Man pronounced dead following incident at Smith Mountain Lake
Franklin County, VA (July 3, 2025) – At around 7:00pm this evening, The Franklin County Communications Center received The post Man pronounced dead following incident at Smith Mountain Lake first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Carilion launches Public Phase of $100 Million Campaign to Transform Cancer Care in Southwest Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. (July 3, 2025) – During the City of Roanoke’s annual Freedom Festival on July 3, Carilion The post Carilion launches Public Phase of $100 Million Campaign to Transform Cancer Care in Southwest Virginia first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th
Summer in these parts also means the Salem Fair, now presenting its 37th annual event through July 13th The post Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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“F1” expected to race towards top of most-watched movies this weekend
Now here’s Brent Stevens from 5 Points Creative, “At the Movies” … with what’s new at the historic The post “F1” expected to race towards top of most-watched movies this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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3 injured, 1 in critical condition after apartment fire in Roanoke
Press release from Roanoke Fire & EMS: “At 12:29AM, crews were dispatched by the E-911 Center to reports The post 3 injured, 1 in critical condition after apartment fire in Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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AAA Mid-Atlantic highlights importance of new Virginia traffic laws ahead of July 4th weekend
In light of new traffic safety laws going into effect in Virginia, a spokesperson for Triple-A Mid-Atlantic emphasized The post AAA Mid-Atlantic highlights importance of new Virginia traffic laws ahead of July 4th weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Roanoke gears up for annual Freedom Festival & Fireworks on Thursday
The annual Freedom Festival is coming back to the City of Roanoke on Thursday, featuring hours of live The post Roanoke gears up for annual Freedom Festival & Fireworks on Thursday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Rapper Flavor Flav offers condolences to family of Smith Mountain Lake drowning victim
Public Enemy front man Flavor Flav used a recent Tik Tok video to pay respects to 54-year-old James The post Rapper Flavor Flav offers condolences to family of Smith Mountain Lake drowning victim first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Two plays coming soon, Mo Willems is interactive at the Taubman – and a new director at SWVA Ballet
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post Two plays coming soon, Mo Willems is interactive at the Taubman – and a new director at SWVA Ballet first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Dr. Robert “Bobby” Sandel leaves behind a legacy at VWCC
New majors, new and renovated buildings, more students and closer ties to the local business community. The retiring The post Dr. Robert “Bobby” Sandel leaves behind a legacy at VWCC first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Roanoke City Little League prepares for post-season action
As district and state tournaments prepare to begin across Virginia, Roanoke City Little League baseball will have some The post Roanoke City Little League prepares for post-season action first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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FloydFest25 Aurora July 23-27. Ticket prices go up July 1st
FloydFest25 Aurora is less than a month away. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports site improvements will make The post FloydFest25 Aurora July 23-27. Ticket prices go up July 1st first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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FloydFest25 Aurora July 23-27. Ticket prizes go up July 1st
FloydFest25 Aurora is less than a month away. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports site improvements will make The post FloydFest25 Aurora July 23-27. Ticket prizes go up July 1st first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Roanoke City murder suspect in custody following manhunt
At approximately 12:45 p.m. yesterday afternoon, Virginia State Police and law enforcement partners took Rayjaun A. Calloway, 24, The post Roanoke City murder suspect in custody following manhunt first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Miss America, Miss Virginia, and Miss Virginia’s Teen talk service, sisterhood, and pageant week in Roanoke
Miss America Abbie Stockard, Miss Virginia Carlehr Swanson, and Miss Virginia’s Teen Cassidy Lee stopped by the WFIR The post Miss America, Miss Virginia, and Miss Virginia’s Teen talk service, sisterhood, and pageant week in Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Tickets are on sale for the 2025-26 season at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech
Tickets for all performances at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech are on sale now. As The post Tickets are on sale for the 2025-26 season at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Update: UVA’s President resigns over battle with Trump administration on DEI
University of Virginia President Jim Ryan has resigned, with UVA at risk of losing federal funding for continuing The post Update: UVA’s President resigns over battle with Trump administration on DEI first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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U.S. Justice Department calling on UVA’s President To resign
The US Department of Justice is demanding University of Virginia President Jim Ryan resign amid an investigation into The post U.S. Justice Department calling on UVA’s President To resign first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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14th annual Four on the 4th Race comes back to Vinton
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia and the Town of Vinton are partnering up for the The post 14th annual Four on the 4th Race comes back to Vinton first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Rep. points to TVA power warning in push to delay plant closures
A Southwest Virginia Congressman says a recent warning from a major power provider shows why his bill to The post Rep. points to TVA power warning in push to delay plant closures first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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