Its a streaming service first and a broadcast television channel second – that’s how Blue Ridge PBS is describing the new “ECHO” channel that debuted today. It harkens back to the Roanoke-based station’s roots as an education resource. Virginia First Lady Pam Northam was on hand to celebrate the launch of ECHO – as in…… Continue Reading
It was like the good old days for a Washington Nationals veteran and former UVA baseball standout last night – as Ryan Zimmerman hits two homers in a Nats win. WPLY-MIN The post Glory days again for Nat’s Zimmerman first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
An upcoming annual race – 4 on the Fourth – will benefit a local organization that has been reopened since last July – and which has put a tremendous strain on resources. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 6-10 B&G Wrap For more information about Four on the 4th click HERE The post Race to help…… Continue Reading
For those in the City of Roanoke not sure where to turn for help with mental health, substance abuse and basic support services, a new “Mental Health Navigator Line” can help fill in the gaps. More on a new Carilion Clinic initiative from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 6-10 Navigation Wrap#2 Navigation phone number: 540-985-6999 The…… Continue Reading
Being recognized as ambassadors to the city of Roanoke one company is continuing to keep the food and culture alive with both tourists and locals as well. President of Tour Roanoke Larry Landolt is seeing a shift in the type of visitor that is coming to city as things start to open up post pandemic.…… Continue Reading
On June 9, 2021 at approximately 2:00 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified of shots fired in the area near the Berglund Center. While responding, officers were notified that there was an injured person on scene. Officers located a juvenile male with what appeared to be a non-life threatening gunshot wound inside the event center. Roanoke…… Continue Reading
UVA’s baseball team advances to the NCAA super regionals for the first time since 2015 with a 4-3 win over Old Dominion. WPLY-MIN The post Cavs walk off and head to game with Dallas Baptist in South Carolina on Friday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
More of an MMA and bare-knuckle professional fighter by trade, Brian Maxwell decided to try his hand – or fists – at boxing this year. His second fight ever this past Saturday was a four-round exhibition in Miami against Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, the former NFL wide receiver. Ochocinco and Maxwell – who lives in Roanoke…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech officials say they are receiving some limited pushback for the decision to require student vaccinations for the fall semester, but they see no better way to resume a normal campus experience. VT waited longer than some other colleges and universities to mandate vaccines, but officials say it became clear that to remove other…… Continue Reading
Former Governor Terry McAuliffe is now the official Democratic nominee as he seeks a 2nd term in the Executive Mansion. WFIR’s Ian Price spoke with our political analyst about how this shapes the fall election: 06-09 Governors Race WRAP1 The post ANALYSIS: Governor’s race will be attack-oriented, negative race first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading