You can help those in Texas with two food and supply drives for flood and tornado victims. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post ‘Gleaning For The World’ hosting 2 drives for TX storm victims first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Our political analyst says it seems the only reason the General Assembly is in recess, instead of being adjourned, is to find some signable legislation concerning skill games. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Hope remains for Skill Games legislation this year first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Resolving challenges quicker in the workplace, forging better relationships and creating a better team. A locally-based business coach has now put two decades of experience into a new book on leaderships that’s available today, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: https://transparencyinleadership.com/ The post Local business consultant releases new book on leadership first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Statement from Roanoke City: The City of Roanoke announced the departure of its City Manager, Bob Cowell, who has served the City for nearly seven years. His departure is effective June 7, 2024. We appreciate Mr. Cowell’s service to the City, its employees, and look forward to what the future holds for both Bob and…… Continue Reading
A new place to stretch out and wind down opened recently in the Cave Spring area, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Multi-sensory classes offered at newly opened YogaSix first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The annual list of Endangered Sites in the valley has been released, another reminder of the past and a call to action to promote the stewardship of structures that are a part of Roanoke’s history. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Endangered sites includes neon sign, caretakers cottage first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Former Roanoke Mayor Nelson Harris has a new book out focusing on the Roanoke Valley’s history in the 1950’s. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Former Roanoke Mayor Nelson Harris has a new book coming out. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on his latest release, “The Roanoke Valley in the 1950s. Book launch at…… Continue Reading
The United States is providing an additional 2-billion dollars in aid to Ukraine. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports Virginia Democrat U.S. Senator Mark Warner says this support is of global significance. Earlier this week Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the 2-billion dollars in additional aid to Ukraine will be used for purchasing weapons…… Continue Reading
A free event is taking place tomorrow to celebrate the reopening of an equine organization in Buchanan supporting veterans and first responders through animal therapy. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post ‘New Freedom Farm’ reopens with showcase Saturday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is hosting an event at the Berglund Center this Saturday to support one of their programs that helps keep individuals with cognitive disorders safe. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office hosts ‘Safe Community Expo’ first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading