Hummingbird migration is underway, but local wildlife officials have strict recommendations about what to put in your feeders. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Humming birds feeders could be deadly, tips from experts first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Montgomery Museum hosting ‘massive reception’ for new exhibits
Various new exhibits are debuting at the Montgomery Museum of Arts and History, which they are kicking off with what they call a “massive reception,” WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Montgomery Museum hosting ‘massive reception’ for new exhibits first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
FBRI holds bio-tech roundtable with Senator Warner
Some heavy-duty brainpower took part in a Research, Innovation and Economic Development in Biotechnology Roundtable at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute today, where US Senator Mark Warner was the guest of honor. Attracting more investment capital and more talent to the region were topics; Warner said afterward the Roanoke Valley needs to land one big…… Continue Reading
Adventures across Virginia detailed in book by Sen. Tim Kaine
In his new book ‘Walk, Ride, Paddle,’ Senator Tim Kaine details his experiences appreciating nearby nature amid his 60th birthday in 2019, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Adventures across Virginia detailed in book by Sen. Tim Kaine first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Last weekend for Margaritaville, Gainsboro exhibit
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. The post Last weekend for Margaritaville, Gainsboro exhibit first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Sweet 16 trends with tips from an economics professor
As March Madness continues tomorrow, WFIR’s Ian Price has a look at some stats and trends – along with a warning for those gambling. The post Sweet 16 trends with tips from an economics professor first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia’s State Parks hosting spectators for solar eclipse
In less than 2 weeks, the moon will pass in front of the sun, casting a shadow across the US. The astronomical event has Virginia’s State Parks gearing up to host spectators leading up to the eclipse of the sun. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Virginia’s State Parks hosting spectators for solar eclipse…… Continue Reading
McAfee Knob trailhead bridge: it takes a village says Sen. Kaine
US Senator Tim Kaine is not a novice when it comes to the Appalachian Trail – in fact he’s hiked the entire length of the A-T in segments through Virginia. Today, after riding the shuttle from Salem, Kaine stopped by the closed parking lot at the McAfee Knob trailhead, where a new pedestrian bridge is…… Continue Reading
The Blood Connection expands to Virginia with Roanoke facility
A new partner for Carilion to ensure that everyone who needs blood can get it cut the ribbon today in Roanoke. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post The Blood Connection expands to Virginia with Roanoke facility first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
VT Women’s coach leaves for Kentucky
The architect of one of the most storied stretches in Virginia Tech women’s basketball history is set to depart after accepting the head coaching job at the University of Kentucky. Kenny Brooks was hired in 2016 at Virginia Tech. He guided the program to its first ACC tournament title in 2023 and its first ACC…… Continue Reading