After early rain and then three days of almost-perfect weather, the first FloydFest held at its new home in the heart of Floyd County – in the Town of Check – is in the books. Performers give it the thumbs up, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Performers like new FloydFest site…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke City PD) On July 28, 2024, Roanoke Police at approximately 7:50 pm responded to an unresponsive person in a vehicle in the parking lot of 1100 block of Peters Creek RD Nw. Upon arrival, they located an adult male inside of a sedan. Roanoke Fire/EMS pronounced the man deceased. The medical examiner responded…… Continue Reading
More homes are showing up for sale this year in the Roanoke Valley — but the average cost of buying one is also rising. Just over 2,500 realtor-listed residential units changed hands in the region between January and June, an increase of about 12% over same period last year. As for home prices: three years ago,…… Continue Reading
A bill aimed at keeping kids safe online is advancing in Washington, and both Virginia U.S. Senators support it. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Kids online safety bill set to pass U.S. Senate next week first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The list of harmful invasive species keeps growing, and one of the newest arrivals poses particular threats to area fruit growers — especially to vineyards. The spotted lanternfly made its way to the U.S. from southeast Asia, and since it is good at hitching rides on almost any form of ground transportation, its spread has…… Continue Reading
Floydfest is underway at its new location in Check. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the musical festival is a great place to listen to new music. The members of Happy Landing are ready to rock the “On the Rise Artists” stage at Floydfest. WFIR’s Denise ALlen MEmbreno introduces us to the Folk/Rock band. https://floydfest.com/…… Continue Reading
We talked with Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares this morning and as WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports he has questions for Vice President and potential Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares says if President Joe Biden is not running for office, Vice President Kamala Harris should leave with him. WFIR’s Denise…… Continue Reading
Some employees and customers of Member One Federal Credit Union are not all that happy about a proposed merger with a Richmond-based financial institution. The “yay or nay” vote online runs through next Tuesday, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Some Member One stakeholders oppose merger with Richmond credit union first appeared on…… 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 Crimes of the Heart, a Velvet Cabaret and Finding Nemo Jr. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Donald Trump’s running mate uses a speech at Radford University to call out Democrats who claim the former president is a threat to democracy. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Vance uses Radford speech to call out Harris and other Dems first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading