Blacksburg-based bank debuts in Roanoke
Franklin Road in the City of Roanoke has added another financial institution to its streetscape near the Roanoke The post Blacksburg-based bank debuts in Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Suzanne Youngkin tells WFIR, still more to be done to combat fentanyl overdoses
Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Congressman Morgan Griffith wrote today that, “families in Virginia’s Ninth District are far The post Suzanne Youngkin tells WFIR, still more to be done to combat fentanyl overdoses first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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VT professor on ending Ukraine-Russia war: its tricky
The United States is among the parties trying to broker a deal between Ukraine and Russia to stop The post VT professor on ending Ukraine-Russia war: its tricky first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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TAP turns 60, celebrating with a traveling birthday party this week
Total Action for Progress – TAP – is 60 years old today. The organization founded by the late The post TAP turns 60, celebrating with a traveling birthday party this week first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Washington Commanders announce plans for new stadium at old RFK site
Audio report available above. Read the full story below. By Ian Price | WFIR News | April 28, The post Washington Commanders announce plans for new stadium at old RFK site first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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April is Financial Literacy Month, Virginia savings plan launches new name
The name is somewhat different but the mission is the same – helping Virginians save for their kid’s The post April is Financial Literacy Month, Virginia savings plan launches new name first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Reid intends to remain on statewide GOP ticket despite pressure from Governor Youngkin
The defacto Republican nominee for Virginia Lt Governor is accusing Governor Youngkin of attempting to force him off The post Reid intends to remain on statewide GOP ticket despite pressure from Governor Youngkin first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Keeping the Roanoke Valley’s affordable housing liveable
Renovation Alliance is hoping the public will come out to Renovation Celebration. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports The post Keeping the Roanoke Valley’s affordable housing liveable first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Indie Bookstore Day on Saturday features local author – and his dark fantasy novel
Fans of a good read via traditional books and of the smaller retailers that sell the printed versions The post Indie Bookstore Day on Saturday features local author – and his dark fantasy novel first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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44-mile pilgrimage celebrates bio-diversity and the diversity in our community
You don’t have to leave the country or even the region in which you live to make The post 44-mile pilgrimage celebrates bio-diversity and the diversity in our community first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Vaccination key to preventing any measles outbreak
An outbreak of measles – a rare occurence for many years – is centered in Texas and revolves The post Vaccination key to preventing any measles outbreak first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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25 years of offering the public a behind-the-scenes look at how local artists create
Open Studios Roanoke is celebrating its 25th year. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports artists will be pulling The post 25 years of offering the public a behind-the-scenes look at how local artists create first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Open Studios Roanoke tour, RSO’s Portraits of America and storytelling festival at Camp Bethel
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post Open Studios Roanoke tour, RSO’s Portraits of America and storytelling festival at Camp Bethel first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Chip of the Roanoke Valley unveils renovated headquarters to expand services
CHIP of the Roanoke Valley doesn’t just serve moms and kids—it tailors its care to meet the needs The post Chip of the Roanoke Valley unveils renovated headquarters to expand services first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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A sign of life on a distant planet?
Searching for signs of life in the solar system and beyond has long been a quest for astronomers The post A sign of life on a distant planet? first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Roanoke City restaurant owners continue pushing back against proposed meals tax increase
Several Roanoke City restaurant owners are calling for a proposed increase to the meals tax to be eliminated. The post Roanoke City restaurant owners continue pushing back against proposed meals tax increase first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Area dentists urge everyone to NOT use vapes and other nicotine products to reduce the chance of oral cancer
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports thousands die from mouth and throat The post Area dentists urge everyone to NOT use vapes and other nicotine products to reduce the chance of oral cancer first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis died Monday morning, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced. “At 7:35 The post Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Roanoke Rambler brings on veteran journalist Todd Jackson as managing editor
An online news source that’s no stranger to WFIR listeners has added a familiar name to its growing The post Roanoke Rambler brings on veteran journalist Todd Jackson as managing editor first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Feeding America says there is a “hunger crisis,” in America
A stalled farm bill, inflation – and in the last few months a reduction in support for food The post Feeding America says there is a “hunger crisis,” in America first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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