With Hurricane Beryl making it’s way through the Southwestern United States, VDOT wants you to have emergency preparations for everyone that makes up your family. WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: [Click here for resources on disaster preparedness] The post VDOT urges disaster preparedness amid hurricane season first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading

TSA officers discover a .380 caliber gun loaded with six bullets in his carry-on bag during an x-ray screening; this not only prevented the man from entering the aircraft but also has him facing a “stiff civil penalty” that can see him paying $15,000 and losing TSA Pre-Check privileges. Wednesday’s gun catch was the fourth…… Continue Reading

The Jefferson Center has released its schedule for the 2024/25 season. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports it’s no surprise the schedule is made up of an eclectic list of performances. Jefferson Center has announced its 2024/25 season. The schedule has something for everyone and some new features as well. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has…… Continue Reading

The City of Salem is unveiling its renovation of the Moyer Sports Complex on Monday. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the changes will help Salem excel in the competitive field of sports marketing. The City of Salem’s multi-million dollar renovation of Moyer Sports Complex will be open to the public Monday morning. As WFIR’s…… 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 Overnight Sensations is back; a Crooked Road 20th anniversary event first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading