Lewis Gale NICU opens

Lewis Gale NICU opens

  Lewis Gale Medical Center marked the opening of their neonatal intensive care unit. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports it’s the culmination of a 13 year journey.   Babies in need of extra attention will now be able to stay with their mothers at Lewis Gale Medical Center. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports…Continue Reading

Sheriff’s Office expands holiday gift drive

Sheriff’s Office expands holiday gift drive

The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office has expanded a holiday gift drive that focused last year just on bikes for kids – this time around looking to brighten up the Christmas season for older folks as well. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:   The post Sheriff’s Office expands holiday gift drive first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…Continue Reading

Buchanan woman killed during Botetourt County  vehicle crash

Buchanan woman killed during Botetourt County vehicle crash

Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Monday (Nov 27) at 4:28 p.m. on Route 11, one quarter of a mile north of Brughs Mill Road in Botetourt County. A 2004 Jeep Liberty was traveling north on Route 11, when the vehicle ran off the right…Continue Reading

Christmas light contest will raise money for charity

Christmas light contest will raise money for charity

Think your Christmas display is the best in Roanoke? WFIR’s Alex Torres has details on a competitive event raising money for charity: [Click here for more information] The post Christmas light contest will raise money for charity first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Salvation Army rolls out the Red Kettles, Angel Trees

Salvation Army rolls out the Red Kettles, Angel Trees

Red Kettles, bell ringing – and angel trees. The Christmas season holidays are back and so is the Salvation Army of Roanoke, seeking donations to help the less fortunate – young and older. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:   The post Salvation Army rolls out the Red Kettles, Angel Trees first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…Continue Reading

Tech tops UVA again in Commonwealth Clash

Tech tops UVA again in Commonwealth Clash

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) – Kyron Drones threw three touchdown passes, Bhayshul Tuten scored on a 32-yard run and a 94-yard kickoff return and Virginia Tech beat Virginia for the 18th time in the last 19 meetings, 55-17, on Saturday to achieve bowl eligibility. The win gives the Hokies one point in the Commonwealth Clash, presented by Smithfield. The score for the…Continue Reading