Miss Virginia activities are taking place at the Berglund Center culminating in the crowning of the new Miss Virginia tomorrow night. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the reigning Miss America is visiting Roanoke for the event. A new Miss Virginia will be crowned tomorrow night at the Berglund Center. The reigning Miss Virginia stopped…… Continue Reading
Salem names new Chief of Police
(from City of Salem) Derek Weeks [has been named] to the position of Chief of Police for the City of Salem. The move will take effect on July 1, one month after Weeks was named as Interim Chief on June 1. “I am confident that Chief Weeks has the experience and vision needed to lead…… Continue Reading
Camp Carilion offers high school students career options
Carilion Clinic introduced teens to healthcare careers through their “Camp Carillion” program that took place this week. WFIR’s Deric Allen has more. The post Camp Carilion offers high school students career options first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Sweltering heat could result in death
Summer is here, which means it’s time to be more aware of the dangers of heat-related illnesses as the mercury rises. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Sweltering heat could result in death first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Debate preview with local political scientist
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
Record-breaking travel expected for July 4th, per AAA
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
Long-time Roanoke Developer, Philanthropist Maury Strauss dies
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
A pivot for VMT’s Star City Motor Madness; artists in residence at Link Museum
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
SCOTUS rulings could impact Presidential race
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
Tick season is here; be prepared says VT expert
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