Posts Area artists want you to know it’s a great weekend to drive through Botetourt County. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us why. The 12th annual Open Studios Botetourt is this weekend. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us visitors will be able to discover the work of 14 area artists. Open…… Continue Reading
WFIR has received recognition from the Virginia General Assembly that celebrates our 100th anniversary. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post WFIR’s 100th Anniversary recognized by General Assembly first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
David Bowers is no stranger when it comes to being the Mayor of Roanoke. He held that office for 16 years and was a city councilman for 8 more. After several recent unsuccessful attempts he’s back in the race again for Mayor – this time running as a Republican. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The…… 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 The Miracle Worker, Art Nouveau at the Taubman and Open Studios Botetourt first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
The Appalachian League season for the Pulaski River Turtles may be over, but there’s still baseball to be played at historic Calfee Park – and this Friday night those who attend games there can help out fellow local residents impacted by flooding. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: The post Calfee Park, Radford step…… Continue Reading
The two most recent record-breaking fire seasons this past Spring and a year ago in the fall of 23’, have been labeled the most damaging fire seasons Virginia has experienced in more than 30 years. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Wildfire season begins in Virginia after back-to-back record-breaking seasons first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
The Democratic candidate running in Virginia’s 9th Congressional district says she wants to improve the lives of rural residents. She recently spoke with WFIR’s Clark Palmer during this Capitol Conversation. Listen to the episode using the link below: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wfir-news The post WFIR Capitol Conversations Episode 2: Karen Baker first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
This Thursday a Hall of Fame rock group that had its heyday in the 1970’s is in Roanoke at the Berglund Center – Three Dog Night – and now in his 9th decade the guitarist and lead vocalist that got it all started is still going strong. Danny Hutton spoke with WFIR’s Gene Marrano recently…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Trust index is out and it remains relatively unchanged since August 2023 and still well below the pre-pandemic numbers. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports a scarring effect from pandemic era policies may be to blame. The Virginia Trust Index remains nearly unchanged from the August 2023. This year the Institute for Policy…… Continue Reading
A group of Virginia Tech students is calling on the university to remove restrictions they believe infringe on first amendment rights. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Pro-Palestine group claims Virginia Tech infringing on 1st amendment rights first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading