The latest statewide phone survey of likely and newly registered voters shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump in the race for President by 11 points at this point, with just 4 percent of respondents saying they are “undecided.” It comes from the Wason Center of Civic Leadership at Christopher Newport University, where Dr. Rebecca Bromley-Trujillo…… Continue Reading
Virginia Western Community College not only trains future employees for area companies, they also help these companies retain workers. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us, that often means educating the company’s leaders. Virginia Western community college offers workforce solutions for area employers that encompasses more than training employees. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports…… Continue Reading
Its not all “dirty jobs,” and heavy lifting – that is, today’s construction industry. And one of the major players locally hopes to demonstrate that again tomorrow to girls from 5 to 18, with a third annual event. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post GIRLS Construction Experience: it isn’t just for…… Continue Reading
The Clean Valleys waterways cleanup starts tomorrow. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports if you can’t get involved this weekend, you have the entire month to do your part. The month-long fall waterways clean up launches tomorrow. It’s a part of a statewide effort, Clean Virginia Waterways Cleanup sponsored by the Ocean Conservancy. Locally the…… Continue Reading
Elizabeth Walker has launched Walker Consulting Workshops and a podcast series; she joined us live in-studio this morning to talk about her background, her workshops and an event she is presenting at Jefferson Center on October 18: The post Business coach presents standup comic to talk about the ROI on LOL first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Grayson County – Whitetop and Rugby. Photos by Emily Kate Stick The post Photos of Hurricane Helene Aftermath in Grayson County first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The 37th Annual Craftsmen’s Fall Classic Art and Craft Festival returns to the Berglund Center starting tomorrow. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: [Click here for more details] The post Craftsmen’s Fall Classic returns to Berglund Center first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The end of year Holidays helps many retailers end up in the black, but it also means more people in their shops, making it harder to keep an eye out for shoplifters. The Roanoke City police department is offering some tips on protecting their businesses this holiday season, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post…… Continue Reading
An Elliston resident who is 60-plus and has led an interesting, never-dull life – including a stint as a long-haul truck driver – recently released a book of short, imagined dialogues set in venues around the world. “Home Stretch – For all My Friends Over 60,” is available now online. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more,…… Continue Reading
A 28-year-old Franklin County man is headed to UVA for a kidney transplant. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports he is an example of why Carilion Clinic is pursuing a Certificate Of Public Need, working to bring a kidney transplant unit to Roanoke. (UPDATED: Joey’s transplant was performed successfully): The post Carilion looking to…… Continue Reading