With help from the Small Business Development Center and the Roanoke City Economic Development Department, Shaniece Jones has gone from making custom cakes and other confectionary treats in her kitchen to a new storefront at 501 Campbell Avenue Southwest. “Sweets by Shaniece” cut the ribbon today, with help from Mayor Sherman Lea. Besides those custom-made…… Continue Reading
Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University At the Movies with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: from Marvel Studios, “Eternals”: 11-4 At the Movies-WEB The post At the Movies: Eternals first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Because of Covid – some sponsorships for Go Fest were not available due to a couple of factors. Many brands dissolved there event staffs and budgets – some went out of business – others had issues getting product to sell. This left organizers with less money to fund the event so they came up with…… Continue Reading
Because of Covid – some sponsorships for Go Fest were not available due to a couple of factors. Many brands dissolved their event staffs and budgets – some went out of business – others had issues getting products to sell. This left organizers with less money to fund the event so they came up with…… Continue Reading
(from VDH) Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) will begin providing Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 on November 4, 2021 at the Community Vaccination Center (CVC), located at the former Sears…… Continue Reading
Roanoke Virginia made it in the rankings of the best small cities in America to live in. In a survey of over two thousand cities nationwide with a population of under one hundred thousand – several factors were taken into account like cost of living – Job opportunities – crime and safety and nightlife. Jill…… Continue Reading
The NASCAR Cup Series Championship race is Sunday at Phoenix Raceway after last weekend’s final playoff race at Martinsville. Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Larson are racing for the title. The president of Richmond Raceway Dennis Bickmeier talks about the winning formula: WPLY-MIN The post Start your engines: Richmond Raceway Prez.…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Public Access Project website now shows Republicans flipping 7 seats in the House of Delegates – more than enough to take control back from the Democrats. Former GOP delegate Ben Cline – now a US Congressman – said live on air this morning that’s a better scenario for Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin than the…… Continue Reading
Statement from Terry McAuliffe’s campaign: While last night we came up short, I am proud that we spent this campaign fighting for the values we so deeply believe in. We must protect Virginia’s great public schools and invest in our students. We must protect affordable health care coverage, raise the minimum wage faster, and expand…… Continue Reading
For the first time in 12 years, Virginia will be led by a Republican Governor. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more about Glenn Youngkin’s apparent victory 11-3 Youngkin Win Wrap-WEB The post Youngkin believes his victory changes the trajectory of Virginia first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading