A 3-day weekend event series is kicking off tomorrow with a block party in Downtown Roanoke. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Free block party kicks off ‘Not Your Average Weekend’ first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
We are hearing from a Roanoke business owner after its roof was ripped off. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post “Roof literally just blew off” says Roanoke business owner first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The 25th anniversary edition of the Delta Dental Pro-Am for Kids golf tournament last week benefiting Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia raised more than $140,000. That puts the running total at more than $2.3 million over the past 25 years. Rebekah Meadows is the CEO for the local Boys & Girls Clubs; she…… Continue Reading
President Joe Biden won the Virginia vote over Donald Trump by 10.2% in 2020 – when many pundits said as The Commonwealth goes so goes the nation – and they were right. But the latest Roanoke College poll now shows a tie at 42 percent for Biden and Trump. More details from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:…… 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 Sidewalk Art … Cabaret coming to MMT and a rising Country music star first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month and to mark the observance, AARP Virginia will hold several events in the Roanoke area, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: See more at https://aarp.org/virginiaevents See AARP Virginia upcoming brain health events here The post AARP Virginia hosts events during Brain Health Awareness Month first appeared on…… Continue Reading
Attention moms The 2024 Women’s Resource Summit — Motherhood in Bloom — is June 8th. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the conference is part education, part community and part inspiration. Huddle Up Moms’ annual women’s summit is coming up in June. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the event brings together women from all…… Continue Reading
The Advancement Foundation’s Gaunlet competition just wrapped up it’s 10th anniverary competition. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us part of the celebration is a new offering called Virginia’s 200. The Advancement Foundation is fresh off its 10 anniversay Gauntlet Business Competition. After handing out the awards last week they announced a new program to help…… Continue Reading
On this Memorial Day we thank veterans and their families for making the ultimate sacrifice. May is also Military Appreciation month, and a recent study rates Virginia as one of the best states for military retirees. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Virginia ranked as 3rd best state for military retirees first appeared on…… Continue Reading
During National Travel and Tourism Week Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge officials traveled to Washington DC last week to build on the success of its 2023 spring marketing campaign in DC and northern Virginia. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post VBR looks to build on DC-NOVA travel momentum first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading