More space for events and up to date amenities for guests – like pickleball – will move Hotel Roanoke from the design phase to construction after City Council passed a resolution for the bonds to fund that project yesterday. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center will grow its…… Continue Reading
The Virginia NAACP 2024 Legislative Agenda released ahead of the reconvene session set for tomorrow includes youth justice reform that would make the minimum age to be charged with a crime in Virginia 11 years old. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post NAACP wants protections for children under 11 committing crimes first appeared on…… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech women’s basketball stand out Elizabeth Kitley was drafted by the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces with the 24th pick in the second round of tonight’s WNBA draft. The post Elizabeth Kitley drafted by WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Hundreds of convenience stores will reportedly stop Virginia lottery sales today in response to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s skill games amendments. The amendments proposed by the Governor last week place restrictions on the arcade-style games, banning them within about a half-mile of churches, and banning them from metro areas that have gambling establishments, like Rosies Gaming…… Continue Reading
A group of panelists – from academia, regional partnerships, private development and public housing government agencies – met for a 90 minute “think tank,” session late last week, with affordable housing on the agenda. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Affordable housing the subject of a “thought leader” forum first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
There’s a new community theater in town. “Exit Pursued by a bear theatre” plans to offer 4 plays in its inaugural season. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. A community theater with an unusual name is bringing community theater back to Roanoke CITY. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on “Exit Pursued by a…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs scored two late goals in the 3rd period on Friday night in a comeback 3-2 over the Quad City Storm to tie their SPHL first playoff round series at 1-1. The two teams will face off at the Berglund Center again on Saturday night in the deciding Round 1 game.…… Continue Reading
We are one week away from the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon weekend – “America’s Toughest Road Races.” Last year the races – a full marathon, a half marathon and 10k – were officially canceled about 80 minutes in, due to a brief thunderstorm period. Kait Pedigo (left in photo) with Roanoke Outside says next…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra is offering a rare treat for the region’s music lovers. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno explains. The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra’s “From Italy with Love” concert features Italian composers and offers the RSO the opportunity to incorporate classical guitar. WFIR Denise Allen Membreno has more. https://rso.com/ The post From Italy with Love…… Continue Reading
Looking for something to do this weekend? A parade in downtown Roanoke is one of many artsy events are going on in the Valley for World Art Day, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Daisy Art Parade marches through Downtown Roanoke for 2nd year first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading