Roanoke College has announced the artist and concept for a memorial to the enslaved laborers that were key figures in the development of the college and the surrounding area in Salem. The design for “Authors and Architects,” by Sandy Williams the 4th, an assistant professor of art at the University of Richmond, was unveiled today…… Continue Reading
Virginia’s Blue Ridge is touting its success in bringing visitors, events and conferences to the region which it says translates into dollars for the region’s economy. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Tourism is big business for the region. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports Virginia’s Blue Ridge is celebrating a record economic impact to…… Continue Reading
Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge has been recognized by a statewide organization that celebrates the hospitality industry. The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association had their annual Ordinary Awards last night and VBR won the Hospitality Hero Award for business. Kathy Lucas, VBR Director of Public Relations… The success of VBR’s Northern Virginia campaign in bringing…… Continue Reading
A Congressman from our area is questioning utilities about a proposed utility rate increase. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Congressman questions officials about utility rate increases first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The waitlist for Meals on Wheels is getting longer. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports LOA is losing part of its funding. Extra federal funding the LOA recieved for its Meals on WHeels program during the pandemic will stop at the end of the month. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports while the funding is…… 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 RSO debuts season this weekend, The Odd Couple – with a twist, and more first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
September is National Recovery Month – it also marks the 8th anniversary for the Bradley Free Clinic’s “Hope Initiative,” which provides support and connection to local resources to those that walk in to the clinic, looking to beat their substance abuse disorder. The Hope Initiative has served around 3000 people over its 8 years. Similar…… Continue Reading
The stakes are high, perhaps especially for Kamala Harris, who is still introducing herself and her policies to some of the general public. The Democratic nominee for President faces off at 9pm tonight against former Republican President Donald Trump. We will carry it live at 9pm. WFIR’s Gene Marrano with more on that story: …… Continue Reading
Roanoke County broke ground this afternoon on the new 80 million dollar Career and Technology Center that the County’s Public School system hopes to complete by the Winter of 2027. The new Career and Technology Center will replace the Burton Center – which opened in 1962. Dr. Ken Nicely is superintendent of Roanoke County Public…… Continue Reading
Its a few weeks later than the usual August date but once again the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra will kick off the 2024-25 season this Saturday at Elmwood Park with “Symphony Under The Stars,” a free concert with something for everyone. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post RSO kicks things off with Symphony Under the…… Continue Reading