The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce is growing, membership-wise and cutting the ribbon at new business openings on a regular basis. So says executive director Amanda Livingston – who also said live in-studio on WFIR this morning that a “re-fresh” of the Chamber office at Longwood Park in Salem now includes co-lab space for members. The…… Continue Reading
Talks around a ceasefire being led by Vice President Kamala Harris is a response to a move Israel’s President pulled during the Obama administration. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post VT Prof discusses ceasefire talks in D.C. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia’s Attorney General believes former President Trump can win back suburban voters and defeat Joe Biden this November. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Miyares believes Trump can win back suburban voters and the White House first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… 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 Three new plays coming soon – and Opera Roanoke’s Mozart masterpiece first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Tuesday, (Mar 5) at 9:09 p.m. on Interstate 81 northbound at the 173.8 mile-marker, one and six tenths of a mile south of High Bridge Church Road in Botetourt County. A 2023 Freightliner tractor trailer…… Continue Reading
One local nonprofit is taking initiatives to improve the Valley’s natural spaces for everyone. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Roanoke Outdoor Foundation grants $25,000 for outdoor improvements first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today announced its office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) is imposing a $14 million fine as a result of a settlement agreement with Liberty University (Liberty) for material and ongoing violations of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), including with respect to its published…… Continue Reading
If it seems like there’s never enough parking at the McAfee Knob trailhead on Route 311-Catawba Road, it’s going to be worse during peak season this year – that lot is now closed while VDOT builds a pedestrian bridge. Two new shuttle stops that were launched on March 1 could help, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano…… Continue Reading
One Virginia Tech professor says ‘forget about the environment;’ electric cars will save you money. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Virginia Tech expert talks electric vehicles first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
For a fourth year the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are teaming up with Wisler Plumbing and Air, and Wheeler Media Solutions for “Do Good Days,” on March 25 and 26, when members of all three organizations will give back to the local community – and you can help decide where they will “Do Good,” on…… Continue Reading