A connection between two countries and two very different groups of people fighting for their civil rights in The post Local author writes about how “Good Trouble,” can make a difference first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Meet the innovative spring cohort
The Spring 2025 RAMP Cohort is busy undergoing the 12 week “In Residence” program. It’s the region’s signature The post Meet the innovative spring cohort first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Massive fire at 9th Street industrial park – Riverdale redevelopment
(From Roanoke City FireEMS) 3 Alarm Commercial Fire Update: Crews are currently on scene of the fire in The post Massive fire at 9th Street industrial park – Riverdale redevelopment first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Race at Smith Mountain Lake State Park highlights the beauty of the park
All are invited to the 8th annual Osprey 10k/5k Run Walk at Smith Mountain Lake State Park. As Denise The post Race at Smith Mountain Lake State Park highlights the beauty of the park first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Skills USA Virginia annual demos and competition this weekend at Berglund Center
An organization that works to sharpen the trade skills of Virginia high school students also turns that program The post Skills USA Virginia annual demos and competition this weekend at Berglund Center first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke City to be site of Hands Off protest
Volunteers for an upcoming protest in Roanoke City say they hope the demonstration educates residents about potential dangers The post Roanoke City to be site of Hands Off protest first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Salem Red Sox season opener is tonight
It’s opening night at Salem Memorial Ballpark as the Red Sox host the Delmarva Shorebirds. AS WFIR’s Denise The post The Salem Red Sox season opener is tonight first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Save a life. Learn CPR
Seconds count when someone is having a heart attack. This weekend Botetourt County Parks and Rec is teaming The post Save a life. Learn CPR first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Wawa confirms Roanoke and Salem stores as Sheetz marks workplace milestone
ROANOKE, Va. (WFIR) — Wawa is officially expanding into Southwest Virginia, with confirmed locations coming to both Roanoke The post Wawa confirms Roanoke and Salem stores as Sheetz marks workplace milestone first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Delphine Diallo in Roanoke Friday to open first US solo exhibit
World renown photographer Delphine Diallo is debuting her first solo show in the United States at the Taubman The post Delphine Diallo in Roanoke Friday to open first US solo exhibit first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading