Mill Mountain Zoo is welcoming a new family member just in time for the holiday weekend. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno introduces us to Lady. Mill Mountain Zoo has added to its diverse array of species. The new addition is an 11-year-old, two-toed sloth named Lady. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. The post Meet Lady,…… Continue Reading
Whether heading to the beach or spending time in your own backyard, one deadly aspect of summer will follow you, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post VTC Assistant Professor warns to cover up ahead of Memorial Day first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. – Attorney General Jason Miyares today joined the Department of Justice and a bipartisan 30-state coalition in filing a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster LLC, for violating antitrust laws through a range of anticompetitive practices in an effort to control the live entertainment industry. “Live Nation…… Continue Reading
An organizer of an upcoming Pro-Palestinian benefit concert says the Roanoke community has rallied to help two families impacted by violence in Gaza. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Proceeds from a Pro Palestinian benefit concert in Roanoke this weekend will go to families who have lost relatives during the war in Gaza. More from…… Continue Reading
Is it appropriate to serve on a commission and be on Roanoke City Council? Roanoke’s Vice Mayor is defending his appointment to the Gun Violence Prevention Commission, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. The post Vice Mayor defends role on Gun Violence Prevention Commission first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The weekend right before Memorial Day wouldn’t be the same without Festival in the Park. The family friendly celebration of arts and crafts, live music, food vendors and more returns this Saturday and Sunday. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with the Festival’s long time executive director: The post Festival in the Park back for 55th…… 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 The Tempest, Music Lab students welcome special guest – and Hairball? first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Police say one person was injured during a shooting around 1 this morning on Riverdale Road SE. The condition and identity of the victim have not been released. The shooter is still being sought and no suspects have been identified The post One person wounded during Roanoke shooting first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Get ready for a surge in traffic this weekend. In Virginia, nearly 1.2 million drivers are expected to make their way to their Memorial Day destinations, as WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Record-breaking Memorial Day traffic expected, says AAA first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Updated: As Roanoke’s City manager prepares to leave office, a former Mayor is asking why city leaders weren’t prepared to address the situation. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer. Previous:Following the impending exit of Bob Cowell from his role of Roanoke City Manager, Former Roanoke Mayor and 2024 Mayoral candidate David Bowers spoke with WFIR…… Continue Reading