Now is the time to get or change your insurance plan through Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us 9 out of 10 customers are eligible for financial assistance. Open enrollment is going on at Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us this is the only place for Virginians…… Continue Reading

Pinnacle Financial Partners teams up again with Drumstick Dash
For the past few years Pinnacle Financial Partners has been the title sponsor for the Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick Dash 5K. Pinnacle is a Nashville-based financial institution that gained a foothold in the Roanoke area by acquiring Valley Bank. More than 4000 runners or walkers have signed up for the Thanksgiving morning 5K so…… Continue Reading

First round of headliners announced for FloydFest 2025
Across the Way Productions has announced the first round of headliners and acts for FloyFest 2025. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. The Black Crows will be back at Floyfest in 2025. FloydFest organizers have announce their first round of headliners. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. The post First round of headliners announced…… Continue Reading

House Committee advances reproductive freedom amendment
Members of the House of Delegates Privileges and Elections Committee voted along party lines this afternoon to advance a constitutional amendment that states every individual has the fundamental right to reproductive freedom and that the right to make one’s own decisions about all matters related to one’s pregnancy cannot be denied. Sponsor Charniele Herring says…… Continue Reading

Carilion Crystal Spring Tower edging towards completion
As construction continues on the Carilion Crystal Spring Tower, a tour was offered today to media members. The expansion is really an upgrade as the bed count overall doesn’t increase. But ER Senior Director Wrenn Brendel tells us she gets to keep the former ER area as well as the new one at the tower…… Continue Reading

Market on Melrose cuts the ribbon
“Its about time,” was a familiar comment this morning as local residents waited for a ribbon cutting for the new Market on Melrose, the first full-service grocery store in northwest Roanoke in decades. The 15,000 square foot Market on Melrose is located on the Goodwill Industries campus and is part of the Melrose Plaza redevelopment that…… Continue Reading

Fatal crash closes section of roadway in Roanoke City
Roanoke City Police say Monroe St NW is closed from Vermont Ave to Tennessee Ave NW due to a fatal crash this morning. One man has died at the scene. The post Fatal crash closes section of roadway in Roanoke City first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading

Section of roadway in Roanoke City reopened after fatal crash
Update: Monroe St NW has reopened Previous :Roanoke City Police say Monroe St NW is closed from Vermont Ave to Tennessee Ave NW due to a fatal crash this morning. One man has died at the scene. The post Section of roadway in Roanoke City reopened after fatal crash first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading

Ridge View Bank officially opens Roanoke HQ
Officials with Ridge View Bank were on hand for a ribbon cutting at their Roanoke headquarters. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Ridge View Bank officially opens Roanoke HQ first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading

Del. Rasoul prioritizes mental health, utility costs in re-election bid
Roanoke Delegate Sam Rasoul prioritizes issues like mental health, utility costs, and small business support as he seeks re-election next year. WFIR’s Ian Price reports. The post Del. Rasoul prioritizes mental health, utility costs in re-election bid first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading