The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs got off to a slow start but after two wins at home last weekend head coach Dan Bremner says things are looking better as they head to Evansville for two games this weekend. Hear the full length conversation with WFIR’s Gene Marrano below: 11-18 Bremner convo The post Dawgs head…… Continue Reading
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Wednesday, (Nov 17) at 7:27 p.m. on Sontag Road, one mile west of Mount Carmel Road in Franklin County. A 2002 Ford Taurus was traveling east on Sontag Road, when the vehicle ran off…… Continue Reading
Mike Stewart has been on the job as Executive Director for the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission for just over a month. An update on what he’s learned so far from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 11-18 Stewart-ROA Wrap#1-WEB The post New ROA Airport Director on challenge of bringing back fliers first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University “At the Movies” with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: “The French Dispatch,” playing this weekend at the Grandin Theatre: 11-18 At the Movies-WEB The post At the Movies: The French Dispatch first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Quote Wizard – a subsidiary of Lending Tree – ranked all 50 states with 1 being the worst 50 being the best for overall road infrastructure. Rankings are based on a composite score of the percentage of non-acceptable roads – and bridges that are considered structurally deficient. 11-18 Roads Wrap 1-WEB CLICK HERE to see the…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Department of Health has announced a partnership with 18 library systems across the commonwealth to distribute COVID-19 rapid antigen at-home test kits at no cost…. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more 11-17 BOCO WRAP 1-WEB CLICK HERE for a list of locations near you The post Free covid tests are available in our area…… Continue Reading
The French Farmhouse on Church Avenue in downtown Roanoke cut the ribbon today. Owner Ashley Lawson offers her take on the home-decor marketplace. Perfect for holiday gifts as well she says. Lawson also says her goal is to be budget-friendly. Right next door the old Firehouse number one is being renovated as a retail space.…… Continue Reading
Next month Roanoke City could pass an ordinance that would make it a class 4 misdemeanor to sleep on a sidewalk in the downtown district. That could mean more homeless people will have to seek a shelter instead. Rescue Mission of Roanoke CEO Lee Clark says they are ready. Clark says the Rescue Mission and…… Continue Reading
Thanksgiving is 8 days away – and so is the Atlantic Union Drumstick Dash that same morning. Funds raised from the 5K run or walk event in downtown Roanoke will support Roanoke Rescue Mission food service programs. So far around 5000 runners or walkers have signed up; all Drumstick Dash participants get a T-shirt and…… Continue Reading
The son of former Virginia Tech head football coach Frank Beamer is addressing rumors he may return to Blacksburg. WFIR’s Clark Palmer explains 11-17 Beamer Wrap-WEB The post Beamer reaffirms commitment to South Carolina amid VT vacancy first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading