Patients won’t notice the change says Carilion Clinic – and that’s the goal as almost 800 employees involved with patient scheduling and billing will soon no longer be Carilion employees. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Carilion will outsource some services first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Taubman Museum of Art is starting a new program called Happy HeArts. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the goal is to make the museum accessible to every one. A new program at the Taubman Museum of art is an effort to make art accessible to children of all abilities. WFIR’s Denise ALlen Membreno…… Continue Reading
The Salem Museum has a new exhibit and it’s all about summers of the past. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports you might be surprised at the way summer was celebrated in the early days of Salem. A new exhibit at the Salem Museum offers a look into summers of yester-years. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno…… 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 Yacht rock ahead, Jeff Center’s 24-25 season, new playhouse getting ready first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
With Hurricane Beryl making it’s way through the Southwestern United States, VDOT wants you to have emergency preparations for everyone that makes up your family. WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: [Click here for resources on disaster preparedness] The post VDOT urges disaster preparedness amid hurricane season first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A bridge in Salem is getting a new name in memory of a fallen U.S. Navy crewman and Roanoke College graduate who died after a tragic helicopter crash in 2021. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Salem bridge renamed to honor fallen Naval Air Crewman first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
TSA officers discover a .380 caliber gun loaded with six bullets in his carry-on bag during an x-ray screening; this not only prevented the man from entering the aircraft but also has him facing a “stiff civil penalty” that can see him paying $15,000 and losing TSA Pre-Check privileges. Wednesday’s gun catch was the fourth…… Continue Reading
A man is dead after a 2016 Jeep he was driving allegedly ran off the right side of the road and struck a tree, ejecting him from the vehicle. Police say 45-year-old Adam Clint Terrell, of Goodview died at the scene Sunday evening on Rocky Ford Road – 2/10ths of a mile east of Thaxton…… Continue Reading
The Jefferson Center has released its schedule for the 2024/25 season. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports it’s no surprise the schedule is made up of an eclectic list of performances. Jefferson Center has announced its 2024/25 season. The schedule has something for everyone and some new features as well. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has…… Continue Reading
A piece of Virginia History from here in Roanoke has just been honored and recognized – a story dating back 117 years. WFIR’s Deric Allen has more: The post Groundbreaking former medical clinic honored with marker first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading