Atlantic Union and American National Bank have received regulatory approval for the merger. The banks announced the merger agreement in July 2023. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us what customers should expect. Atlantic Union Bank is getting bigger. Its merger with American National Bank has received regulatory approval. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. The post…… Continue Reading
A radiothon today with our sister station Q99 is all about raising funds to take care of sick children in Southwest Virginia. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. Click HERE to donate to the Children’s Miracle Network The post Radiothon raises money to help sick kids in our area first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Bedford County education officials are discussing the possibility of closing an aging school. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Bedford County School Board talks potential closure of Stewartsville Elementary first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
5 Points Music Sanctuary is off to another good year, providing live entertainment as well as a gathering space for a wide variety of events. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports by the end of the year they hope to call the building their own. 5 Points Music Sanctuary celebrates sound. They also hope to…… Continue Reading
A documentary showcasing the history of The Williams-Brown House in Salem will be available to view online this Monday. WFIR’s Ian Price has more about “The Stories Within These Walls” You can see the video when it’s released by clicking HERE The post The history of a Salem house available on YouTube, Vimeo first appeared…… Continue Reading
Released by Roanoke College 3/1/2024 9:00 am Roanoke College Poll Conducted by The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research Virginians weigh in ahead of Super Tuesday; President Biden’s ratings down, Donald Trump favored in the commonwealth’s Republican primary, and the latest on November’s general election. The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) at Roanoke…… Continue Reading
Its the passing of the torch today at Total Action for Progress. After 35-plus years with TAP, the last nine as President and CEO, Annette Lewis has retired. 20-year TAP veteran Angela Penn succeeds her today. Annette Lewis sat down with WFIR’s Gene Marrano to reflect on her career – and here is a “Longer…… Continue Reading
Salem Police Chief, Michael Crawley, announced his retirement from the force this morning, effective June 1, 2024. Crawley has served Salem’s citizens as a treasured member of the Police Department and the community for nearly 25 years. “It has been an absolute honor to work alongside the many men and women who have served in…… Continue Reading
Update 3pM: Charges are pending against a William Byrd High School student after a gun was found in a car, according to Roanoke County Police Update from Roanoke County Public Schools at 9:55 am: The William Byrd campus is no longer in secure mode. The school has resumed normal operations. All after-school activities will take…… Continue Reading
The Franklin County School Board has decided to close two schools following a reduction in state funding. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Franklin Co. School Board votes to close two schools first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading