A portion of recently announced state funding will look revitalize parts of Southwest Roanoke. More from WFIR’s Clark The post Roanoke Foundry Project to benefit from state funding first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Excel Center offers adults a second chance to get their high school diplomas
A new adult education center opens in August. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us not only does The post The Excel Center offers adults a second chance to get their high school diplomas first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Arts Commission launches 2025 Arts Connect Neighbors Catalog with 60 free workshops
Roanoke City is working to bring its neighborhoods and communities together with the release of the new Arts The post Roanoke Arts Commission launches 2025 Arts Connect Neighbors Catalog with 60 free workshops first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Carilion Children’s Pediatric in Rocky Mount relocates to bigger space
A new home for Carilion Children’s Pediatric in Rocky Mount, which held a ribbon cutting today and officially The post Carilion Children’s Pediatric in Rocky Mount relocates to bigger space first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia Diverse Chamber of Commerce hosts 6th annual Community Beautification Day on Saturday at Eureka Park
The Virginia branch of a national Chamber of Commerce organization is inviting residents in the Roanoke Valley for The post Virginia Diverse Chamber of Commerce hosts 6th annual Community Beautification Day on Saturday at Eureka Park first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Arthur Taubman’s legacy now enshrined on roadside historical marker
There are now more than 20 historical roadside signs in Roanoke, honoring those who have made their mark The post Arthur Taubman’s legacy now enshrined on roadside historical marker first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia Dems call out Lt. Gov Winsome Earle-Sears during Roanoke Rally
Area Democratic leaders are continuing to speak out against a potential Winsome Earle-Sears administration. More from WFIR’s Clark The post Virginia Dems call out Lt. Gov Winsome Earle-Sears during Roanoke Rally first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Guys and Dolls, Leaving Iowa debut this weekend; FloydFest ’25 is here
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post Guys and Dolls, Leaving Iowa debut this weekend; FloydFest ’25 is here first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
TAP’s Tomorrow’s Leaders host 3rd annual Talent in the Star showcase at the Jefferson Center on August 1st
The Jefferson Center will be hosting a local talent show on August 1st, bringing a future generation into The post TAP’s Tomorrow’s Leaders host 3rd annual Talent in the Star showcase at the Jefferson Center on August 1st first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Regional Chamber has new home on Franklin Road
Several months ago the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce sold the building that was its home on South The post Regional Chamber has new home on Franklin Road first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading