Botetourt County Supervisor Dr. Richard Bailey delivered the State of the County Address this morning at the Greenfield Center, when he said more broadband installation underway with the help of state grants will be a key to future growth. A new circuit courthouse and history museum in Fincastle, enhanced library & recreation programs and a new…… Continue Reading
The Taubman will be host to “…some of the most ambitious print making works to have ever been accomplished,” says one curator. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: 02-02 FragArt WRAP2-WEB The post New exhibit at the Taubman highlights underrepresented artists first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
It comes up on a regular basis and always leads to politicking – raising the debt ceiling to cover America’s bills due to previous spending agreed to by Congress. Virginia’s Junior U.S. Senator weighs in on the current standoff, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 2-2 Kaine-Budget Wrap#2-WEB The post Kaine: budget debate ok, holding debt…… Continue Reading
Roanoke city bus drivers adopted a new union contract this week, ending half a year of stalled negotiations and the first picket held by Valley Metro employees in a decade. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story: Valley Metro Union Wraps 2-2 The post Valley Metro bumps employee pay with…… Continue Reading
You may not equate riding the public transit system in Roanoke’s urban core with short stories, poetry, essays and the like – but that’s been the idea behind “Writer by Bus,” for almost a decade. The program returns this spring as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 2-1 Writer Wrap#2 Writer By Bus application The post Writer…… Continue Reading
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – sponsored by the Roanoke Arts Commission – roanokearts.org. With a look at some of the events coming up this weekend and in the near future. 2-1 Culture Calendar The post Culture Calendar: new exhibition at Taubman; VCT 4 Teens tackles racism first appeared on…… Continue Reading
The newest addition to Roanoke College’s Athletic Training Clinic has four legs and a tail — but he’s quickly become a valuable member of the team. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 01-31 Milo WRAP1-WEB Click here to see Milo’s staff bio The post ‘A beacon of comfort’: Roanoke College adds therapy dog to its staff…… Continue Reading
The Salem Mayhem — which just started its inaugural season here in the Roanoke Valley almost exactly a month ago — will have no more games this season. In a social media post, the entire Professional Box Lacrosse Association will have all games postponed for the rest of the season. Season ticket holders will be…… Continue Reading
Virginia Children’s Theatre will be introducing an adult conversation to local teens with new production. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 01-30 VCT WRAP1-WEB The post Local children’s theatre returns with production about online racism first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Virginia ABC store in downtown Roanoke on Campbell Avenue we told you about last week cut the ribbon today – without any City Council members present. Some Roanokers have expressed concerns about locating an ABC store in closer proximity to the area’s homeless population and others who may appear to be intoxicated downtown. Travis Hill…… Continue Reading