A rummage sale is being used as a soft launch of sorts for a new art venue just outside of downtown Roanoke. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post Motel Studios soft launches just outside of downtown Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
On the menu: All-you-can-eat pancakes
Tickets are on sale now for the annual KIWANIS PANCAKE AND AUCTION DAY. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Celebrate May the Fourth be with you at the annual KIWANIS PANCAKE AND AUCTION DAY. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports up for auction is naming rights of the Mill Mountain Star. https://www.roanokekiwanisclub.org/kpad/ The post On…… Continue Reading
Roanoke College has big plans for new Science Center
Roanoke College – the smallish, liberal arts school based in Salem, looks to become a bigger player in the STEM arena. A groundbreaking last weekend signifies that intention, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Roanoke College has big plans for new Science Center first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
University protests arrive at VT in Blacksburg
Virginia Tech is the latest university to join the movement protesting the “widespread death and destruction and annihilation” of the Palestinian people. An Instagram post calls for all students to come out to the Graduate Life Center lawn immediately. The post University protests arrive at VT in Blacksburg first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
‘PUPPAPALOOZA’ welcomes dogs to transportation museum
The Virginia Museum of Transportation is launching a new event for dog lovers, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post ‘PUPPAPALOOZA’ welcomes dogs to transportation museum first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Two men injured during shooting in Southwest Roanoke
On April 24, 2024 at approximately 7:00 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a report of shots fired in the 3800 block of Stratford Park Drive SW. Responding officers located two adult male victims, one with what appeared to be a critical gunshot wound and the other with…… Continue Reading
Southeast Roanoke community center breaks ground for expansion
Southeast Roanoke will have a bigger hub for community assistance thanks to a project that broke ground this morning, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Southeast Roanoke community center breaks ground for expansion first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
STUDY: Virginia improves slightly in gambling addiction ranking
A study of “most gambling-addicted” states shows improvement in Virginia from last year. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post STUDY: Virginia improves slightly in gambling addiction ranking first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Former VT Football player announces candidacy for Lieutenant Governor
A former Virginia Tech football player is running to be the Commonwealth’s next Lieutenant Governor. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer: Former Virginia Tech football player and current Virginia State Senator Aaron Rouse announced this morning that he will pursue the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Rouse says in a statement that it’s time for…… Continue Reading
SCOTUS takes up issue of where the homeless can sleep
The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week stemming from two cases out West – where cities wanted to forcefully remove the homeless from public places – but do they have the right to do so? More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post SCOTUS takes up issue of where the homeless can…… Continue Reading