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Analyst: No “general support” for Biden or Trump

Analyst: No “general support” for Biden or Trump

Are you feeling uninspired by your choices for President of the United States in 2024? Our political analyst tells WFIR’s Ian Price you are not alone. The post Analyst: No “general support” for Biden or Trump first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading
Excitement soars for 2024 Blue Ridge Kite Festival

Excitement soars for 2024 Blue Ridge Kite Festival

A popular festival is returning to the skies of Green Hill Park, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Excitement soars for 2024 Blue Ridge Kite Festival first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading
‘National Work Zone Safety Week’ cautions commuters to drive safe

‘National Work Zone Safety Week’ cautions commuters to drive safe

This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week, and work zones continue to be a dangerous area for workers, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports:

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From Italy with Love, MMT’s 60th anniversary concerts, new Taubman art

From Italy with Love, MMT’s 60th anniversary concerts, new Taubman art

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.

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Shakespeare play adaptation brings Italian story to Sin City

Shakespeare play adaptation brings Italian story to Sin City

An adaptation of a controversial Shakespeare play will be on stage in Southwest Virginia, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more:

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‘Skill Games’ on the line after Youngkin sends back bill

‘Skill Games’ on the line after Youngkin sends back bill

The General Assembly will reconvene tomorrow to discuss the fate of the skill games bill, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more:

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