An area college says it was unaware members of its women’s swim team would be participating in former president Donald Trump’s rally over the weekend. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Roanoke College President Frank Shushok Jr’s full statement: Dear Maroons: We are aware that during an off-campus political rally in Salem this evening, former…… Continue Reading

Tickets for Illuminights at Explore Park went on sale today. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Six years of Illiminights has made Roanoke County’s Explore Park a holiday destination. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us tickets went on sale today. Illuminights The post Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading

Poll released by Roanoke College: Vice President Kamala Harris holds a 10-point lead over former President Donald Trump (51%-41%) in Virginia, according to the Roanoke College Poll. Independent Cornel West and Libertarian Chase Oliver both poll at 2%, and Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate, takes 1% of the vote. In the U.S. Senate race,…… Continue Reading

A new exhibit and workshop at Art on First in downtown Roanoke is leaning into the healing power of art.  WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on The Other Side: Expressions of a Trauma Survivor, a solo exhibition by Mackenzie Rose. A domestic violence survivor has turned a near death experience into works of art…… Continue Reading

After you put away the Halloween costumes it’s time to gear up for the holidays.  And Black Dog Salvage hopes you’ll start the season at their annual holiday open house.  WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. The annual Black Dog Salvage Holiday Open House is this weekend.  As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us think…… Continue Reading