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
The City of Salem is unveiling its renovation of the Moyer Sports Complex on Monday. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the changes will help Salem excel in the competitive field of sports marketing. The City of Salem’s multi-million dollar renovation of Moyer Sports Complex will be open to the public Monday morning. As WFIR’s…… Continue Reading
A local health expert says for this fourth of july “leave fireworks to the professionals.” WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Local health expert says ‘leave fireworks to the professionals’ first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… 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 Overnight Sensations is back; a Crooked Road 20th anniversary event first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Pool party pooches, the Cowboy circus, the small world of agriculture – and all those rides. The Salem Fair is back for a 36th time starting this afternoon, and WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Salem Fair opens today first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Miss Virginia activities are taking place at the Berglund Center culminating in the crowning of the new Miss Virginia tomorrow night. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the reigning Miss America is visiting Roanoke for the event. A new Miss Virginia will be crowned tomorrow night at the Berglund Center. The reigning Miss Virginia stopped…… Continue Reading
(from City of Salem) Derek Weeks [has been named] to the position of Chief of Police for the City of Salem. The move will take effect on July 1, one month after Weeks was named as Interim Chief on June 1. “I am confident that Chief Weeks has the experience and vision needed to lead…… Continue Reading
Carilion Clinic introduced teens to healthcare careers through their “Camp Carillion” program that took place this week. WFIR’s Deric Allen has more. The post Camp Carilion offers high school students career options first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Summer is here, which means it’s time to be more aware of the dangers of heat-related illnesses as the mercury rises. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Sweltering heat could result in death first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading