The Director of Economic development for Roanoke County – Megan Baker – says the past 12 months have been good for the locality and conditions line up for more wins in the near future. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: The post RoCo is rolling says Economic Development Director first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
A footrace supporting a nonprofit hosting all-day summer camps for students is taking place on America’s birthday. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post ‘Four on the 4th’ to support summer programs for kids first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
United Way is hosting its annual Day of Action later this week. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: [Click here to register] The post Volunteers to beautify community on Day of Action first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Farmers’ Markets in the region are seeing a resurgence in customers. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports shopping at a farmers’ market is not only good for YOUR health, it’s good for the local economy. If you want to know where your food comes from then there’s no better place to shop than a farmers’…… Continue Reading
(from VA State Police) The Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, along with members of the City of Roanoke Violence Suppression Unit executed two narcotics search warrants in Southeast Roanoke today. During this operation Star City Task Force members identified Nathan Shane Dooley of Roanoke, as a narcotics dealer. Special Agents and officers…… Continue Reading
Richmond nonprofit Rx Partnership is celebrating its 20th anniversary by furthering its mission of education. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on the RX Displays. RxPartnership has helped increase medication access for more than 83-thousand vulnerable Virginians. The Richmond based nonprofit is celebrating its 20th anniversary. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on a new…… Continue Reading
The death of a man experiencing a mental health crisis led to the crafting of one of the 31 bills Governor Youngkin recently signed into law. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Governor says 31 bills bolster Right Help Right Now initiative first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke City officials have responded to our request for comment concerning an employee being escorted out by security yesterday while being fired. The email said this in part. “Please understand that the City will not comment on any personnel matters, but we can state that no employee working in any department has been escorted by…… Continue Reading
Ahead of Father’s Day this coming Sunday, WalletHub released a new report that finds Virginia among the best states for working dads. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Virginia ranked 10th best state for working dads first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A narcotics operation was carried out in Roanoke. State Police say a vehicle was stopped in the 3500 block of Valley View Ave after a short pursuit. Special Agents and Officers seized approximately 934 grams of methamphetamine, 49 grams of heroin/fentanyl, 7 fentanyl pills, 4 firearms, and US Currency from the vehicle. 25-year-old Damarius J’Quan…… Continue Reading