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
Donuts and exercise…not the usual pairing but Ronald McDonald House hopes you will spend next weekend with them for both. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on Run for Donuts. Get some exercise and have a donut as a reward all while helping an area charity. It is time once again for the Run for…… Continue Reading
The Fall colors are reaching their peak in the region. That is good news for area businesses. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. If you are looking for a great place to view the fall colors, you are not alone. Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge says traffic to the VBR website starts to increase in September…… Continue Reading
A series of live music events still being formulated called “Blue Ridge Holler,” will raise funds next month for Virginia and North Carolina communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Friends of the Blue Ridge is partnering with local venues including Jefferson Center, Grandin Theatre and 5 Points Music Sanctuary. The 10-day fundraiser kicks off November 21st…… Continue Reading
In the wake of a story reported several days ago, where a former owner of the Farmburgesa restaurants – now closed – was arrested for misdirecting food and beverage taxes collected, a joint letter was sent out to the public, announcing a commitment to make sure those taxes are collected, filed and sent to the…… Continue Reading