A new 1.7 mile natural-surface trail from the Catawba Sustainability Center that links to the Appalachian Trail and offers alternative parking for McAfee Knob hikers cut the ribbon this morning. Virginia Tech operates the Sustainability Center, which conducts “agri-forestry” research just off Route 311. There are 25 additional parking spaces for McAfee Knob hikers there;…… Continue Reading
WFIR is adding ‘Fox News Rundown’ to its morning lineup airing weekdays at 5 am. The one-hour program will begin airing on Monday with insight into the news of the day nationwide. ‘The Roanoke Valley’s Morning News’ will still be on daily weekdays from 6 to 9a providing the same multi-award-winning local news that you…… Continue Reading
The organizer behind a first-year haunted house that begins tomorrow in Roanoke says it will “raise the bar” for what a haunted attraction is. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 09-30 BRN WRAP The post New haunted attraction launches in Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The recent weather we’ve been having might lead to the leaves changing to peak colors earlier this year. WFIR Intern Caroline Moore has the story. 9-30 2021 Fall Leaves wrap #1-WEB The post VT professor predicts Fall leaf colors peak first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Raucous school board meetings in localities like Franklin and Bedford Counties have drawn media attention – even on national platforms in places like Loudon County. Several hot button issues have motivated new candidates to seek elected school board positions. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on several such races in Botetourt County this November 2, “In…… Continue Reading
We’re not even halfway through the college football season but Virginia Tech is already gearing up for basketball. The season opener is just over a month away. WPLY-MIN The post Hokies hoops preparing for 2021-2022 season first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Coronavirus vaccines were one of the topics discussed during the final debate of the Virginia gubernatorial campaign. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story 9-29 Debate Wrap-WEB The post Virginia gubernatorial candidates clash over vaccine policy during debate first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
This weekend at the Berglund Center. The Craftsman’s Fall Classic Art and Crafts Festival is looking forward to being open to the public… WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this 9-29 ART WRAP 1-WEB CLICK HERE for more information The post Craftsman’s Fall Classic Art and Crafts Festival this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
The third party candidate running for Virginia Governor is lashing out after she was not invited to participate in last night debate. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. 9-29 Blanding Wrap-WEB The post Third party candidate speaks out after being left off debate stage first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Former Democrat Governor Terry McAuliffe maintains a 7-percentage point lead over Republican Glenn Youngkin (48%-41%) with 9% undecided in the race for Virginia governor, according to The Roanoke College Poll. Democrats also lead the downticket races, with Del. Hala Ayala (D) ahead of former Del. Winsome Sears (R) 45%-40% for lieutenant governor and Attorney General…… Continue Reading