The first phase of Crystal Spring Tower with Carilion Roanoke Memorial’s expanded Emergency Department is scheduled to open The post $500-million emergency department expansion opens later this spring first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
America’s toughest road races back in town Saturday morning
Ahead of tomorrow’s Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, half marathon and 10k race, the title sponsor is reminding The post America’s toughest road races back in town Saturday morning first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Senator Tim Kaine address EBT scams
During his weekly call with reporters, Virginia US Democratic Senator Tim Kaine addressed the recent EBT Skimming scam The post Senator Tim Kaine address EBT scams first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Big drug bust in Roanoke
(VSP release) On April 5, 2025, the Virginia State Police Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force The post Big drug bust in Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Plans for Hotel Roanoke expansion coming together
The 30th anniversary reopening party at the 1882 Sky Bar last week also gave those who stopped by The post Plans for Hotel Roanoke expansion coming together first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
More Closing Arguments, Swan Lake and the city’s next Youth Poet Laureate
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post More Closing Arguments, Swan Lake and the city’s next Youth Poet Laureate first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Foodshed Network links native foods and culture at an event this Saturday
The Roanoke Foodshed Network, with help from Roanoke City Arts and Cultural Funding, will host a free celebration The post Foodshed Network links native foods and culture at an event this Saturday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
WFIR earns top honors at 2024 Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters Awards
ROANOKE, Va. (WFIR) — WFIR-AM/FM was recognized with multiple honors at the 2024 Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters Awards, The post WFIR earns top honors at 2024 Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters Awards first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Swan Lake Act II and Under the Tent Pedro Szalay’s final performances as SVB Artistic Director
Southwest Virginia Ballet will perform its last dance under the direction of Artistic Director Pedro Szalay. As WFIR’s The post Swan Lake Act II and Under the Tent Pedro Szalay’s final performances as SVB Artistic Director first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Bank on Roanoke Valley wants to help you better your financial future
America Saves Week has been going on since 2007, encouraging Americans to create better savings habits. In conjunction The post Bank on Roanoke Valley wants to help you better your financial future first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading