A Virginia Tech graduate will be the next leader of the Norfolk Southern Corporation. The railroad announced today that Alan Shaw will succeed James Squires as CEO as of May 1st. Shaw has worked for 27 years at Norfolk Southern, most recently as Chief Marketing officer. He earned engineering and business degrees as Virginia Tech.…… Continue Reading
Its often difficult for high school students heading to community college – and then to 4-year school or a career a few years later. That’s why Virginia Western Community College employs “success coaches.” WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on that, “In Depth.” 12-2 In Depth VWCC-WEB The post In Depth: VWCC’s “Success Coaches” help students…… Continue Reading
This year is the 30th anniversary of Southwest Virginia ballet’s Nutcracker. After a virtual performance last year, they are eager to get back to live shows. With the story, WFIR’s Caroline Moore. 12-1 Nut Wrap #2-WEB The post Southwest Virginia Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” is back this month first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University At the Movies with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: “House of Gucci”: 12-2 At the Movies The post At the Movies: House of Gucci first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginians are “down, but not out” when it comes to consumer sentiment – and the future – in the latest report from Roanoke College’s Institute for Policy & Opinion Research. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 12-1 Kassens Wrap#1 The post Mixed messages from Virginians on Consumer Sentiment survey first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech researchers have discovered that the bacterium causing Lyme disease has an unusual sugar modification that is not known to occur in any organism. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 12-01 Lyme VT WRAP Click HERE to read the article The post Potential Lyme disease target discovered for treatment, diagnosis first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
A Virginia Tech insider is reacting to the Hokies hiring Penn State’s Defensive coordinator to be their new head coach. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 12-01 Pry Wrap-WEB Statement from Penn State Head Football Coach James Franklin :“I’m truly excited for Brent and his family. I know Blacksburg has held a special place…… Continue Reading
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school on Tuesday, killing three students and wounding six other people, including a teacher, authorities said. Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe said at a news conference that he didn’t know what the assailant’s motives were for the attack at Oxford High…… Continue Reading
Update 12/1 (a fourth person has now died from their gunshot wounds) OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school on Tuesday, killing three students and wounding six other people, including a teacher, authorities said. Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe said at a news conference that he didn’t…… Continue Reading
On this “Giving Tuesday” dozens of non-profits in the area are asking for donations large or small. That includes Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia, which recently expanded to 12 sites from 7 and welcomes around 400 children every day for afterschool programs. Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia looks to raise $50,000…… Continue Reading