One of Roanoke County Parks and Recreation’s most popular events revs up this weekend. It’s time for Touch The post Come out to touch a truck, smash a junk car or ride a bucket truck! first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Mill Mountain Zoo unveils a pair of Red Ruffed Lemurs
Native to the rainforests of Madagascar, Red Ruffed Lemurs – a primate – are an endangered species. Now The post Mill Mountain Zoo unveils a pair of Red Ruffed Lemurs first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
AAA partners with Washington Commanders to launch MVP Membership
As the NFL preseason schedule kicks off today, one team in the Mid-Atlantic is partnering with AAA to The post AAA partners with Washington Commanders to launch MVP Membership first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Carilion Taubman Cancer Center will offer new therapy, clinical trial opportunities
Construction has commenced on the Carilion Taubman Cancer Center. We’ve had several people live in studio recently from The post Carilion Taubman Cancer Center will offer new therapy, clinical trial opportunities first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Connecting Roanoke and its residents through art
The Roanoke Arts Commission is connecting the city through art. Doug Jackson, the City’s Arts and Culture Coordinator, The post Connecting Roanoke and its residents through art first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Link reimagined – in Legos sculpture, more Shrek, last call for Guys and Dolls at Attic
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post Link reimagined – in Legos sculpture, more Shrek, last call for Guys and Dolls at Attic first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Williams remembered as a “servant leader” at Star dedication to her
Every year since 2021 as a fundraiser, the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke has “sold” the Mill Mountain Star The post Williams remembered as a “servant leader” at Star dedication to her first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships solidify region as a cycling destination
Last month’s USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships drew thousands of people to Roanoke for races happening The post USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships solidify region as a cycling destination first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café celebrates opening with a ribbon cutting
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café is officially open in Roanoke with a brand-new location inside the former home of CoreLife The post Taziki’s Mediterranean Café celebrates opening with a ribbon cutting first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
RC, VWCC will create seamless Biotech degree path
A Bachelor’s of Science in Bio-technology from Roanoke College that begins with a 2-year associates degree in bio-tech The post RC, VWCC will create seamless Biotech degree path first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading