ROANOKE, Va. — A man was found shot to death early Friday morning in a parking lot on The post Roanoke police investigate fatal shooting in Jamison Avenue parking lot first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Bank of Botetourt celebrates opening at Melrose Plaza
First came a public library branch, then the first full service grocery store in northwest Roanoke in decades The post Bank of Botetourt celebrates opening at Melrose Plaza first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Dr. Pepper Park 2025 season kicks off tonight with Aerosmith tribute band
Its the opening concert of the season at Dr. Pepper Park in Roanoke tonight, kicking off with Pandora’s The post Dr. Pepper Park 2025 season kicks off tonight with Aerosmith tribute band first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Pancakes for a purpose. It’s time for the Kiwanis Pancake and Auction Day
Almost everyone likes pancakes, especially when they are dripping with maple syrup. Perhaps that’s why the Kiwanis’ annual The post Pancakes for a purpose. It’s time for the Kiwanis Pancake and Auction Day first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The 34th Local Colors Festival: food, music and dancing
May 17th is the 34th Local Colors Festival. It’s a chance to experience cultures from other countries without The post The 34th Local Colors Festival: food, music and dancing first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Downtown Roanoke hosts national and local talent for Street Performer Expo
A finalist from “America’s Got Talent” and a Guinness-certified unicyclist will help turn downtown Roanoke into a street The post Downtown Roanoke hosts national and local talent for Street Performer Expo first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Daisy Art Parade returns this Saturday in downtown Roanoke
Connecting Roanoke neighborhoods and the arts – showcasing them as well to those who will come out this The post Daisy Art Parade returns this Saturday in downtown Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
VBR and partners team up to deliver Jared Boxes to Carilion Children’s
They’re called “Jared Boxes,” – named for a young Pennsylvania boy who succumbed to cancer; boxes filled with The post VBR and partners team up to deliver Jared Boxes to Carilion Children’s first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Daisy Art Parade, Sherlock Holmes at Attic Productions … and Roanoque Baroque
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post Daisy Art Parade, Sherlock Holmes at Attic Productions … and Roanoque Baroque first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Mill Mountain Zoo reveals new Skyline Stage
The new ADA-accessible Skyline Stage at Mill Mountain Zoo also includes some metal panels that were turned into The post Mill Mountain Zoo reveals new Skyline Stage first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading