We are right in the middle of National Volunteer week. Many of our communities are served by volunteer fire departments. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports departments use this week to stress their need for volunteers. April is National Volunteer Month. Have you considered helping your local volunteer fire department? WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has…… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, VA. – The Rail Yard Dawgs (3-3) finally ran out of that late game magic they had possessed for so much of the 2023-2024 season on Saturday night, falling 3-1 to the Huntsville Havoc (4-1) in Game Three of the 2024 President’s Cup Semifinals at Berglund Center. Dominiks Marcinkevics scored the lone goal for Roanoke…… Continue Reading
The Minnesota-based non-profit, Artspace, is pleased with the number of creatives who participated their survey. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the organization provides affordable living and work spaces for artists. The Minnesota-based non-profit, Artspace,is moving forward with a project in Roanoke City. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports it will be one of the…… Continue Reading
An apparent Israeli drone attack on a major air base early Friday morning near the central city of Isfahan activated Iranian air defenses. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post VT Prof says “Iranian issue” shifts alliances in Middle East first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Are you feeling uninspired by your choices for President of the United States in 2024? Our political analyst tells WFIR’s Ian Price you are not alone. The post Analyst: No “general support” for Biden or Trump first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A popular festival is returning to the skies of Green Hill Park, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Excitement soars for 2024 Blue Ridge Kite Festival first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week, and work zones continue to be a dangerous area for workers, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post ‘National Work Zone Safety Week’ cautions commuters to drive safe first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… 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 From Italy with Love, MMT’s 60th anniversary concerts, new Taubman art first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
An adaptation of a controversial Shakespeare play will be on stage in Southwest Virginia, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Shakespeare play adaptation brings Italian story to Sin City first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The General Assembly will reconvene tomorrow to discuss the fate of the skill games bill, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post ‘Skill Games’ on the line after Youngkin sends back bill first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading