Many are familiar with the post-summer convention presidential debates before Election Day in November, but the incumbent president and a former Chief Executive get the ball rolling early, tonight. (WFIR will carry the CNN Presidential debate live at 9pm tonight). More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Debate preview with local political scientist first…… Continue Reading
With one week until July 4th, a high volume of travelers is expected. WFIR’s Alex Torres reports the best times to hit the road to avoid the traffic: The post Record-breaking travel expected for July 4th, per AAA first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A long-time Roanoke developer has died at 99. WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Long-time Roanoke Developer, Philanthropist Maury Strauss dies 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 A pivot for VMT’s Star City Motor Madness; artists in residence at Link Museum first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Looming over the issues on the table in tomorrow’s early Presidential debate are rulings that are expected from the Supreme Court on a number of hot button cases. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports on what a Virginia Tech political scientist thinks will happen: The post SCOTUS rulings could impact Presidential race first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
No need to be overly concerned perhaps, but be prepared for tick season with summer here and more people getting outside. Someone who studies insects at Virginia Tech has a few words of advice, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Tick season is here; be prepared says VT expert first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Virginia US Senator Tim Kaine released a statement for yesterday’s 2 year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision which overturned Roe V. Wade. WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Sen. Kaine gives statement 2 years after Roe V. Wade overturned first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
There are “moments that are terrifying – but also great fun,” says the CEO for Txtur (texture), the Roanoke-based furniture maker. He’s talking about expanding to cities like Richmond, which happened just last month. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Txtur expands beyond the valley to Richmond first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
A national mountain bike championship will be held in the Roanoke Valley for the next 2 years. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post National mountain bike championship coming to Roanoke Valley first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
First Lady of Virginia Suzanne Youngkin was joined by Attorney General Jason Miyares today in Roanoke as “Phase 2” of the Fentanyl Awareness campaign “It Only Takes One,” was announced. Youngkin says the overdose numbers have ticked down recently, and added that the wider distribution of and training for the use of Narcan to revive…… Continue Reading