A bit of Hollywood arrives at the Taubman Museum of Art this weekend, with more than 60 costumes designed for feature films and major television events – all created by Oscar winner Ruth E. Carter. WFIR’s Gene Marrano takes us on a tour of “Afrofuturism in Costume Design,” and other related exhibitions at the Taubman,…… Continue Reading
Just because you can buy so-called Delta-8 marijuana in some gas stations or local stores does NOT mean those are actually legal products. WFIR’s Ian Price has that story: 11-11 Delta-8 WRAP The post Delta-8 marijuana is in local stores despite being illegal first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The 540 area code is running out of phone numbers, so a second area code is coming our way next May: 826. When that happens, you will have to dial all ten digits for all calls, including local ones — and starting Saturday, November 14, all phones in the region will be able to make…… Continue Reading
What Roanoke doing to help curb gun violence – what the city calls a multifaceted public safety approach – was on display in a virtual presentation made to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services earlier this week. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 11-12 DCJS Wrap#2-WEB The post Roanoke highlights its gun violence prevention efforts…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Democratic Del. Kelly Convirs-Fowler has been reelected tothe Virginia House in one of three races that had remained uncalled more than a week after the election. The Associated Press on Wednesday called the 21stDistrict race for Convirs-Fowler. She withstood a strong challenge from Republican Tanya Gould, a human trafficking survivor and…… Continue Reading
The Franklin County Sheriff’s office says northbound US 220 is closed at Henry Road, the result of a tractor trailer accident. Officials say the truck is leaking fluids, and a detour is being set up to reroute northbound traffic. Further details are not yet available. From the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office: 220 NB at Henry…… Continue Reading
Veteran’s Day is a good time to raise awareness for those who served – and the help they could use from volunteers. The story from WFIR’s Ian Price: 11-11 Veteran PM Wrap The post DAV calls for more volunteers to assist disabled Veterans first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The biggest fundraiser for the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center gives you the chance to name an owl or two. The money is needed to help fundraise for year-round operations and ongoing legal expenses, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports 11-11 Owl WRAP Click here to go to bid on the auction The post Southwest Virginia Wildlife…… Continue Reading
As worker shortages continue across the nation, the Veterans Employment and training services seeks to get retired service members hired. A reminder on veterans day from WFIR’s Caroline Moore. 11-11 Hecker wrap 2-WEB The post More awareness for Veterans employment and training services needed first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A health care giant and a major grocery chain are teaming up during the current Medicare enrollment period on an Advantage plan that may help policy holders with their wellness. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 11-11 Anthem-Kroger Wrap#2-WEB The post Anthem and Kroger team up for health care plan first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading