Roanoke parking debate continues as city prepares for study
As concerns about downtown Roanoke parking continue to circulate across the Valley, one Market Building Foundation executive says The post Roanoke parking debate continues as city prepares for study first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Joe Cobb delivers first State of the City address as Roanoke Mayor
Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb delivered his first State of the City address this morning at the annual Roanoke The post Joe Cobb delivers first State of the City address as Roanoke Mayor first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Downtown Roanoke barbershop launches new Red Light Therapy Bed
A barbershop in downtown Roanoke is offering more than just fresh haircuts – it’s giving customers a way The post Downtown Roanoke barbershop launches new Red Light Therapy Bed first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Hurricane Erin rapid intensity gain was close to a record breaker
Attention beachgoers looking to enjoy the remaining days of summer in the surf and sand: the most active The post Hurricane Erin rapid intensity gain was close to a record breaker first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Roanoke author to present new Vietnam War book at The BiblioPub tomorrow
A former U.S. House congressional staffer, now an Admissions Counselor at Radford University, has recently released a book The post Roanoke author to present new Vietnam War book at The BiblioPub tomorrow first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Todd Gilbert resigns from position as US Attorney for the Western District of Virginia
Former Speaker of the House of Delegates Todd Gilbert has resigned from his position as US Attorney for The post Todd Gilbert resigns from position as US Attorney for the Western District of Virginia first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Local Colors and CommUnity Arts Reach host 4th Annual African Culture Celebration at Countryside Park Saturday
Coming back around for its 4th year, two Roanoke-based nonprofit organizations – whose goals are to promote unity The post Local Colors and CommUnity Arts Reach host 4th Annual African Culture Celebration at Countryside Park Saturday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Bradley Free Clinic’s first-ever benefit concert comes with future funding in question
The future looks somewhat murky right now for many non-profits that rely to some extent on federal funding. The post Bradley Free Clinic’s first-ever benefit concert comes with future funding in question first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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African Cultures celebration this weekend, Circle Mirror Transformation at Showtimers next weekend
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post African Cultures celebration this weekend, Circle Mirror Transformation at Showtimers next weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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ESPN’s ‘First Take’ to broadcast live from Norfolk State University
NORFOLK, Va. – ESPN’s flagship morning debate show, First Take, is heading to Norfolk State University for a special live The post ESPN’s ‘First Take’ to broadcast live from Norfolk State University first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors votes to acquire Explore Park
Roanoke County’s Board of Supervisors is celebrating after completing what is believed to be the biggest land acquisition
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Sidewalk Sale returns to downtown Roanoke
Downtown Roanoke retailers will turn their shops “inside out” this Saturday with the annual Sidewalk Sale. Its designed The post Sidewalk Sale returns to downtown Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Roanoke City Police officials discuss crime data center
Roanoke City Police officials went before city council to discuss the department’s new crime data center. WFIR’s Clark The post Roanoke City Police officials discuss crime data center first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Spanberger lead over Earle-Sears narrows
Democrat Abigail Spanberger holds a 7-point lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears (46%-39%) in the November election for Virginia The post Spanberger lead over Earle-Sears narrows first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Roanoke City zoning amendment makes Preservation Foundation “endangered” list
Since 1996 the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation has published an annual “endangered sites list,” highlighting older, often historic The post Roanoke City zoning amendment makes Preservation Foundation “endangered” list first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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New Cancer Center’s goal is to reduce local mortality rates
The Carilion Taubman Cancer Center has reached 97% of its goal to raise $100 million. The project is The post New Cancer Center’s goal is to reduce local mortality rates first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Latest Roanoke Valley Healthy Living Index shows progress
The Roanoke Valley Healthy Living Index – a survey conducted every three years – shows some promise that The post Latest Roanoke Valley Healthy Living Index shows progress first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Sheetz opens another location in SW Roanoke County
Southwest Roanoke County has jumped on the Sheetz bandwagon, with a grand opening and ribbon cutting for the
The post Sheetz opens another location in SW Roanoke County first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue ReadingAAA urges caution as Roanoke students return to school
With school bells about to ring, the auto club is highlighting risks from distracted students and drivers, and The post AAA urges caution as Roanoke students return to school first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Social Security celebrates 90 years locally with event at LOA office today
Ice cream, cake, story-sharing, fun and games. Yes its a birthday party – but this one celebrates the The post Social Security celebrates 90 years locally with event at LOA office today first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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