Pancakes for a purpose. It’s time for the Kiwanis Pancake and Auction Day
Almost everyone likes pancakes, especially when they are dripping with maple syrup. Perhaps that’s why the Kiwanis’ annual The post Pancakes for a purpose. It’s time for the Kiwanis Pancake and Auction Day first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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The 34th Local Colors Festival: food, music and dancing
May 17th is the 34th Local Colors Festival. It’s a chance to experience cultures from other countries without The post The 34th Local Colors Festival: food, music and dancing first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Downtown Roanoke hosts national and local talent for Street Performer Expo
A finalist from “America’s Got Talent” and a Guinness-certified unicyclist will help turn downtown Roanoke into a street The post Downtown Roanoke hosts national and local talent for Street Performer Expo first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Daisy Art Parade returns this Saturday in downtown Roanoke
Connecting Roanoke neighborhoods and the arts – showcasing them as well to those who will come out this The post Daisy Art Parade returns this Saturday in downtown Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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VBR and partners team up to deliver Jared Boxes to Carilion Children’s
They’re called “Jared Boxes,” – named for a young Pennsylvania boy who succumbed to cancer; boxes filled with The post VBR and partners team up to deliver Jared Boxes to Carilion Children’s first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Daisy Art Parade, Sherlock Holmes at Attic Productions … and Roanoque Baroque
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the
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Mill Mountain Zoo reveals new Skyline Stage
The new ADA-accessible Skyline Stage at Mill Mountain Zoo also includes some metal panels that were turned into The post Mill Mountain Zoo reveals new Skyline Stage first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Congressman raises alarm over warrantless surveillance of Americans
Listen: Roanoke Congressman Ben Cline questions warrantless surveillance authority during D.C. hearing. ROANOKE, Va. — Congressman Ben Cline The post Congressman raises alarm over warrantless surveillance of Americans first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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The Strand Theatre Revival bringing music back to the historic theater
Music will be pouring out of the Strand Theatre once again. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us The post The Strand Theatre Revival bringing music back to the historic theater first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Contest and Art Show gives high school students an opportunity to show their welding skills
The 2025 Welded Metal Sculpture contest is this Saturday. High School Students will show off their skill and The post Contest and Art Show gives high school students an opportunity to show their welding skills first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Fatal crash under investigation in Northwest Roanoke
Posted: May 5, 2025 | By WFIR News Staff Roanoke Police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred The post Fatal crash under investigation in Northwest Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Countdown to Real ID deadline
It’s the final countdown…The Real ID deadline is Wednesday. On Wednesday and there after you will either need The post Countdown to Real ID deadline first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Three men injured in overnight Roanoke shooting on Market Street
ROANOKE, Va. (WFIR) — Roanoke Police are investigating a shooting that took place early Saturday morning in the The post Three men injured in overnight Roanoke shooting on Market Street first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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The Cans for Critters fundraiser helps the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke
The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center wants your aluminum beverage cans. Tomorrow is the kickoff of the nonprofit’s Cans The post The Cans for Critters fundraiser helps the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Cans for Critters help the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke
The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center wants your aluminum beverage cans. Tomorrow is the kickoff of the nonprofit’s Cans The post Cans for Critters help the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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A student led effort turns Roanoke College into a Bee Campus
Roanoke College became a Bee Campus this spring. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports a group of students The post A student led effort turns Roanoke College into a Bee Campus first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Roanoke’s Gun Violence Prevention Commission hopes remembering cold case victims brings answers and peace
Roanoke City is remembering the victims of 10 homicides. The hope is drawing attention to these cold cases The post Roanoke’s Gun Violence Prevention Commission hopes remembering cold case victims brings answers and peace first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Blue Ridge Literacy celebrating 40 years of improving lives
Roanoke City is remembering the victims of 10 homicides. The hope is drawing attention to these cold cases The post Blue Ridge Literacy celebrating 40 years of improving lives first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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American Airlines to launch nonstop Roanoke-to-Chicago flights this summer
ROANOKE, Va. – Travelers in Southwest Virginia will soon have a direct connection to one of the country’s The post American Airlines to launch nonstop Roanoke-to-Chicago flights this summer first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Fortune Feimster, new art at Hollins and the Dog Bowl launches 2025 concert season
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post Fortune Feimster, new art at Hollins and the Dog Bowl launches 2025 concert season first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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