Tonight’s moon is usually only seen every 10 years – however, it is the 2nd time in as many years NASA determined that the moon had met the criteria for this seemingly rare event. The full moon will be a blue supermoon, a celestial occurrence that combines two events: a supermoon, which is when the…… Continue Reading
Last year more than 600 children in the Roanoke City Public School system were identified as having experienced homelessness or housing insecurity. This afternoon as the new academic year gets underway, students in that category will be eligible to receive a backpack filled with food and school supplies. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The…… Continue Reading
The suspect accused of fatally shooting Smyth County Sheriff’s deputy Hunter Reedy and wounding deputy Michael Federchuk during an incident last week died early this morning. 65-year-old Timothy Goodman was charged with the aggravated murder of Deputy Reedy. He was also charged with four counts of attempted aggravated murder and using a firearm in the…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City police say a man was taken to the hospital after a shooting this morning in the 1700 block of Hanover Avenue NW. The victim’s injuries are said to be non-life threatening. No word on possible suspects or arrests. The post Man wounded during shooting in Northwest Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Higher-profile big companies get the headlines when they are hacked by ransomware – but smaller businesses are more likely to be targeted, since their cybersecurity measures may not be as “robust.” An expert whom works with the federal government on such measures has some advice, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Ransomware attacks on…… Continue Reading
A local festival is highlighting up-and-coming comedians with four nights of fun. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: Click HERE for more information about Roanoke Comedy Fest The post Roanoke Comedy Fest returns with first-in-the-area acts first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Country music star Aaron Lewis has a return engagement this Saturday night at Dr. Pepper Park – and Park president Waynette Anderson says it will represent a first for the 10-year old outdoor music venue just off South Jefferson Street. Anderson was live on WFIR this morning, talking about the remaining events this season at…… 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 Footloose the Musical … an Acoustic Invasion … and Savor the Sound first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Valley SPCA and Virginia Tech’s School of Animal Sciences are teaming up to improve shelter animal’s well-being and adoption success. That announcement was made today at the Roanoke Valley SPCA, where executive officer Denise Hayes called it a “big deal.” As many as half of all animals in shelters are surrendered for behavioral…… Continue Reading
Its called The Grove on Patterson – a residential treatment facility for pregnant and postpartum women that are dealing with substance abuse. Restoration Housing is taking the lead on making the 1919 Colonial Revival property on Patterson Avenue ready for that mission. A $400,000 dollar donation from Aetna Better of Health of Virginia helped support…… Continue Reading