The 24 people released from Russian prisons yesterday – four headed back to the United States – will be viewed through a political lens with the Presidential election just over three months away. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: The post Prisoner exchange viewed through a political lens first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
After Former President Donald Trump raised questions about Vice President Kamala Harris’ race, an area professor talks about the implications. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post VT professor talks Trump’s race comment on Harris’ race first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Outside the Courthouse and the Sheriff’s Office in downtown Roanoke today, a memorial was unveiled in the parking lot for Deputy Corporal Barry Lee Pendrey, who was killed inside the Roanoke City jail 39 years ago by an inmate. Members of Pendrey’s family and former retired Sheriff’s office employees he worked with were on hand…… Continue Reading
Those who are loading up on school supplies during the state sales tax-free weekend that runs tomorrow through Sunday may want to throw a few extra items in the basket for less fortunate kids. Its time again to “Load the Bus,” as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Tax free weekend means its time…… Continue Reading
A Cleveland Brown suffered what could be a serious injury today and is being transported here to Roanoke to undergo further medical evaluation. Running Back D’Onta Foreman suffered a head injury earlier that resulted in neck pain. That’s according to a post on the website X formerly known as Twitter from Browns beat writer Mary…… Continue Reading
Update: Cleveland Browns running back D’Onta Foreman was released from Carilion Roanoke Memorial hospital yesterday and has rejoined his team after he suffered an injury during a special teams session at training camp being held at the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia. X-Rays and CT Scans were said to be negative. Previous: A Cleveland…… Continue Reading
Wall Therapeutic Solutions has expanded into the New River Valley. As Denise Allen Membreno reports the expansion allows them to help more people with disabilities. Wall Therapeutic Solutions has opened a new office in Christiansburg. WFIR’s Denise ALlen Membreno tells us what that means to adults and children with developmental disabilities. The post More services…… Continue Reading
The Local Environmental Agriculture Project – or LEAP – has officially opened its food store on Patterson Avenue in Roanoke’s West End Neighborhood. The LEAP Community store will sell fresh produce, local dairy products, eggs, bread and more Wednesday through Friday. A $2.5 million American Rescue Plan grant helped fund the purchase and renovation of…… 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 9 to 5 at Showtimers … art for all at the Taubman and more Finding Nemo Jr. first…… Continue Reading
The live version of the classic 1980 film 9 to 5 is coming to the stage in Roanoke. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports this version is a musical with lyrics and music by Dolly Parton. Showtimers is performing 9 to 5 the musical which follows the same storyline as the classic 1980 film starring…… Continue Reading