Its not all “dirty jobs,” and heavy lifting – that is, today’s construction industry. And one of the major players locally hopes to demonstrate that again tomorrow to girls from 5 to 18, with a third annual event. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post GIRLS Construction Experience: it isn’t just for…… Continue Reading
The Clean Valleys waterways cleanup starts tomorrow. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports if you can’t get involved this weekend, you have the entire month to do your part. The month-long fall waterways clean up launches tomorrow. It’s a part of a statewide effort, Clean Virginia Waterways Cleanup sponsored by the Ocean Conservancy. Locally the…… Continue Reading
Elizabeth Walker has launched Walker Consulting Workshops and a podcast series; she joined us live in-studio this morning to talk about her background, her workshops and an event she is presenting at Jefferson Center on October 18: The post Business coach presents standup comic to talk about the ROI on LOL first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Grayson County – Whitetop and Rugby. Photos by Emily Kate Stick The post Photos of Hurricane Helene Aftermath in Grayson County first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The 37th Annual Craftsmen’s Fall Classic Art and Craft Festival returns to the Berglund Center starting tomorrow. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: [Click here for more details] The post Craftsmen’s Fall Classic returns to Berglund Center first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The end of year Holidays helps many retailers end up in the black, but it also means more people in their shops, making it harder to keep an eye out for shoplifters. The Roanoke City police department is offering some tips on protecting their businesses this holiday season, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post…… Continue Reading
An Elliston resident who is 60-plus and has led an interesting, never-dull life – including a stint as a long-haul truck driver – recently released a book of short, imagined dialogues set in venues around the world. “Home Stretch – For all My Friends Over 60,” is available now online. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more,…… Continue Reading
A 28-year-old Franklin County man is headed to UVA for a kidney transplant. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports he is an example of why Carilion Clinic is pursuing a Certificate Of Public Need, working to bring a kidney transplant unit to Roanoke. (UPDATED: Joey’s transplant was performed successfully): The post Carilion looking to…… 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 New art at Hollins, Mockingbird’s last week at MMT and Arsenic opens at the Bear first appeared on…… Continue Reading
A ribbon cutting yesterday at an event rental space that’s two thirds of the way through re-imagining a building where they used to fix cars. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Event center in northwest Roanoke may be a “tipping point” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading