City of Roanoke Parks Manager Cindy McFall will move into the role of Director of Parks and Recreation on April 30—bringing 27 years of experience, nearly 20 of those with the City of Roanoke. McFall was selected out of an original pool of more than 50 candidates from across the country. “Cindy’s deep and comprehensive…… Continue Reading
Does requiring those selling guns for profit to run background checks trample on the 2nd Amendment? That is the disagreement between a Roanoke-area Congressman and the U.S. Attorney General as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. The post Congressman says new gun show law infringes 2nd Amendment first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Carilion Clinic invites the public to “Go Green for Mental Health,” with a series of wellness workshops, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Check out dates and topics below: May 2 – Random Rocks of Kindness: Use your creativity to paint inspirational rocks that you can place around your…… Continue Reading
Botetourt and Roanoke Counties and the Town of Vinton are working together on a comprehensive Safety Action Plan. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on what it means for you. The Federal High Administration’s Safe Streets and Roads for All Program seeks to prevent deaths and serious injuries on local roads. As WFIR’s Denise Allen…… Continue Reading
Many Virginia Tech students were arrested last night and charged with trespassing after authorities broke up the Pro-Palestinian protest we told you about on Friday. Virginia Tech officials released a statement on situation which can be found below: Virginia Tech’s statement on Pro-Palestinian protest on campus: On Friday morning, protestors began to occupy the…… Continue Reading
A rummage sale is being used as a soft launch of sorts for a new art venue just outside of downtown Roanoke. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Motel Studios soft launches just outside of downtown Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Tickets are on sale now for the annual KIWANIS PANCAKE AND AUCTION DAY. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Celebrate May the Fourth be with you at the annual KIWANIS PANCAKE AND AUCTION DAY. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports up for auction is naming rights of the Mill Mountain Star. https://www.roanokekiwanisclub.org/kpad/ The post On…… Continue Reading
Roanoke College – the smallish, liberal arts school based in Salem, looks to become a bigger player in the STEM arena. A groundbreaking last weekend signifies that intention, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Roanoke College has big plans for new Science Center first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech is the latest university to join the movement protesting the “widespread death and destruction and annihilation” of the Palestinian people. An Instagram post calls for all students to come out to the Graduate Life Center lawn immediately. The post University protests arrive at VT in Blacksburg first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Museum of Transportation is launching a new event for dog lovers, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post ‘PUPPAPALOOZA’ welcomes dogs to transportation museum first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading