Event to benefit new community theatre on Saturday

Event to benefit new community theatre on Saturday

A new community theatre is putting on mini shows about _____ as a fundraiser this weekend. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: [Click here for more information] The post Event to benefit new community theatre on Saturday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

RAM House moving towards goal of new, larger home

RAM House moving towards goal of new, larger home

Sometime next year is the target for the RAM House day shelter – which assists the homeless and underserved – to make the big move from a former church it now leases on Campbell Avenue to its larger, donated and renovated home on Elm Avenue. An update from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post RAM House…Continue Reading

Hollins University professor talks Trump convictions

Hollins University professor talks Trump convictions

Hollins University’s head of political science and former Reagan White House consultant spoke with WFIR about Former President Donald Trump’s recent conviction. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Hollins University professor talks Trump convictions first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Two men injured during shooting on Williamson Road

Two men injured during shooting on Williamson Road

From Roanoke City Police Department: On June 2, 2024 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 3000 block of Williamson Road NW. Responding officers did not locate any victims on scene, but did locate property damage and evidence…Continue Reading

Farmburguesa to close Grandin location

Farmburguesa to close Grandin location

Statement from Farmburguesa Management: Dear Valued Customers and Community Members, It is with a mixture of heartfelt gratitude and deep emotion that we announce the  closing of our Grandin location. This decision comes after much consideration and reflection on the many memories and opportunities we have shared with you over the years. Since opening our…Continue Reading

Freedom First ends no-minimum-balance free checking

Freedom First ends no-minimum-balance free checking

Its been a nationwide trend and now its arrived at another local financial institution: the end of no-strings-attached free checking accounts. Instead Freedom First will offer “perks” to those customers who may now have to pay a monthly fee. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story:   The post Freedom First ends no-minimum-balance free checking first…Continue Reading