Good Samaritan Hospice hosted the grand opening of the region’s first freestanding hospice house. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Good Samaritan Hospice celebrated the opening of the region’s first freestanding hospice house. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the 16 bed facility will offer help to the region’s most vulnerable. The post Good…… Continue Reading
D-Day memorial events are still taking place over the weekend in remembrance of those who lost their lives on that crucial day during World War 2. WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Salem Museum to remember D-Day with living historians first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
20 years of helping you “grow tomatoes, and grow tomatoes” will be celebrated this Saturday as a local shop for growers celebrates the milestone. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. Here is the full in-studio conversation with Blue Ridge Hydroponics Owner Brynnen Bierele. The post Interview: 20 years of growing tomatoes, and “tomatoes” celebration Saturday…… Continue Reading
A group of Virginia Tech professors are using an upcoming panel discussion to weigh in on book bans enacted by school boards across the Commonwealth. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Virginia Tech School of Education to host banned books discussion first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A group of Virginia Tech professors are using an upcoming panel discussion to weigh in on book bans enacted by school boards across the Commonwealth. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Virginia Tech set to host banned books discussion first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On June 5, 2024 at approximately 1:05 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 3500 block of Ferncliff Avenue NW. Responding officers located a juvenile male teen with what appeared to be serious gunshot wounds. Roanoke Fire-EMS transported…… 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 RBT’s Alice in Wonderland…Cabaret…and “Place” art show first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge held a press conference this morning to announce the opening of the YMCA at Tanglewood. Plans call for eight pickleball courts, a state-of-the-art Wellness Center, a hot yoga studio, two group exercise studios, two saunas and a children’s programming space in the new space, located on the upper level…… Continue Reading
A new community theatre is putting on mini shows about _____ as a fundraiser this weekend. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: [Click here for more information] The post Event to benefit new community theatre on Saturday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Elders can visit a health fair this Friday that offers resources for a variety of health needs, including their sweet tooth. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post LOA offers seniors resources in Elmwood Park on Friday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading