Virginia Western Community College was announced as a finalist in the 2021 Community College Innovation Challenge….WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report 5-20 WVCC WRAP 1-WEB The post The 2021 Community College Innovation Challenge just announced one area school as a finalist first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Parts of Northwest Roanoke City have been labeled as a “food desert” but now there’s a new option for fresh meats, produce, spices and other items – with a Middle Eastern flair. Roanoke Grocery Market in the 3800 block of Melrose Avenue cut the ribbon today. Roanoke City Council member Stephanie Moon-Reynolds gave the city’s…… Continue Reading
Appointments are now open for a Mobile Vet Clinic helping under served areas in out region . WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report. 5-19 VET CLINIC WRAP 1-WEB CLICK HERE for a link to their website. The post A new mobile vet clinic is now available in our area first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Business and community leaders are invited to hear updates on the State of Tourism, Education, Healthcare and Technology on 4 Wednesday mornings in June. More on the Virginia’s Blue Ridge Series from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 5-19 VBR Series Wrap#2 The post Virginia’s Blue Ridge Series will bring business leaders together first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
A fashion show featuring poetry and dance this Saturday is billed as an elegant resurrection. WFIR’s Ian Price has more on the event: 05-19 Fashion Show WRAP The post Elegant Resurrection fashion show Saturday in Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission released a comprehensive economic development strategy for public review…WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report 5-19 RVRAC WRAP 1-WEB CLICK HERE to view the strategy The post Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy For Public Review first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Gun violence in our area was one of the topics on the agenda during yesterdays Roanoke City Council meeting …. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report. 5-18 GUN WRAP 1-WEB The post Council Meeting Addresses Gun Violence first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
As businesses reopen it seems as thought some folks are largely unaware of what the laws regarding employment in Virginia actually are… WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more. 5-18 LAW WRAP 2-WEB The post Employer’s Rights in Virginia first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Richfield Living in western Roanoke County cut the ribbon today on its recently opened Town Hall Center, along with nearly 80 new independent living senior apartments. The new Richfield Town Center features several cafes, a chapel and meeting room, a wellness studio and a beauty salon. A new skilled nursing center will cut the ribbon…… Continue Reading
Slightly confused about where, when or IF face coverings are still required – especially if you are vaccinated against COVID-19? Even the VDH says wait for more details, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 5-18 Bissell Wrap#1-WEB The post VDH advises “patience” on mask wearing directives first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading