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‘Rethink, Reuse, Repair Fair’ at Wasena reimagines refuse

‘Rethink, Reuse, Repair Fair’ at Wasena reimagines refuse

Not all of your trash has to go to the landfill. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details on how Clean Valley Council is offering many other ways to reuse or recycle your everyday throwaways with an upcoming event: The post ‘Rethink, Reuse, Repair Fair’ at Wasena reimagines refuse first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading
Tom Petty tribute band Broken Hearts added to Dr Pepper Park lineup

Tom Petty tribute band Broken Hearts added to Dr Pepper Park lineup

Waynette Anderson (L) in studio C Palmer photo

The season at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges is already underway.  Waynette Anderson, the President of Dr. Pepper Park, joined us live in studio this morning to talk about the rest of the schedule for 2024. Hear the complete conversation below or watch it on Facebook.

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Cabo Fish Taco cites several issues while closing downtown location

Cabo Fish Taco cites several issues while closing downtown location

A downtown Roanoke restaurant is closing for good. Cabo Fish Taco on Campbell Ave. SW across the street from the Market Parking Garage has closed with owners citing “several critical issues” including staffing issues and downtown Roanoke no rebounding from the pandemic. They direct people to the Cabo Fish Taco location in Blacksburg or the… ... Continue Reading
Beethoven’s Ode to Joy … and Dearly Beloved at Attic Productions

Beethoven’s Ode to Joy … and Dearly Beloved at Attic Productions

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment.

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‘Strawberry Festival’ blossoms this weekend for 44th year

‘Strawberry Festival’ blossoms this weekend for 44th year

A yearly festival dedicated to strawberries is blossoming once more in Downtown Roanoke this weekend, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports:

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Analyst: Palestinian protests very, very bad news for higher education

Analyst: Palestinian protests very, very bad news for higher education

A political analyst says these Pro-Palestinian Protests echo back to the Vietnam War protests because others since have not been about “international” situations. WFIR’s Ian Price has more.

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