Just about everyone loves tacos, and we all appreciate our mothers – now for a third year Huddle Up Moms, the local non-profit that provides education, connections to resources and support for expectant and new mothers, will hold “Tacofest,” at Elmwood Park next Saturday. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Tacofest is back to…… Continue Reading
On the eve of Suicide Prevention Month in September, Blue Ridge Behavorial Healthcare and The Suicide Prevention Council of Roanoke Valley are joining forces to say, “don’t be afraid to ask the question.” More on that and some training sessions coming up next month, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Resources made available…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City’s Mayor used his last State of the City address to say officials are doing what they can to address homelessness. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea offers last State of the City Address first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Welcome to Capitol Conversations, I’m WFIR Anchor/Morning reporter Clark Palmer. Our guest this episode is Ken Mitchell, the Democrat looking to defeat current 6th District Republican US Congressman Ben Cline this November. Now here’s our interview with Mr. Mitchell in its entirety. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wfir-news/episodes/WFIR-Capitol-Conversations-Episode-1-6th-District-Democratic-Candidate-Ken-Mitchell-e2nol4j The post WFIR Capitol Conversations Episode 1: Democrat…… Continue Reading
On August 29, 2024, at approximately 12:53 a.m., Roanoke Police responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance involving an armed individual at an apartment in the 700 block of 29th St NW. Upon arrival, officers found an adult female victim outside the residence with a serious laceration. They were directed inside the apartment…… Continue Reading
Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge is hosting the Mid-Atlantic Tourism and Public Relations Alliance Media Marketplace this week. WFIR’s Ian Price has details. The post Roanoke hosts MATPRA conference for first time first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
After a recent community meeting hosted by Old Southwest Inc., where many raised strong objections and concerns about RAM House moving to their neighborhood by 2025, the executive director of that day shelter for the homeless is pushing back. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post RAM House pushes back over plans for move to…… 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 Last weekend for Footloose … a print workshop at the Taubman and more first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
A local organization for suicide prevention is working on tackling the teenage mental health crisis by coaching teens to help their fellow youth. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Teen Ambassadors to learn leadership and support peers first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The two major party candidates for President – one a sitting Vice President, the other a former President – have just over two months to make their case to the American people. In the race for little over a month, Kamala Harris made her bid formal last week, capped off with her acceptance speech, as…… Continue Reading