Blue Ridge Marathon adding color-coded weather alert system

Blue Ridge Marathon adding color-coded weather alert system

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

From Italy with Love

From Italy with Love

  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

Campaign in DC area aims to attract tourism to Valley

Campaign in DC area aims to attract tourism to Valley

A campaign branding the Roanoke Valley as a Metro-Mountain Adventure might mean more tourism from the DC/Metro area, which could mean more business for Southwest Virginia, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Campaign in DC area aims to attract tourism to Valley first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

A jam-packed weekend for arts & culture

A jam-packed weekend for arts & culture

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 A jam-packed weekend for arts & culture first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Local public muralist will speak at Salem Museum

Local public muralist will speak at Salem Museum

A Roanoke area muralist is set to encourage residents to take risks when embracing their creative side. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story.     The post Local public muralist will speak at Salem Museum first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading