FBRI holds bio-tech roundtable with Senator Warner

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

Last weekend for Margaritaville, Gainsboro exhibit

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

Virginia’s State Parks hosting spectators for solar eclipse

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

VT Women’s coach leaves for Kentucky

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