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 Opera Roanoke unveils upcoming season … and new music from Harvest Blaque first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
We’ve previously reported on the groundbreaking of a restoration project for a Belmont-neighborhood home. Now, the renovations on the historic house have been completed. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Restoration Housing completes 7th home renovation first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke City’s latest traffic campaign is focused on protecting those travelling by foot, scooter, or bicycle. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Keep Each Other Safe: Roanoke City’s newest traffic campaign first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Director of Economic development for Roanoke County – Megan Baker – says the past 12 months have been good for the locality and conditions line up for more wins in the near future. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: The post RoCo is rolling says Economic Development Director first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
A footrace supporting a nonprofit hosting all-day summer camps for students is taking place on America’s birthday. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post ‘Four on the 4th’ to support summer programs for kids first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
United Way is hosting its annual Day of Action later this week. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: [Click here to register] The post Volunteers to beautify community on Day of Action first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Farmers’ Markets in the region are seeing a resurgence in customers. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports shopping at a farmers’ market is not only good for YOUR health, it’s good for the local economy. If you want to know where your food comes from then there’s no better place to shop than a farmers’…… Continue Reading
(from VA State Police) The Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, along with members of the City of Roanoke Violence Suppression Unit executed two narcotics search warrants in Southeast Roanoke today. During this operation Star City Task Force members identified Nathan Shane Dooley of Roanoke, as a narcotics dealer. Special Agents and officers…… Continue Reading
Richmond nonprofit Rx Partnership is celebrating its 20th anniversary by furthering its mission of education. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on the RX Displays. RxPartnership has helped increase medication access for more than 83-thousand vulnerable Virginians. The Richmond based nonprofit is celebrating its 20th anniversary. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on a new…… Continue Reading
The death of a man experiencing a mental health crisis led to the crafting of one of the 31 bills Governor Youngkin recently signed into law. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Governor says 31 bills bolster Right Help Right Now initiative first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading