 1970’s and 80’s are heading to Roanoke in coming months. KC and the Sunshine Band and Air Supply will headline concerts at the Bud Light Vinyl Vault Concert Series at Elmwood Park. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more: 04-07 Vinyl Vault Wrap-WEB KC And the Sunshine Band are scheduled to…… Continue Reading
Roanoke College is hosting an event this weekend that aims to end stigmas surrounding athletes with disabilities. WFIR’s Clark Palmer explains. 4-7 No DUnking Wrap-WEB From Toy Like Me at Roanoke College: Are you a parent planning on bringing your child to the 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament at Roanoke College on Saturday, April 9th?…… Continue Reading
The Salem Red Sox season begins tomorrow, with some rule changes, including a pitch clock and larger bases. With the story, WFIR’s Caroline Moore. 4-7 Salem Red Sox Changes wrap #1-WEB The post Salem Sox, Carolina League will test some rule changes this season first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that he will donate his first-quarter salary to the Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program, an organization dedicated to helping law enforcement officers and first responders who have undergone traumatic critical incidents in the line of duty or in their personal lives. During his 2021 campaign, the Governor pledged…… Continue Reading
The first of three “sculptures” made from discarded plastic and other materials that Clean Valley Council volunteers picked up mostly along the Roanoke River was unveiled at Mill Mountain Zoo this morning. 4th graders at the Roanoke Academy for Math and Science created it. Clean Valley Council will hold its spring volunteer cleanup along the…… Continue Reading
According to officials at Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport, this might be the only year they can hold the Runway 5k. With the story WFIR’s Caroline Moore: 4-6 Runway Race updates wrap #2-WEB Sign up for Runway 5K here The post Sign up soon to guarantee T-shirt, spot in Runway 5K at airport first appeared on…… Continue Reading
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month WFIR’s Ian Price caught up with a private non-profit that relies on donations to help local victims of sexual assault. 4-6 SARA WRAP The post Sexual assault victims non-profit faces increased demand first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
On Friday the Salem Red Sox open their 2022 Carolina League campaign against the rival Lynchburg Hillcats at Salem Memorial Ballpark. The Red Sox open their season with no COVID restrictions in place, unlike in 2021 when seating was limited. Blair Hoke is the team’s assistant General Manager and Vice President of Ticket Sales and…… Continue Reading
In large part as a response to industry demands in the region, Virginia Western Community College is adding a new 2-year major in the field of biotechnology. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with the Dean of that program yesterday: 4-6 VWCC Bio Wrap#2 The post VWCC adds Biotechnology major for 2023 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading