September is National Recovery Awareness Month. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports Roanoke is taking aim at the issue of addiction with a multifaceted approach. September is National Recovery Awareness month, a chance to educate the public on the dangers of drug use and that recovery from addiction is possible. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno…… Continue Reading
The Moss Arts Center in Blacksburg is getting ready to kick off its fall season of performances and talks. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. The Moss Arts Center in Blacksburg is getting ready to start it’s 11th season of performances. As always, it’s a schedule filled with an eclectic mix of genres. WFIR’s Denise…… Continue Reading
Just about everyone loves tacos, and we all appreciate our mothers – now for a third year Huddle Up Moms, the local non-profit that provides education, connections to resources and support for expectant and new mothers, will hold “Tacofest,” at Elmwood Park next Saturday. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Tacofest is back to…… Continue Reading
On the eve of Suicide Prevention Month in September, Blue Ridge Behavorial Healthcare and The Suicide Prevention Council of Roanoke Valley are joining forces to say, “don’t be afraid to ask the question.” More on that and some training sessions coming up next month, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Resources made available…… Continue Reading
Roanoke City’s Mayor used his last State of the City address to say officials are doing what they can to address homelessness. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea offers last State of the City Address first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Welcome to Capitol Conversations, I’m WFIR Anchor/Morning reporter Clark Palmer. Our guest this episode is Ken Mitchell, the Democrat looking to defeat current 6th District Republican US Congressman Ben Cline this November. Now here’s our interview with Mr. Mitchell in its entirety. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wfir-news/episodes/WFIR-Capitol-Conversations-Episode-1-6th-District-Democratic-Candidate-Ken-Mitchell-e2nol4j The post WFIR Capitol Conversations Episode 1: Democrat…… Continue Reading
On August 29, 2024, at approximately 12:53 a.m., Roanoke Police responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance involving an armed individual at an apartment in the 700 block of 29th St NW. Upon arrival, officers found an adult female victim outside the residence with a serious laceration. They were directed inside the apartment…… Continue Reading
Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge is hosting the Mid-Atlantic Tourism and Public Relations Alliance Media Marketplace this week. WFIR’s Ian Price has details. The post Roanoke hosts MATPRA conference for first time first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
After a recent community meeting hosted by Old Southwest Inc., where many raised strong objections and concerns about RAM House moving to their neighborhood by 2025, the executive director of that day shelter for the homeless is pushing back. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post RAM House pushes back over plans for move to…… 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 Last weekend for Footloose … a print workshop at the Taubman and more first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading