Virginia NORML is pushing back against claims Governor Youngkin made when he vetoed bipartisan legislation that would have established a retail marijuana market. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post VA NORML responds to retail marijuana veto first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia NORML is pushing back against claims Governor Youngkin made when he vetoed bipartisan legislation that would have established a retail marijuana market. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Virginia NORML responds to retail marijuana veto first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The fourth annual Botetourt County Restaurant Week is April 5th through the 13th. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the hope is to bring in people from outside the county to see what Botetourt has to offer. Botetourt County is hoping to entice you to visit one of their eateries for restaurant week, April 5th…… Continue Reading
Sweeping porches, luxurious mansions and immaculate plantations. Not to mention strolls in carriage rides around the French Quarter. Its Charleston, South Carolina, the subject of an exhibit on the Virginia Tech campus that “aims to make an impact on public memory.” More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Click on link for more about VT exhibit…… Continue Reading
Hummingbird migration is underway, but local wildlife officials have strict recommendations about what to put in your feeders. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Humming birds feeders could be deadly, tips from experts first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Various new exhibits are debuting at the Montgomery Museum of Arts and History, which they are kicking off with what they call a “massive reception,” WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Montgomery Museum hosting ‘massive reception’ for new exhibits first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Some heavy-duty brainpower took part in a Research, Innovation and Economic Development in Biotechnology Roundtable at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute today, where US Senator Mark Warner was the guest of honor. Attracting more investment capital and more talent to the region were topics; Warner said afterward the Roanoke Valley needs to land one big…… Continue Reading
In his new book ‘Walk, Ride, Paddle,’ Senator Tim Kaine details his experiences appreciating nearby nature amid his 60th birthday in 2019, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Adventures across Virginia detailed in book by Sen. Tim Kaine 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 Last weekend for Margaritaville, Gainsboro exhibit first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
As March Madness continues tomorrow, WFIR’s Ian Price has a look at some stats and trends – along with a warning for those gambling. The post Sweet 16 trends with tips from an economics professor first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading