Jefferson Rose otherwise known as “The Magnificent Lefty” is a Roanoke-based street performer/ busker who’s traveled all over the country entertaining. Recently, Rose has been working on balloon art for an online contest with pieces you can see at City in the Square, which is also the location of the first Roanoke “Street Performance Workshop”…… 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 Bear Theatre set to launch, Yacht rock at Dr Pepper Park and Link speaker series first appeared on…… Continue Reading
A longtime head at Carilion Clinic is stepping down later this year. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: Nancy Howell Agee, who led Carilion Clinic through more than a decade of transformative change, will step down as CEO Sept. 30. Steve Arner, who was promoted to president in May 2023, will succeed Agee and become president…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Police says two people were injured during a shooting early this morning on 16th St. near the intersection of Essex Ave. NW. The victim’s injuries are listed as non-life threatening. Authorities say ‘several people of interest’ have been detained. The post Two people injured during Northwest Roanoke shooting first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Commonwealth University L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs released the results of its most recent Commonwealth Poll, conducted between June 24 and July 3, 2024. The release comes just days after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee in this year’s presidential election. There is no…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Council held their second meeting this month yesterday, where a former Roanoke mayor made an appearance to get the council’s blessing for a new historical marker. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The council received criticism from residents about unsafe cycling conditions in the city. WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Concerned cyclists,…… Continue Reading
Do you still feel the effects of a past COVID infection? A study for Southwest Virginia residents aims to document cases of Long COVID and how they’re affecting residents in our area. WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Long COVID study open to Southwest Virginia residents first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Shenandoah artist P. Buckley Moss has died at age 91. Via an online obituary from Faulkner Funeral Home, it’s reported that the artist and philanthropist, of which the Moss Arts Center in Blacksburg is named, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday. The post Virginia Tech Moss Arts Center namesake passes away first appeared…… Continue Reading
Virginia’s Senior US Senator, Mark Warner recently answered questions on both Biden’s capability of not only maintaining his candidacy, but defeating Donald Trump in November. The post Sen. Warner opens up after Biden reelection remarks first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A grant from the Roanoke Foodshed Network will be distributed to local nonprofits to boost food access for those in need. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post $17,000 to benefit local healthy food access first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading