A Smith Mountain Lake man is a prime example as to why Carilion is seeking a Certificate of Public Need application to bring a kidney transplant unit to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. A 28-year-old Franklin County man is headed to UVA for a kidney transplant. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno…… Continue Reading
According to the U-S Department of Veteran Affairs there were nearly 64-hundred veteran suicides from 2020 to 2021. This period saw the largest single year increase in veteran suicides. Veteran suicide is now the number two cause of death for veterans under the age of 45. And the V-A says the number is likely higher.…… Continue Reading
A threat targeted at Breckenridge Middle School in Roanoke on Instagram in the wee hours of the morning was later determined not to be “credible,” – but not before it shut down classes for the day. Roanoke City Police say they take these threats seriously, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Police take online…… Continue Reading
A yearly program promoting public transportation in Roanoke via art is back. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post ‘the mountains rumble’ book of poems by Roanoke bus rider unveiled first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Rock band Metallica is headed to Blacksburg, performing at Lane Stadium on May 7, 2025. The concert will celebrate 25 years since Virginia Tech first used Metallica’s song “Enter Sandman” as the Hokies’ football anthem. Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies will open for Metallica as part of their M72 World Tour. Special student tickets will be…… Continue Reading
Three localities in our area hope to make roads safer with your help. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports, the Safe Streets for All survey closes at the end of the month. Local officials say it’s regional cooperation at its best… Botetourt and Roanoke Counties and the Town of Vinton have joined forces to…… Continue Reading
A $2 million facelift for the Kroger store at Brambleton and Colonial Avenues was celebrated with a ribbon cutting this morning. An expanded produce department is one centerpiece. To mark the occasion, Kroger Mid-Atlantic presented Roanoke Rescue Mission CEO Lee Clark with a $1500 check for its Manna Food Pantry. The remodeled Kroger store many…… Continue Reading
Once again Elmwood Park comes alive with African American culture at the annual Henry Street Festival. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Saturday, the 21st, is the third Saturday of September that means it is time for the annual Henry Street Festival. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. HENRY STREET FESTIVAL The post Henry Street Festival…… Continue Reading
All Salem City schools went into secure mode this morning as police searched for a suspect who committed a crime in Roanoke County. The lockdown started around 9:30 a.m. and will stay in place until authorities deem the area safe. Salem City Police, alongside Roanoke County Police, are searching with support from state and Roanoke…… Continue Reading
During a City Council candidate’s forum sponsored by the Williamson Road Area Business Association yesterday, a vote by Roanoke City Council that preserved a decision permitting multi-family dwellings to be built where only single family homes were allowed previously was front and center. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post WRABA candidate forum includes pros…… Continue Reading