Teams of 25 are gearing up to take on a 62 ton airplane next month in a Special Olympics fundraiser that’s new to Southwest Virginia. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: [Click here to Register or Donate] The post ‘Southwest Virginia Plane Pull’ to support Special Olympics first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A fundraising campaign to save local investigative journalism comes as the print/digital news landscape continues to evolve. The Roanoke Rambler is mostly a one-man operation except for the occasional grant that allows Henri Gendreau to bring in some help. He spoke to WFIR about how your news reading options could be greatly affected without outlets…… Continue Reading
The talent attraction brand for the Roanoke Regional Partnership has launched a redesigned website; a more go-to, interactive resource for those looking to start careers here, find a place to live – or to just connect with others. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Get2KnowNoke website gets a makeover first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
You do not have to RUN to fight Breast Cancer with an event debuting in Vinton. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. Find a link to more information by clicking HERE. The post Fight cancer with a “Pink” sunset walk first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Presidential campaign turned on its head after Joe Biden dropped his bid for a second term will head for the final stretch run after Democrats formally select Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee and she gives her all-important acceptance speech tomorrow night. WFIR’s Gene Marrano with that story: The post Harris getting ready…… 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 More Footloose; artist Ray Kass at the Taubman and a celebration of African cultures first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Governor Youngkin says students throughout the Commonwealth are starting to recover from pandemic related learning loss. The post Youngkin: work to reduce pandemic learning loss paying off first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Freedom First Credit Union is partnering with sister station K92, to help high school football teams ‘Play for Purpose,’ WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: [Click here to vote for your high school team to ‘Play for Purpose’] The post Freedom First and K92 help area high schools ‘Play for Purpose’ first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Dr. Robert “Bobby” Sandel, the fourth president of Virginia Western Community College, announced today that he will retire next June. Sandel came to Virginia Western in 2001 and will depart from a school that has seen seven consecutive semesters of enrollment growth emerging from the pandemic. During his tenure, Sandel has overseen more than $138…… Continue Reading
A local attorney specializing in cases involving trucking accidents has some tips to help drivers avoid crashes. He also has a unique view on the issue – as a sometimes big rig driver. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has those tips: The post Attorney/sometimes trucker has a unique perspective on accidents first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading