Classic horror novels, a massive catalog of scary movies, pop-up haunted houses every Halloween – Ghost stories can be found in many cultures going back many centuries. An advanced instructor who studies that genre at Virginia Tech on why we like spooky tales, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Halloween and ghostly stories…… Continue Reading
Carilion Clinic broke ground today on the new, 7-story, 257,000 square foot Carilion Taubman Cancer Center, which it hopes to have open by 2027. It would replace and upgrade a 41-year-old cancer treatment facility on South Jefferson Street. Carilion has raised $74 million towards the $100 million for the new cancer center on the Virginia…… Continue Reading
The Virginia chapter of the NAACP is asking to report any potential issues they experience when trying to cast their vote. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Virginia NAACP uses community meeting to discuss voting concerns first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Poll from Roanoke College: Vice Mayor Joe Cobb holds a 24-point lead over former Mayor David Bowers and Councilwoman Stephanie Moon Reynolds in the race for mayor of Roanoke, according to the Roanoke College Poll. Cobb has the support of half of likely voters (50%), while Bowers polls at 26% and Moon Reynolds trails with…… Continue Reading
Poll from Roanoke College: Vice Mayor Joe Cobb holds a 24-point lead over former Mayor David Bowers and Councilwoman Stephanie Moon Reynolds in the race for mayor of Roanoke, according to the Roanoke College Poll. Cobb has the support of half of likely voters (50%), while Bowers polls at 26% and Moon Reynolds trails with…… Continue Reading
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment. The post Exhibition, art workshop focused on trauma survivors; RSO Masterworks first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A senior at Salem High School became the first golfer to win both the VHSL Class 4 and Girls State Open championships in the same season. Kathryn Ha’s victory caps off her high school career as a three-time state champion and the most successful golfer in Salem High history. She is set to continue her…… Continue Reading
The 19th Annual Drumstick Dash 5K takes place on Thanksgiving. Live in studio this morning, Rescue Mission CEO Lee Clark and race director Molly Bullington joined us to talk about the Drumstick Dash run/walk event on November 28. The post The 19th Annual Drumstick Dash 5K wants YOU to register first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
How do the Roanoke and New River Valleys stack up as a potential hot spot for high-tech company growth – beginning with an ecosystem that nurtures startups and entrepreneurs? RAMP’s executive director of 10 months weighs in, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post RAMP director assesses entrepreneur ecosystem locally first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Four candidates are vying for 3 seats on Salem City Council. The candidates outlined why they are the best ones to fill the seats. WFIR’s Denise Allen reports. Salem voters have four choices on election day for 3 seats on City Council. Two of the choices are incumbants. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. The…… Continue Reading