There is actually a term for those who have an intense fear of doctors – “iatrophobia,” which can prevent them from calling for an appointment when they really should for a persistent pain problem. A surgeon with the Virginia Spine Institute urges people to reach out when they should, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: …… Continue Reading
The suspect in the recent officer-involved shooting has been identified as 41-year-old Travis Martin, of Roanoke. The situation started when authorities responded to reports of a man shouting threats at police officers outside the Roanoke Police Department. The same man also made a 911 call threatening to kill all Roanoke Police officers. At the intersection…… Continue Reading
Roanoke Parks Foundation is working on increasing the trails on Mill Mountain by 30-percent. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports these trails are economic drivers. Trail lovers will be happy to hear Mill Mountain is getting new trails. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports 4 miles will be added and could be ready by…… Continue Reading
Good Samaritan Hospice hosted the grand opening of the region’s first freestanding hospice house. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Good Samaritan Hospice celebrated the opening of the region’s first freestanding hospice house. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the 16 bed facility will offer help to the region’s most vulnerable. The post Good…… Continue Reading
D-Day memorial events are still taking place over the weekend in remembrance of those who lost their lives on that crucial day during World War 2. WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Salem Museum to remember D-Day with living historians first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
20 years of helping you “grow tomatoes, and grow tomatoes” will be celebrated this Saturday as a local shop for growers celebrates the milestone. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. Here is the full in-studio conversation with Blue Ridge Hydroponics Owner Brynnen Bierele. The post Interview: 20 years of growing tomatoes, and “tomatoes” celebration Saturday…… Continue Reading
A group of Virginia Tech professors are using an upcoming panel discussion to weigh in on book bans enacted by school boards across the Commonwealth. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Virginia Tech School of Education to host banned books discussion first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A group of Virginia Tech professors are using an upcoming panel discussion to weigh in on book bans enacted by school boards across the Commonwealth. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Virginia Tech set to host banned books discussion first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On June 5, 2024 at approximately 1:05 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 3500 block of Ferncliff Avenue NW. Responding officers located a juvenile male teen with what appeared to be serious gunshot wounds. Roanoke Fire-EMS transported…… 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 RBT’s Alice in Wonderland…Cabaret…and “Place” art show first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading