The leader of efforts to purchase a building for a Smith Mountain Lake Community says there have been a few misperceptions since the goal was made public last month, but overall reaction is quite positive. The vision has been at the top of Vicki Gardner’s mind for years; she is the former president of the…… Continue Reading
9 years ago she came to the Star City as a translator for Ukranian news outlets that were visiting this radio station. Now “Olya” is back home – listening for the air raid sirens and watching the news as Russia invades her country. A report from near the front line, with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 3-3…… Continue Reading
9 years ago she came to the Star City as a translator for Ukranian news outlets that were visiting this radio station. Now “Olya” is back home – listening for the air raid sirens and watching the news as Russia invades her country. A report from near the front line, with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 3-3…… Continue Reading
An area Delegate says the needs of Southwest Virginia are being addressed during the early stages of the Youngkin administration. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 3-3 Head SWVA Wrap-WEB The post Head: Youngkin administration focused on helping SWVA first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) _A Virginia substitute teacher has been suspended after expressing approval of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine and urging students to read Russian propaganda outlets. The Washington Post reports that Arlington Public Schools suspended John Stanton, who made the comments during a middle school Spanish class Friday. Stanton says he…… Continue Reading
The gift of sound for a recent Virginia Western Community College graduate, who lost her hearing aids several years ago. Markot Thach received new hearing aids today, courtesy of the Miracle-Ear Foundation. She misplaced her previous set of hearing aids and insurance would not cover another pair, so she’s been without for the last few…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: Roanoke County, VA (March 2, 2022) – Soar through the trees at Treetop Quest at Explore Park on opening day, Saturday, April 2! Advance registration is preferred, walk-ups based on availability. Spring operation will take place on weekends from April 2 to May 22, 10 AM to 5 PM. Participants age 7 and…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: Lynchburg, VA —Liberty University Campus Pastor Jonathan Falwell announced today that newly elected Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin will speak at Convocation on March 25. Youngkin’s visit will be part of the Helms School of Government’s previously scheduled public policy conference to be held March 24-26. Prior to his election as Virginia’s 74th…… Continue Reading
Republican Congressman Ben Cline says President Biden’s State of the Union Address was “underwhelming”, one filled with calls to pass all kinds of spending proposals that Congress has already rejected. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more: 03-02 Cline-SOTU Wrap-WEB Cline spoke with live today on the Roanoke Valley’s Morning News, addressing a wide range of topics.…… Continue Reading
The Taubman Museum of Art is hosting a multi-discipline “Roanoke Arts Pop!” this coming weekend in downtown Roanoke, picking up where the first Pop left off in 2020. With the story, WFIR’s Caroline Moore. 3-2 Taubman Arts Pop Wrap #1-WEB Learn more about Roanoke Arts Pop! here The post Roanoke Arts Pop! back this weekend…… Continue Reading