The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors voted to dismantle its DEI Office despite student protests. As WFIR’s Denise The post State agencies end DEI programs or face losing funding first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
HomeTrust Bank stock moves to New York Stock Exchange, local branches remain unchanged
HomeTrust Bank has changed where its stock is traded—moving from the Nasdaq to the New York Stock Exchange. The post HomeTrust Bank stock moves to New York Stock Exchange, local branches remain unchanged first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
McAfee Knob pedestrian bridge opens; Route 311 parking lot reopens
The pedestrian bridge over Route 311 from the McAfee Knob parking lot to the Appalachian trail is now The post McAfee Knob pedestrian bridge opens; Route 311 parking lot reopens first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
VBR unveils Spring 2025 marketing campaign after another record year in 2024
Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge is unveiling its Spring Marketing campaign today to some the bureau’s 1600 “partners.” The The post VBR unveils Spring 2025 marketing campaign after another record year in 2024 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The director of the Brennan Center for Justice speaks on ethics reform at the Supreme Court tonight at Roanoke College
The United States Supreme Court justices are supposed to be pillars of ethical behavior. We rely on them The post The director of the Brennan Center for Justice speaks on ethics reform at the Supreme Court tonight at Roanoke College first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The first Central Virginia Inclusive Wedding Expo in Lynchburg
Vendors from all over Virginia will be at Sunday’s Central Virginia Inclusive Wedding Expo in Lynchburg. As WFIR’s The post The first Central Virginia Inclusive Wedding Expo in Lynchburg first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Salvation Army looks to make up Red Kettle campaign shortfall
The Salvation Army of Roanoke’s 2024 Red Kettle Campaign goal of collecting $135,000 during the annual holiday season The post Salvation Army looks to make up Red Kettle campaign shortfall first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Sense & Sensibility opens at Attic; last weekend for Waitress, FloydFest update
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post Sense & Sensibility opens at Attic; last weekend for Waitress, FloydFest update first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Habitat, BRIL and Roanoke City team up to build accessible housing
A partnership between two social service non-profits and the City of Roanoke – boosted by American Rescue Plan The post Habitat, BRIL and Roanoke City team up to build accessible housing first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Protesters condemn VT Board of Visitors vote to eliminate DEI program
Several protestors are condemning a decision by Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors that dismantles DEI initiatives. More from The post Protesters condemn VT Board of Visitors vote to eliminate DEI program first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading