ROANOKE, Va. (WalletHub) — Roanoke’s average holiday budget is $1,067, placing it mid-tier among Virginia cities, according to a new study by WalletHub. The report analyzed holiday spending limits in over 550 U.S. cities, considering factors like income, debt, and monthly expenses. Arlington tops Virginia’s rankings, with residents planning to spend over $3,100 on holiday…… Continue Reading
The annual Restaurant Week has become “Shop Williamson Road Weeks” this time around, November 18th through the 30th – an attempt to showcase not only restaurants representing cultures around the world, but other retail and service shops. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post WRABA tries new approach to traditional Restaurant Week this year…… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, Va. (City of Roanoke) — As the holiday season approaches, the City of Roanoke is reminding residents to take precautions when handling Christmas lights and electrical cords to avoid potential exposure to lead. According to Lead Safe Roanoke, many holiday light cords contain trace amounts of lead, which can transfer to the skin during…… Continue Reading
Allegiant announced this morning that Roanoke Blacksburg Regional airport will have a non-stop route to Sarasota, Florida via the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport starting Feb. 14th. According to the airline, the flight will be offered twice a week and one way tickets start at 59 dollars. Full Release from Allegiant: Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today…… Continue Reading
Allegiant announced this morning that Roanoke Blacksburg Regional airport will have a non-stop route to Sarasota, Florida via the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport starting Feb. 14th. According to the airline, the flight will be offered twice a week and one way tickets start at 59 dollars. Full Release from Allegiant: Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today…… Continue Reading
The path to securing the Republican nomination for Governor in 2025 appears to be wide open for Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears. Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares announced on Facebook today he won’t challenge her for the nomination. Miyares says programs he has helped launch like Operation Ceasefire has made the Commonwealth a safer place to…… Continue Reading
David Bowers, a former mayor of Roanoke, narrowly lost to Joe Cobb in the city’s most recent mayoral election. WFIR’s Ian Price has more from Roanoke’s outgoing mayor. The post Mayor Lea reflects on Roanoke’s tight race between Bowers, Cobb first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Now is the time to get or change your insurance plan through Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us 9 out of 10 customers are eligible for financial assistance. Open enrollment is going on at Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us this is the only place for Virginians…… Continue Reading
For the past few years Pinnacle Financial Partners has been the title sponsor for the Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick Dash 5K. Pinnacle is a Nashville-based financial institution that gained a foothold in the Roanoke area by acquiring Valley Bank. More than 4000 runners or walkers have signed up for the Thanksgiving morning 5K so…… Continue Reading
Across the Way Productions has announced the first round of headliners and acts for FloyFest 2025. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. The Black Crows will be back at Floyfest in 2025. FloydFest organizers have announce their first round of headliners. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. The post First round of headliners announced…… Continue Reading