One person dead and ten others displaced following Roanoke fire

One person dead and ten others displaced following Roanoke fire

Roanoke Fire-EMS responded to a structure fire yesterday in the 500 block of Campbell Ave SW. First arriving crews found smoke coming from the second floor. Upon entry, crews located a victim that was removed from the structure and transported to the hospital by Roanoke Fire-EMS personnel. Despite all efforts by Roanoke Fire EMS personnel…Continue Reading

Mark the date: St. Patrick’s Day parade and festival returns March 16

Mark the date: St. Patrick’s Day parade and festival returns March 16

After Valentine’s Day, the countdown to St. Patrick’s Day festivities begins for many. Downtown Roanoke Inc. is already releasing details, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. (WFIR and our sister stations K92, Star Country, Q99 and The Rock Channel are co-sponsors of the Parade and Festival this year) The post Mark the date: St. Patrick’s Day…Continue Reading

Roanoke College gets down to business with new majors

Roanoke College gets down to business with new majors

The latest majors at Roanoke College to focus on business and finance at the school most well-known for its liberal arts programs arrive this Fall – in large part due to demand. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:   The post Roanoke College gets down to business with new majors first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…Continue Reading

Commonwealth Clash: Cavaliers face Hokies tonight once again

Commonwealth Clash: Cavaliers face Hokies tonight once again

After dropping the first of two games in this season’s “Commonwealth Clash,” the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team will seek revenge tonight. More from WFIR’s Alex Torres: The post Commonwealth Clash: Cavaliers face Hokies tonight once again first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

CCS exec. also hoping for more affordable housing in Roanoke City

CCS exec. also hoping for more affordable housing in Roanoke City

The latest allocation from the Virginia Housing Trust Fund Homeless Reduction Grant for 12 million dollars includes funds for a Roanoke-based non-profit that works with other local agencies to battle the homeless issue. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post CCS exec. also hoping for more affordable housing in Roanoke City first appeared on News/Talk…Continue Reading