The Town of Buchanan’s mayoral race shows Sue Way leading with 60.9% of the vote, while Christopher Witt has 37.7%. Meanwhile, in Troutville, Michael Mansfield holds a strong lead with 90.8% in the mayoral contest. Over on Troutville’s Town Council, Henry John Cook Jr. leads with 34.9%, followed closely by Granville Grant at 31.8%, and…… Continue Reading
The United Black Veterans Society and the Sigma Phi Tau Society held a prayer vigil yesterday. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports attendees are praying for Vice President Harris and peace. The United Black Veterans Society and the Sigma Phi Tau Society The United Black Veterans Society and the Sigma Phi Tau Society gather for…… Continue Reading
The skate community in the Roanoke region got some good news, the long awaited skatepark at Wasena Park will soon be under construction. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Roanoke City has inked a 1-point-6-million-dollar contract with Pillar Design Studios to build a new regional skatepark. AS WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us the City’s…… Continue Reading
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The Governor of Virginia says him winning statewide in 2021 shows that Donald Trump can turn the state red tomorrow. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Youngkin believes Virginia will be in play tomorrow night first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Among the thousands who showed up on Saturday as former and perhaps future President Donald Trump held a rally at the Salem Civic Center – 6th District Republican Congressman Ben Cline. He was live in-studio this morning: For more information about Congressman Cline’s opponent click the link below to hear our full interview with…… Continue Reading
The gender gap could make the difference tomorrow as the campaign for President that has been ongoing for at least two years finally ends. Women voters could hold the key, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Women voters could hold key to presidential election first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
An area college says it was unaware members of its women’s swim team would be participating in former president Donald Trump’s rally over the weekend. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Roanoke College President Frank Shushok Jr’s full statement: Dear Maroons: We are aware that during an off-campus political rally in Salem this evening, former…… Continue Reading
This is Drowsy Driving Prevention week. Daylight Saving Time ended over the weekend and eventhough we theoretically gained an hour of sleep, it takes a few days to adjust to the time change. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports that can be dangerous for drivers and pedestrians. Triple -A and the National Sleep Foundation are…… Continue Reading
Tickets for Illuminights at Explore Park went on sale today. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Six years of Illiminights has made Roanoke County’s Explore Park a holiday destination. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us tickets went on sale today. Illuminights The post Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading