Take it With You – or Leave it at Home – that was the message today from Roanoke County and Town of Vinton police detectives – and two local residents who had their cars broken into recently. Speaking at Garst Mill Park, police say organized groups from South Florida and elsewhere are breaking into vehicles…… Continue Reading
For the second year, Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Explore Park, and Twin Creeks Brewpub are teaming up to present the Tavern Stage Summer Music Series, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Free ‘Tavern Stage Series’ provides music at Explore Park first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
An inclusive brunch taking place in Downtown Roanoke is hoping to piggy-back off of a professional development conference also taking place this weekend, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post ‘Big Inclusive Brunch’ to benefit SWVA Pride on Saturday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Not all of your trash has to go to the landfill. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details on how Clean Valley Council is offering many other ways to reuse or recycle your everyday throwaways with an upcoming event: The post ‘Rethink, Reuse, Repair Fair’ at Wasena reimagines refuse first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The season at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges is already underway. Waynette Anderson, the President of Dr. Pepper Park, joined us live in studio this morning to talk about the rest of the schedule for 2024. Hear the complete conversation below or watch it on Facebook. The post Tom Petty tribute band Broken Hearts…… Continue Reading
A downtown Roanoke restaurant is closing for good. Cabo Fish Taco on Campbell Ave. SW across the street from the Market Parking Garage has closed with owners citing “several critical issues” including staffing issues and downtown Roanoke no rebounding from the pandemic. They direct people to the Cabo Fish Taco location in Blacksburg or the…… 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 Beethoven’s Ode to Joy … and Dearly Beloved at Attic Productions first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
A yearly festival dedicated to strawberries is blossoming once more in Downtown Roanoke this weekend, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post ‘Strawberry Festival’ blossoms this weekend for 44th year first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A political analyst says these Pro-Palestinian Protests echo back to the Vietnam War protests because others since have not been about “international” situations. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Analyst: Palestinian protests very, very bad news for higher education first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Assisting military veterans with eligibility questions, claim submissions and checking on their status. This Saturday VFW Post 1264 and the Virginia Service Department will offer a “Veterans helping Veterans Outreach,” event at the edge of Wasena Park, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Veterans helping Veterans outreach event this Saturday first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading