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
A group of Virginia Tech professors believe thousands of book bans being enacted in school districts across the country are hurting both teachers and students. WFIR’s Clark Palmer explains in this In-Depth report: The post Virginia Tech professors believe book bans hurt students and teachers first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
From Roanoke City Police Department: Chief Booth is pleased to announce the hiring of the Roanoke Police Department’s newest Deputy Chief, Michael “Mike” Crawley. Deputy Chief joins the Roanoke Police Department after a nearly 25-year tenure with the Salem Police Department, from which he retired at the rank of Chief. “Deputy Chief Crawley grew…… Continue Reading
State Police say one died after a car overturned and caught fire in Alleghany County. Police report a 2014 Toyota Camry traveling south on Route 687 around 8:15 P.M. ran off the right side of the roadway on Tuesday and struck the jersey wall of a bridge, eventually overturning and catching fire. Authorities say the…… Continue Reading
Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to to find a missing 16-year old by the name of Joseph Frank. He was last seen at his residence in Bedford County yesterday. It is speculated he’s driving a silver 2002 Honda Accord, with his phone pinging in West Virginia. He’s described as 5-foot-10, 155-pounds, white, with dirty…… Continue Reading
This is a big day for WFIR — and for Roanoke radio history. It was 100 years ago today that we started broadcasting, just the second station in Virginia to do so. It has been quite the century-long journey for us and our listeners, and we asked WFIR’s Evan Jones to take us from the…… Continue Reading
Better Days to Come Virginia is hosting a Mental Health Awareness Event. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports organizers created an event to spotlight some resources that might surprise you. June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. A local counseling organization is educating the public on different ways to tackle mental health issues. WFIR’s Denise…… Continue Reading
Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism is celebrating the start of summer with events that get people outside. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Summer officially begins tomorrow. Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism has events scheduled throughout the weekend. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. The post Celebrating Summer with Outdoor Events first appeared on…… Continue Reading