A Roanoke City restaurateur says opening up his newest venue was a tricky process. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post JayBird Tavern set to open in downtown Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Carilion unveils major gift towards cancer center construction
A new cancer treatment center that Carilion Clinic has had on the drawing board for years is closer to becoming a reality, after a major gift revealed today from former U.S. Ambassador and Advance Auto CEO Nicholas Taubman and his wife Jenny. The Carilion Taubman Cancer Center will be built where a surface parking lot…… Continue Reading
Gov discusses Virginia being a top business state
Governor Glenn Youngkin recently announced that the CNBC has ranked Virginia as “America’s Top State for Business”. Virginia has been in the spotlight before, being recognized as America’s top business state repeatedly over the past decade under both Democratic and Republican administrations. Youngkin adds on. The post Gov discusses Virginia being a top business state…… Continue Reading
CNBC Names Virginia “America’s Top State for Business”
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia is ranked “America’s Top State for Business” by CNBC. The annual ranking measures all 50 states on 128 different metrics in 10 key categories of competitiveness to determine which states are delivering most effectively on the things that mean the most to business. “When a…… Continue Reading
Virginia named “America’s Top State for Business”
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia is ranked “America’s Top State for Business” by CNBC. The annual ranking measures all 50 states on 128 different metrics in 10 key categories of competitiveness to determine which states are delivering most effectively on the things that mean the most to business. “When a…… Continue Reading
Carilion will outsource some services
Patients won’t notice the change says Carilion Clinic – and that’s the goal as almost 800 employees involved with patient scheduling and billing will soon no longer be Carilion employees. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Carilion will outsource some services first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Taubman Museum’s Happy Hearts makes art accessible to everyone
The Taubman Museum of Art is starting a new program called Happy HeArts. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the goal is to make the museum accessible to every one. A new program at the Taubman Museum of art is an effort to make art accessible to children of all abilities. WFIR’s Denise ALlen Membreno…… Continue Reading
New exhibit-When Salem Sizzles highlights decades of summer living
The Salem Museum has a new exhibit and it’s all about summers of the past. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports you might be surprised at the way summer was celebrated in the early days of Salem. A new exhibit at the Salem Museum offers a look into summers of yester-years. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno…… Continue Reading
Yacht rock ahead, Jeff Center’s 24-25 season, new playhouse getting ready
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 Yacht rock ahead, Jeff Center’s 24-25 season, new playhouse getting ready first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
VDOT urges disaster preparedness amid hurricane season
With Hurricane Beryl making it’s way through the Southwestern United States, VDOT wants you to have emergency preparations for everyone that makes up your family. WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: [Click here for resources on disaster preparedness] The post VDOT urges disaster preparedness amid hurricane season first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading