ROANOKE, Va. (March 6, 2025) – Appalachian Power crews are preparing to respond to potential power outages in The post Appalachian Power prepares for potential wind-related outages in Virginia first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Carillion wants your electronic waste
Carillion Clinic wants your electronic waste. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the proceeds from Saturday’s event benefit The post Carillion wants your electronic waste first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke woman shares impact of assistive eyewear for low-vision users
A Roanoke woman says assistive eyewear has given her and others more freedom in daily life. WFIR’s Ian The post Roanoke woman shares impact of assistive eyewear for low-vision users first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke police searching for Northwest homicide suspect
ROANOKE, Va. (March 5, 2025) – The Roanoke Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted in connection The post Roanoke police searching for Northwest homicide suspect first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Seven arrested in Campbell County’s Operation Hide and Seek
RUSTBURG, Va. (March 5, 2025) – Seven individuals were arrested as part of Operation Hide and Seek, a The post Seven arrested in Campbell County’s Operation Hide and Seek first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia Works hosting statewide virtual hiring event today
RICHMOND, Va. (March 5, 2025) – Job seekers across Virginia have the opportunity to connect with hundreds of The post Virginia Works hosting statewide virtual hiring event today first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
RSO, Showtimers, new art exhibitions – and Arts Pop!
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post RSO, Showtimers, new art exhibitions – and Arts Pop! first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Adventure awaits in Botetourt County with new community programming
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (March 4, 2025) – Residents of all ages can now experience new recreational opportunities as The post Adventure awaits in Botetourt County with new community programming first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Delta Dental Foundation awards grants to clinics that focus on the underserved
The Delta Dental Foundation of Virginia has announced $950,000 in grants distributed to 14 “safety net clinics” that The post Delta Dental Foundation awards grants to clinics that focus on the underserved first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
22nd Dick and Dave’s Miracle Day
Friday our sister station, Q99 will hold its 22 annual Dick and Dave’s Miracle Day Fundraiser. All the The post 22nd Dick and Dave’s Miracle Day first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading