The Salem Red Sox have returned to 100% at Haley Toyota Field beginning tonight when they faceoff with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Haley Toyota Field has 6300 seats; its has operated at 30% capacity with 6-foot socially-distanced “pod seating” since the home opener on May 11. (Full release from team) SALEM, Va. – The Salem Red Sox…… Continue Reading
Tomorrow’s date is “529” — May 29th — and Virginia’s 529 program is marking the date with the offer of a $10,000 contribution to three newly-opened accounts. Those three will be randomly chosen among Virginia 529 accounts opened with at least $25 by next Tuesday. Such accounts offer many tax advantages to help save up…… Continue Reading
A local group of artists in various disciplines calling themselves “Collective Euphonia” spent time at the Taubman Museum of Art recently in the gallery spaces, filming a performance called “Listening to Paintings: Renewal and Healing.” Performers include Pedro Szalay from Southwest Virginia ballet; there’s piano and operatic singing from tenor Scott Williamson. 5-28 Collective for…… Continue Reading
One of the local races on the June 8th primary ballot is Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office – where two candidates are vying for the party’s nomination. – Lee Hill and Antonio Hash. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on that contest, “In Depth.” 5-28 In Depth-Sheriff Race The post Two-man race for Roanoke City Sheriff…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech is one game away from the NCAA College Softball World Series after beating 2nd-ranked UCLA 7 -2 yesterday. They play again tonight. WPLY-MIN The post Hokies beat defending softball champs on West Coast first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The 7th annual Gauntlet Business program and competition wrapped up with its award ceremony last night in Vinton, handing out in-kind and cash awards to the startups and small businesses that made it to the final round of judging. The overall Platinum Category winner with a prize package totaling almost $24,000 was Beaver Dam Sunflowers…… Continue Reading
We’ve heard about some of the Democrats running for Governor already – today we’ll learn more about a candidate from another part of Virginia and hear the latest from a former Governor seeking another term. WFIR’s Ian Price has this “Longer Listen” on gubernatorial candidates Delegate Lee Carter and Former Governor Terry McAuliffe. 05-27 Terry-Carter…… Continue Reading
Summer air travel is quickly rebounding across the country, and that includes traffic at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport – almost all of it coming from leisure fliers. Airport officials say passenger numbers here have reached about 80% of the levels seen two years ago. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more: 05-28 Air Travel Wrap-Web The post…… Continue Reading
One of Virginia’s Democratic US Senators has already supported it; the other is taking a wait-and-see approach. Its the PRO ACT, centered in part on a worker’s choices when it comes to joining a union. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 5-28 Pro Act Wrap#1-WEB The post Pros and cons of the PRO ACT first appeared…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: At 6:24 p.m. on Monday (May 24), Virginia State Police responded to a crash on Route 16 just north of Route 617. A 2005 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling north on Route 16 when it lost control coming out of a curve, crossed the center line and laid over. The driver, David S. Greer, Jr.,…… Continue Reading